UFC Fight Night 249: Curtis vs Kopylov - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Chris Curtis and Roman Kopylov are set to fight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This middleweight bout features on the undercard of UFC Fight Night 249, headlined by Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas.

Curtis, from Cincinnati, Ohio, brings a record of 31 wins and 11 losses into the octagon. His most recent fight was a split decision loss to Brendan Allen. On the other side, Kopylov from Novosibirsk, Russia, has 13 victories to his name with just three defeats and won his last match against Cesar Almeida by split decision.

What time is Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov fight

Live coverage for the Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	04:00 PM	07:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	01:00 PM	04:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	08:00 PM	11:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025	07:00 AM	10:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 249 takes place on January 11, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 07:20 PM EST. Curtis vs Kopylov is a middleweight bout on the undercard, featuring three rounds of action.

The main event of the evening will feature Mackenzie Dern taking on Amanda Ribas in their second meeting. Please note that the ring walk times for each fight might change depending on how long earlier fights last.

For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, please check the start times for your local area to ensure you don't miss any fights.

Fighters Details

Chris Curtis faces Roman Kopylov in a middleweight clash at UFC Fight Night 249 - Dern vs. Ribas 2. No belts are on the line for this bout.

Chris Curtis

Nationality: United States
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 42
Record: 31 / 11 / 0

Chris Curtis, turning pro in 2009, boasts a record of 31 wins with 17 by knockout and faced a split decision loss to Brendan Allen last April. Analyzing his experience and striking power against Allen's performance suggests Curtis brings significant resilience and skill into this non-title matchup.

Roman Kopylov

Nationality: Russia
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 16
Record: 13 / 3 / 0

Roman Kopylov, with a pro career starting in 2016, enters the ring following a split decision victory over Cesar Almeida. His record shows formidable knockout capability, winning 11 out of 13 fights by KO. Kopylov's striking prowess may provide him an advantage over Curtis, making this match a critical test of his potential in the middleweight division.

Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov Betting Odds

Underdog: Chris Curtis : 3.2 (+220)
Favorite: Roman Kopylov : 1.4 (-265)

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How and where to watch the Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov Fight

You can watch Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN
UK and Ireland	TNT Sports Box Office

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