We’ve got all the outcomes from tonight’s UFC Vegas 101, together with the middleweight bout between Chris Curtis and Roman Kopylov.
Curtis (31-12 MMA) enters this contest seeking to bounce again from a break up choice loss to Brendan Allen in April of this yr. Earlier than that, “The Motion Man” had received in opposition to Marc-Andre Barrio.
In the meantime, Roman Kopylov (14-3 combined martial arts) was at his finest at UFC 302 in June of this yr, the place he earned a break up choice victory over Cesar Almeida. The Russian standout has a 5-1 file in his previous six Octagon appearances.
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Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov
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Spherical 1 of this middleweight matchup begins with Chris Curtis popping out rapidly from behind the jab. Roman Kopylov with an awesome kick to the physique. Curtis lands two jabs within the center. Extra physique kicks by the Russian. Kopylov with a sneaky jab and a kick to the thigh. Kopylov threatens with a single leg, however chooses to tear aside his opponent. Curtis answered with a pleasant uppercut. “Motion Man” ended the opening body with an awesome mixture.
The second spherical begins and Chris Curtis comes out rapidly. He landed an awesome mixture that minimize round his opponent’s eyes. “Motion Man” tears aside the physique of a Russian man. Roman Kopylov appears to be slowing down right here. The motion pauses when Curtis pokes him within the eye. Roman might have wanted it to take a breather. Upon reboot, Curtis returns to work. Kopylov landed a giant proper hand within the closing seconds, however the spherical positively went to Chris.
It is continuous motion from the start!
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The third and closing spherical begins and Roman Kopylov comes out swinging. He landed some nice mixtures and ended with a giant uppercut. There may be one other exhausting punch and Curtis seems to be injured. Kopylov lands punches to the physique and a low kick. It seems like Kopylov is getting a second wind and Curtis is now protecting. Large 1-2 from the Russians. Chris Curtis answered with an awesome uppercut. Kopylov shoots for a takedown and will get it. Curtis runs in the direction of the cage and makes an attempt a wall stroll. That is how he will get his freedom. Roman with a final second TKO. actually. oh!
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UFC Vegas 101 Official Outcomes: Roman Kopylov def. Chris Curtis, TKO victory at 4:59, spherical 3
Who desires to see Kopylov’s subsequent battle following his win over Curtis in Las Vegas tonight?
