Damir Ismagulov vs Guram Kutateladze UFC fight info, date and time
Damir Ismagulov vs Guram Kutateladze is set to go down at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett at 8:30pm EST on Saturday 18th June 2022 in a 155lbs matchup.
Damir Ismagulov made it four from four in the UFC with a unanimous decision victory over Rafael Alves in May 2021.
Guram Kutateladze will return to the Octagon after an 18-month layoff having edged his debut by split decision over Mateusz Gamrot.
Damir Ismagulov vs Guram Kutateladze betting odds
Damir Ismagulov will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -175.
Guram Kutateladze is the betting underdog with opening odds of +155.
Fight information
Damir Ismagulov vs Guram Kutateladze was first reported on April 14th.
Damir Ismagulov will fight Guram Kutateladze at UFC event on June 18th. (first rep. the OG @MikeHeck_JR) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN pic.twitter.com/YLr1XDBH3t
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) April 14, 2022
This fight is expected on the main card at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett.
Damir Ismagulov
Damir Ismagulov utilized his dominant ground game to secure a unanimous decision over Rafael Alves and extend his winning streak to 18 fights.
Make that 1️⃣8️⃣ in a row!
— UFC (@ufc) May 22, 2021
🇷🇺 Damir Ismagulov keeping that win streak alive and well at #UFCVegas27 pic.twitter.com/d4inRb1W2r
Ismagulov has won all four of his UFC bouts, including unanimous decision victories over Alex Gorgees, Joel Alvarez and Thiago Moises.
Guram Kutateladze
Guram Kutateladze upset the odds with a split decision win over Mateusz Gamrot as the +265 betting odds underdog.
Straight out of the gate! Don't sleep on @Guram_Dze's power! #UFCFightIsland6 pic.twitter.com/vTJ3AEXSKy
— UFC (@ufc) October 17, 2020
The Georgian is riding a nine-fight winning streak and will be returning to the UFC after almost two years out.
How they match up
Damir Ismagulov brings more MMA experience to the Octagon with 24 fights to Kutateladze’s 14.
Although Ismagulov is slightly shorter than his opponent, he will have a small 2-inch reach advantage.
Reasons to watch
These two fighters have a big future in the 155lbs division. Damir Ismagulov brings a well-rounded game to the Octagon, while Kutateladze is a powerful striker who prefers to keep it on the feet.
The stakes
Damir Ismagulov is probably one win away from getting a ranked opponent next, so there is plenty at stake for the Kazakh.
Guram Kutateladze has been on a long layoff and can claim a big scalp if he defeats Ismagulov.
Damir Ismagulov vs Guram Kutateladze predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions see Damir Ismagulov as the favorite with opening betting odds of -175.
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Damir Ismagulov vs Guram Kutateladze tale of the tape
- 1 year age gap: Kutateladze is the younger fighter at 30 years old.
- Ismagulov has a slight 2 inch reach advantage.
- Significant experience difference: Ismagulov has 10 more professional MMA fights than Kutateladze.
Damir Ismagulov | vs | Guram Kutateladze |
---|---|---|
31 | Age | 30 |
24 | Fights | 14 |
23 | Wins | 12 |
1 | Losses | 2 |
12 | KO’s | 7 |
1 | Subs | 1 |
5′ 10 | Height (in) | 5′ 11 |
74 | Reach (in) | 72 |
Damir Ismagulov fighter profile and recent form
Damir Ismagulov is a 31 year old male fighter from Kazakhstan with 23 pro wins and 1 losses. See Damir Ismagulov’s full MMA record.
Damir Ismagulov has a 57% finish rate, including 12 by knockout, 1 by submission, 10 by decision.
Damir Ismagulov is currently riding a 18 fight win streak.
Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
22-1-0 | Rafael Alves |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-05-22 | Lightweight | UFC |
Win |
21-1-0 | Thiago Moisés |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 15 | 2019-08-31 | Lightweight | UFC |
Win |
20-1-0 | Joel Alvarez |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 3 | 2019-02-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
Win |
19-1-0 | Alex Gorgees |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 142 | 2018-12-01 | Lightweight | UFC |
Win |
18-1-0 | Artiom Damkovsky |
KO/TKO
R1 3:53
|
M-1 Challenge 94 | 2018-06-15 | Lightweight | M-1 |
“Georgian Viking” Guram Kutateladze fighter profile and recent form
Guram Kutateladze is a 30 year old male fighter from Georgia with 12 pro wins and 2 losses. See Guram Kutateladze’s full MMA record.
Guram Kutateladze has a 67% finish rate, including 7 by knockout, 1 by submission, 4 by decision.
Guram Kutateladze is currently riding a 9 fight win streak.
Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
11-2-0 | Mateusz Gamrot |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-10-17 | Lightweight | UFC |
Win |
10-2-0 | Felipe Silva |
KO/TKO
R1 0:44
|
Brave CF 29 | 2019-11-15 | Lightweight | BCF |
Win |
9-2-0 | Guilherme Cadena |
KO/TKO
R1 3:00
|
Superior Challenge 18 | 2018-12-01 | Lightweight | SC |
Win |
8-2-0 | Erick da Silva |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Brave CF 16 | 2018-09-21 | BCF | |
Win |
7-2-0 | Nicolas Joannes |
KO/TKO
R1 4:00
|
Superior Challenge 17 | 2018-05-19 | Catchweight | SC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Damir Ismagulov vs Guram Kutateladze is set to go down at UFC Fight Night – Kattar vs. Emmett. The fight is expected to start at around 8:30pm EST on Saturday 18th June 2022.
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