February 19, 2025 5: 10 pm ET
SEATTLE – Ibo Aslan won’t stand for any for any of Ion Cutelaba’s antics at UFC Fight Night 252.
Cutelaba (18-9-1 MMA, 7-8-1 UFC) is known for embracing his nickname “The Hulk” in the lead up to his fights by screaming in the face of his opponents during the final staredown before sharing the octagon. Ahead of their light heavyweight bout on Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena (ESPN+), it was made clear by Aslan (14-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) that he won’t tolerate that.
“If he screams he gets my Ottoman Slap,” Aslan told MMA Junkie and other reporters at Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 252 media day.
Aslan, 28, has gotten off to a strong start to his octagon tenure. He’s scored back-to-back knockout victories to maintain the 100 percent finishing rate he brought