Chris Curtis and Roman Kopylov face off at UFC Fight Night 249 in an undercard middleweight bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This event sits beneath the headliner between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas.
Curtis, fighting out of Cincinnati, Ohio, brings a professional record of 31 wins, 11 losses, and significant striking skills with 17 knockouts. His last match resulted in a split decision loss to Brendan Allen in April 2024. On the other hand, Russian fighter Roman Kopylov, hailing from Novosibirsk, holds a record of 13 wins and three losses, with his powerful knockout ability evident in winning 11 of his fights by KO. Kopylov's most recent victory came by split decision against Cesar Almeida in June 2024.
Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov Betting Odds
- Underdog: Chris Curtis : 3.1 (+210)
- Favorite: Roman Kopylov : 1.4 (-250)
| Method of victory | Chris Curtis | Roman Kopylov |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 6.5 (+550) | 5.5 (+450) |
| By decision or technical decision | 7.5 (+650) | 2.0 (+105) |
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Roman Kopylov enters as the favorite with 1.4 decimal odds (-250 moneyline), suggesting a high win probability. A bet of $250 could net you $100 if he wins. Chris Curtis, the underdog, stands at 3.1 in decimal format (+210 moneyline), offering a return of $210 on a $100 bet if he claims victory. For specific winning methods, Curtis has +550 odds (6.5 decimal) for a KO/TKO/DQ win and +650 (7.5 decimal) for a points decision win. Meanwhile, Kopylov is more likely to win by points or decision at +105 (2.0 decimal) compared to a +450 odds (5.5 decimal) for a KO/TKO/DQ finish.
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 |
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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