Chris Curtis comes into this fight with a recent loss against Brendan Allen in April 2024 but still holds a strong record of 31 wins, with 17 by knockout. On the other hand, Roman Kopylov steps into the octagon following a win over Cesar Almeida last June and boasts 13 wins, 11 of which are knockouts.
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 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 11, 2025. The event starts at 07:20 PM EST. This fight night features a middleweight bout between Curtis and Kopylov as part of the undercard, with Mackenzie Dern facing Amanda Ribas in the main event.
Please note that the ring walk times might change based on how long earlier fights last. This can affect when fighters appear due to varying durations of preceding bouts.
For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the start times listed for your specific country to ensure you don’t miss any action.
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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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 strong favorite with odds at 1.4 (-250), meaning he’s heavily favored to take this one. Chris Curtis trails with odds of 3.1 (+210), making him a less likely, yet profitable, bet if he pulls off an upset. Betting on a KO/TKO/DQ draws big numbers; Kopylov is at 5.5 (+450) and Curtis even higher at 6.5 (+550). For those banking on the fight being decided by points or decision, again Kopylov leads with 2.0 (+105) compared to Curtis's longer shot at 7.5 (+650). These odds reflect stronger confidence in Kopylov both for outright winning and achieving a decision victory.
Fighters Details
Chris Curtis
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 42
- Record: 31 / 11 / 0
Roman Kopylov
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 13 / 3 / 0
Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov Fight Card
- Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas
- Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Carlston Harris
- Abdul Razak Alhassan vs Cesar Almeida
- Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov
- Christian Rodriguez vs Austin Bashi
- Punahele Soriano vs Uros Medic
- Jose Johnson vs Felipe Bunes
- Marco Tulio vs Ihor Potieria
- Thiago Moises vs Trey Ogden
- Preston Parsons vs Jacobe Smith
- Ernesta Kareckaite vs Nicolle Caliari
- Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs Bruno Lopes
- Fatima Kline vs Victoria Dudakova
- Nurullo Aliev vs Joe Solecki