Modestas Bukauskas Returns at UFC 315 Against Ion Cutelaba: A Crucial Step Towards Top 15

On May 10, Modestas Bukauskas makes his highly anticipated return to the octagon against the dangerous Ion Cutelaba at UFC 315. Fresh off a dominant victory with an incredible knockout over Rafael Cerqueira at UFC Fight Night 252: Cejudo vs Song, The Baltic Gladiator is riding high on momentum and is determined to secure another impressive win as he eyes a spot in the Light Heavyweight top 15.

A War Is Incoming

Ion Cutelaba, known for his relentless aggression and explosive style, presents a major challenge for Bukauskas. The Hulk has tested himself against some of the division’s best, (Khalil Rountree, Glover Teixeira, Jared Cannonier…) securing several impressive victories in the UFC. With his raw power and unrelenting pressure, Cutelaba makes every fight an intense battle where one mistake can be costly.

Aiming for the Top 15

For Modestas, this fight is more than just another bout—it’s a golden opportunity to make is entrance in the light heavyweight rankings. A dominant win over a tough competitor like Cutelaba could significantly boost his standing in the division and put him in the conversation for big opportunities…

A rematch with Khalil ROuntree?

In 2021, former opponent Khalil Rountree got the stoppage over Modestas at UFC Fight Night 191 in a gruesome way leaving Modestas with a terrible knee injury that put his whole career on the line. He fought through that difficult situation and was able to recover and get his hands on another Cage Warriors title before resigning with the UFC truly showing why we call him The Comeback King. 

Now he could be on the verge of getting a rematch against The War Horse with a big win over Cutelaba and writing another story as he is now the best version of himself yet!

Delivering a Statement Performance

Fully aware of the magnitude of this fight, Modestas continued to sharpen his preparation alongside top level competitors such as Tom Aspinall, Mick Parkin or James Webb to ensure he’s in peak condition for fight night. His mission is clear: to deliver a statement performance that showcases his skills, silences any doubts, and sends a strong message to the UFC and fight fans worldwide.

UFC 315 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in Modestas’ career. With a victory over Ion Cutelaba, he would take a major step towards cementing his status as a rising star and a big prospect in the division. Don’t miss what promises to be an absolute war on May 10 at the Centre Bell in Montreal!