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John McCarthy explains why Chris Curtis' UFC Fight Night 249 stoppage loss was a mistake
John McCarthy believes Chris Curtis has a right to be upset about his loss at UFC Fight Night 249. Curtis (31-12 MMA, 5-4 UFC) was outraged by referee Mark Smith's stoppage of his fight against Roman Kopylov (13-3 MMA,
Chris Curtis Reacts to Last-Second TKO Loss at UFC Vegas 101: 'Frustrated and Heartbroken'
UFC middleweight Chris Curtis was left pondering his future in the division after a controversial last-second TKO defeat at UFC Vegas 101.
Chris Curtis refuses to apologize for post-fight antics at UFC Vegas 101 as declares his night a ‘failure’ despite earning $200,000 for a loss
However, Smith made his decision and called the fight off, which angered Curtis. Fans on social media were in agreement that it may have been a poor stoppage, but also noted that the American is not exactly the most gracious fighter in defeat at the best of times.
Roman Kopylov explains why UFC Fight Night 249 win over Chris Curtis wasn't controversial
While opponent Chris Curtis and many viewers didn’t agree with Mark Smith’s stoppage of their fight Saturday at UFC Fight Night 249, Kopylov (13-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) doesn’t see the ending as all that controversial.
UFC Fighter Chris Curtis Left Incensed After Referee Stops Fight With One Second Remaining
Controversy reigned at the first UFC event of 2025 as the bout between Roman Kopylov and Chris Curtis produced a hotly disputed last-second stoppage.
Chris Curtis issues statement following UFC Vegas 101 loss against Roman Kopylov
Chris Curtis fell short against Roman Koylov at UFC Vegas 101 and he has issued a statement after dropping two in a row.
Chris Curtis contemplates welterweight return after last-second TKO loss at UFC Fight Night 249
Kopylov (14-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) finished Curtis (31-12 MMA, 5-4 UFC) literally with one second left in their middleweight fight at UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. But immediately upon the stoppage, Curtis protested that he wasn’t knocked out – and that the fight should have continued.
‘Horrible Stoppage’ – Fans React As Roman Kopylov Head Kicks Chris Curtis For Controversial Buzzer-Beater At UFC Vegas 101
In a jaw-dropping finish, Chris Curtis was stopped by Roman Kopylov with just one second remaining in their UFC Vegas 101 contest.
UFC Vegas 101: Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov: Live round-by-round updates
A middleweight clash between Chris Curtis and Roman Kopylov will serve as one of the main card bouts at UFC Vegas 101 later tonight (Jan. 11) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Roman Kopylov grabs controversial stoppage over Chris Curtis
After Roman Kopylov drops Chris Curtis, referee Mark Smith calls off the fight with just one second remaining.
UFC Fight Night 249 results: Controversy sparked when Roman Kopylov vs. Chris Curtis called off in final second
Was this UFC stoppage correct? Chris Curtis didn’t agree with Mark Smith’s stoppage of his fight vs. Roman Kopylov – with one second left.
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Legendary MMA referee agrees with Chris Curtis after he rages over controversial UFC Vegas 101 defeat
One of the veteran minds of MMA defended Chris Curtis’s stance on the controversial end to his fight at UFC Vegas 101. UFC middleweight Chris Curtis’s first Octagon appearance of 2025 didn’t play out ...
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Chris Curtis Clarifies Roman Kopylov Spying Allegations As ‘Series of Coincidences’
Curtis and Kopylov will face off in the first UFC event of 2025 on Saturday. / Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images UFC middleweight Chris Curtis, who will be fighting on the main card of the first UFC event ...
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UFC Vegas 101 Preview and Prediction: Chris Curtis – Roman Kopylov
“The Action Man” Chris Curtis (31-11, 1 NC) will try to reverse his recent fortunes as he takes on dangerous striker Roman Kopylov (13-3). Starting with Kopylov, the UFC brought him in back in ...
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Eric Nicksick blasts ref Mark Smith after UFC Vegas 101: “I think he’s an egomaniac”
Eric Nicksick, the head coach of Chris Curtis, wasn't a fan of referee Mark Smith and his stoppage at UFC Vegas 101.
Chris Curtis reveals he once 'threatened to cripple' Sean Strickland ahead of UFC 312
Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) rematches middleweight champion Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) Feb. 8 in the UFC 312 ...