Magomed Ankalaev Set To Clear Up Controversial Bout
4 years agoMagomed Ankalaev (13-1) is set for a rematch with Ion Cutelaba after their controversial bout in February. The referee stopped the bout in the first round after it appeared that Cutelaba was knocked out on his feet. Cutelaba was claiming he was playing possum to lure in Ankalaev. The two are set to run it back on Saturday's main card. The No. 13 light heavyweight lands 3.46 significant strikes per minute with a 68% significant-strike defense. He also has finished eight of his 13 professional victories. DraftKings has Ankalaev listed at $9,000. He averages 79.9 points per contest, scoring 94 points in his previous bout with Cutelaba. Ankalaev is riding a four-fight winning streak and is the favorite heading into Saturday's contest.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC