UFC Fight Night 215: Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Ion Cutelaba Prediction and Betting Odds - November 19

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UFC light heavyweight Kennedy Nzechukwu

Kennedy Nzechukwu will face Ion Cutelaba in a light heavyweight bout that should be one of the most entertaining fights on the card.

Nzechukwu enters the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 215 with a 10-3 record, while Cutelaba is 16-8-1 (1).


Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Ion Cutelaba Match Details

Fixture: Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Ion Cutelaba

Date and Time: Saturday, November 19th, 4:00 p.m. EST

Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada


Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Ion Cutelaba Betting Odds

NameOver/UnderMoney Line
Kennedy NzechukwuOver 1.5 (-130)-170
Ion CutelabaUnder 1.5 (+100)+145

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook


Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Ion Cutelaba Key Stats

Kennedy Nzechukwu enters UFC Fight Night 215 with ten wins and three losses in his career, however, two of those losses have come in his last three fights. Nzechukwu has seven knockout victories and three decision victories, however, he has never won by submission. He has lost once by knockout, once by submission, and once by decision. Since joining the UFC in 2019, Nzechukwu has had four wins and three losses.

Ion Cutelaba has struggled lately, picking up just one win in his last six fights. Over that span, he has lost four fights and had one fight end in a draw. In his career, Cutelaba has sixteen wins, eight losses, one draw, and one no contest. He has twelve knockout victories, two submission victories, and two decision victories, while losing twice by knockout, four times by submission, once by decision, and once by disqualification. In 13 fights since joining the UFC in 2016, Cutelaba has just five wins in addition to seven losses and one draw.

Nzechukwu stands at 6'4, while Cutelaba is 6'1. In addition to his three-inch height advantage, Nzechukwu holds a significant eight-inch reach advantage. He has an 83" reach, while his opponent has a 75" reach. Nzechukwu weighed in at 206 pounds, while Cutelaba weighed in at 205 pounds.


Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Ion Cutelaba Betting Prediction

Both light heavyweights enter the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 215 known for their tremendous knockout power.

While Kennedy Nzechukwu is looking to build his way towards facing a ranked opponent, Ion Cutelaba could be one loss away from being dropped by the UFC.

Look for Nzechukwu to pick up his second consecutive victory. Expect this fight to last at least one and a half rounds.

Pick: Kennedy Nzechukwu (-170) and Over 1.5 Rounds (-130)

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