Chris Curtis, Roman Kopylov

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.
Chris Curtis contemplates welterweight return after last-second TKO loss at UFC Fight Night 249
Kopylov (14-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) finished Curtis (31-12 MMA, 5-4 UFC) literally with one second left in their middleweight fight at UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. But immediately upon the stoppage, Curtis protested that he wasn’t knocked out – and that the fight should have continued.
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 issues statement following UFC Vegas 101 loss against Roman Kopylov
Chris Curtis fell short against Roman Koylov at UFC Vegas 101 and he has issued a statement after dropping two in a row.
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 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 vs. Roman Kopylov prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 101
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Roman Kopylov vs Chris Curtis Prediction: the Russian Athlete is Used to Finish Bout Early
Roman Kopylov, a Russian fighter, will be facing Chris Curtis in the main card of the UFC Vegas 101 tournament in the US on 12th January.
Roman Kopylov grabs controversial stoppage over Chris Curtis
After Roman Kopylov drops Chris Curtis, referee Mark Smith calls off the fight with just one second remaining.
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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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 ...