Roman Kopylov explains why UFC Fight Night 249 win over Chris Curtis wasn't controversial
While opponent Chris Curtis and many viewers didn’t agree with Mark Smith’s stoppage of their fight Saturday at UFC Fight Night 249, Kopylov (13-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) doesn’t see the ending as all that controversial.
Video: Roman Kopylov scores last second head kick knockout, Chris Curtis angered by controversial stoppage
Roman Kopylov scored a last-second walkoff knockout after connecting with a head kick but Chris Curtis was not happy at all about the stoppage at UFC Vegas 101
Chris Curtis Clarifies Roman Kopylov Spying Allegations As ‘Series of Coincidences’
The 37-year-old explained why he accused his upcoming opponent of spying on him ahead of Saturday's bout—and what later led him to retract that accusation.
UFC Fighter Chris Curtis Left Incensed After Referee Stops Fight With One Second Remaining
Controversy reigned at the first UFC event of 2025 as the bout between Roman Kopylov and Chris Curtis produced a hotly disputed last-second stoppage.
Chris Curtis refuses to apologize for post-fight antics at UFC Vegas 101 as declares his night a ‘failure’ despite earning $200,000 for a loss
However, Smith made his decision and called the fight off, which angered Curtis. Fans on social media were in agreement that it may have been a poor stoppage, but also noted that the American is not exactly the most gracious fighter in defeat at the best of times.
UFC Vegas 101: Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov: Live round-by-round updates
A middleweight clash between Chris Curtis and Roman Kopylov will serve as one of the main card bouts at UFC Vegas 101 later tonight (Jan. 11) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 101
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Chris Curtis rages as fight is stopped with one second to go to hand him second straight loss at UFC Vegas 101
Chris Curtis was left nothing short of devastated after being controversially stopped by Roman Kopylov, with just a second left on the clock. When a head kick sent the MMA star flying towards the canvas, the referee dived in, leaving the fighter less than impressed.
Chris Curtis contemplates welterweight return after last-second TKO loss at UFC Fight Night 249
After a couple hours for the result to sink in, Chris Curtis said he's not hurting, at least physically, after his last-second TKO loss to Roman Kopylov. Kopylov (14-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) finished Curtis (31-12 MMA,
Chris Curtis' head coach explains issue with 'egomaniac' referee Mark Smith: 'We're now fighting two people'
Curtis (31-12 MMA, 5-4 UFC) was dropped by a Roman Kopylov (13-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) head kick with just one second left in their ...
Chris Curtis Reacts to Last-Second TKO Loss at UFC Vegas 101: 'Frustrated and Heartbroken'
UFC middleweight Chris Curtis was left pondering his future in the division after a controversial last-second TKO defeat at ...
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Coach Eric Nicksick goes nuclear on "egomaniac" referee in brutally honest reaction to Chris Curtis' controversial stoppage loss at UFC Vegas 101
Eric Nicksick recently voiced his disapproval of the referee who officiated Chris Curtis' fight at UFC Vegas 101.
Roman Kopylov Overcomes Mask of Blood to Score Violent Buzzer-Beating UFC Win
Roman Kopylov scored a Hollywood finish at UFC 's first show of 2025, and he had to overcome a horrific mask of blood to get ...