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Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Vlasto Cepo
EL CHAPO
14-3-0
RESULT

Vlasto Cepo def. Ion Taburceanu (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 1:54
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Zimní stadion Ondřeje Nepely, Bratislava, Slovakia

Vlasto Cepo defeated Ion Taburceanu by TKO in round 2 (1:54) in the Middleweight bout of OKTAGON 42: Keita vs. Tichota, held Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Zimní stadion Ondřeje Nepely, Bratislava.

Fight stats

Vlasto Cepo
Ion Taburceanu
Knockdowns
29
Significant strikes
48
Sig. strike accuracy
29
Total strikes
60
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
Takedown accuracy
0
Submission attempts
0
Reversals
Control time
Significant strikes by target
24
Head
32
5
Body
11
0
Leg
Distance
Clinch
Ground

By round

ROUND 1
KD
9
Sig. str.
38
9
Total str.
48
Takedowns
Sub. att
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ROUND 2
KD
20
Sig. str.
10
20
Total str.
12
Takedowns
Sub. att
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Frequently asked questions

Who won Vlasto Cepo vs Ion Taburceanu?

Vlasto Cepo defeated Ion Taburceanu by TKO in round 2 (1:54) in the Middleweight bout of OKTAGON 42: Keita vs. Tichota, held Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Zimní stadion Ondřeje Nepely, Bratislava.

Referee
Gerd Richter
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Vlasto Cepo 67%33% Ion Taburceanu

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

14-3-0
Record
7-3-0
1626
Elo rating
1500
2
Win Streak
0
31
Age
Height
5'10"
178 cm
Reach
Stance
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
Slovakia
Nationality
Moldova

Striking Profile

0.00
SLpM
0%
Str. Acc.
0.00
SApM
0%
Str. Def.

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
0%
TD Acc.
0%
TD Def.
0.00
Sub. Avg.

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Vlasto Cepo · 3-1-1
  • W
    OKTAGON 77: ENGIZEK vs. HUMBURGERSat, Oct 4, 2025
    Knockout · R1 · 3:38 · Middleweight
  • W
    OKTAGON 70: KRIŠTOFIČ VS. HUMBURGERSat, Apr 26, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 4:01 · Middleweight
  • L
    OKTAGON 51Fri, Dec 29, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 3:19 · Middleweight
  • W
    OKTAGON 42: Keita vs. TichotaSat, Apr 29, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 1:54 · Middleweight
  • D
    OKTAGON 39: Jungwirth vs. OliveiraSat, Feb 11, 2023
    Decision · R3 · 3:00 · 96,5 kg Catchweight
Ion Taburceanu · 1-2
  • L
    OKTAGON 64: MOEIL vs. TODEV 2Sat, Dec 7, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    OKTAGON 55: JUNGWIRTH VS. PUKAČ 2Sat, Mar 23, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 5:00 · 87 kg Catchweight
  • L
    OKTAGON 42: Keita vs. TichotaSat, Apr 29, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 1:54 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 8 fights · 3 fights
21.9
Avg sig. strikes
35.3
Avg takedowns
Avg control time
35
Career high strikes
57
Career high TDs

Strike Distribution

Vlasto Cepo
Strike target
Ion Taburceanu
83%
Head
69%
17%
Body
31%
0%
Leg
0%