Modestas Bukauskas vs. Ion Cutelaba UFC 315 Preliminary Card Predictions (2025)
The UFC is back at the Bell Centre for the first time in 10 years. UFC 315 will be held in Montreal and will feature two title fights.
Belal Muhammad will defend his Welterweight Title for the first time against Jack Della Maddalena. Valentina Shevchenko will also defend her Women's Flyweight Title for the first time against Manon Fiorot after winning it back from Alexa Grasso.
Jose Aldo will also attempt to climb the bantamweight rankings against Aiemann Zahabi as he goes on one last run for the belt. The early prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET and the main card at 10:00 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV). Let’s look at some UFC 315 preliminary card bets for Modestas Bukauskas vs. Ion Cutelaba.
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UFC 315 Preliminary Card Predictions: Modestas Bukauskas vs. Ion Cutelaba
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Modestas Bukauskas vs. Ion Cutelaba
The second fight on the prelims is a light heavyweight matchup between Modestas Bukauskas and Ion Cutelaba. Both men are coming off a victory, but Bukauskas is improving more in each fight. He beat Rafael Cerqueira by first-round knockout in his last fight and has won four of his last five fights. Cutelaba has won two in a row against Ibo Aslan (first-round submission) and Ivan Erslan (split decision).
Cutelaba has more UFC experience but has not had a great run. He is 8-9-1 in the UFC, while Bukauskas is 5-4. Cutelaba will attempt to wrestle in this matchup. He averages 4.17 takedowns landed per 15 minutes with 52% accuracy. Bukauskas has defended 71% of takedowns in the UFC. He must stay on his feet in this matchup against the shorter opponent.
Bukauskas will have a three-inch reach advantage and can utilize it in this matchup. Cutelaba is a pressure fighter, especially early in his career. He has become more patient recently, but is not as technical. Bukauskas should win this fight on the scorecards, even if Cutelaba steals a round with a takedown and control time.
Bet: Modestas Bukauskas (-108)