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www.sherdog.comHere’s a quick update on Roman Kopylov with the latest widely reported developments:
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Latest fight status: Roman Kopylov fought Chris Curtis at UFC Fight Night 249 on January 11, 2025, winning by head-kick knockout just before the end of the third round; this performance earned Fight of the Night honors. [Cite: UFC profile and fight recap sources][3][4]
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Schedule updates: His Paulo Costa bout was moved to UFC 318, with discussions that it would occur on July 19, 2025; initial reports indicated the fight was delayed rather than canceled, and ongoing coverage tracked changes to the booking. [Cite: FOX Sports and MMA Fighting network summaries][1][2]
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Recent coverage and context: Coverage since 2025 has framed Kopylov as a high-impact middleweight with multiple knockout wins in recent UFC appearances, including continued attention on his KO streak and potential matchups against top contenders in the division. [Cite: UFC and Sherdog profiles][4][7]
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