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UFC Middleweight

Roman Kopylov VS Gregory Rodrigues

Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, United States

Tale of the Tape

16-5-0 Record 20-6-0
34 Age 33
183 cm Height 190 cm
190 cm Reach 190 cm
southpaw Stance orthodox
81% Finish rate 75%
81% KO rate 60%
0% Sub rate 15%

Result Summary

Gregory Rodrigues def. Roman Kopylov Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

Gregory Rodrigues and Roman Kopylov battled in a closely contested middleweight bout, with Rodrigues mixing powerful punches and takedowns against Kopylov's technical striking. Rodrigues secured key takedowns in the later rounds and maintained control on the mat, earning a hard-fought decision victory after three rounds of back-and-forth action.

Fight Overview

Roman Kopylov and Gregory Rodrigues, both known for their knockout power, clash in a middleweight bout that promises fireworks. With identical reach and aggressive styles, this fight could be decided by who lands first.

Keys to Victory

Roman Kopylov

  1. Use precise counterstriking to exploit Rodrigues' forward pressure.
  2. Maintain defensive awareness to avoid brawling exchanges.
  3. Target the body to slow Rodrigues down.

Gregory Rodrigues

  1. Apply constant pressure and look to overwhelm Kopylov early.
  2. Mix in takedowns to keep Kopylov guessing.
  3. Capitalize on any defensive lapses with heavy combinations.

Last 5 fights

Roman Kopylov

  1. L Paulo Costa Decision · R3 5:00 · 19 JUL 2025
  2. W Chris Curtis TKO · R3 4:59 · 11 JAN 2025
  3. W César Almeida Decision · R3 5:00 · 1 JUN 2024
  4. L Anthony Hernandez Submission · R2 3:23 · 17 FEB 2024
  5. W Josh Fremd KO · R2 4:44 · 16 SEPT 2023

Gregory Rodrigues

  1. W Jack Hermansson KO · R1 4:21 · 28 JUN 2025
  2. L Jared Cannonier TKO · R4 0:21 · 15 FEB 2025
  3. W Christian Leroy Duncan Decision · R3 5:00 · 27 JUL 2024
  4. W Brad Tavares TKO · R3 0:55 · 10 FEB 2024
  5. W Denis Tiuliulin KO · R1 1:43 · 19 AUG 2023

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