Roman Kopylov Suffers Severe Cut at UFC Vegas 101

UFC kicked off its 2025 season with a thrilling Fight Night event in Las Vegas, highlighted by a main event where Mackenzie Dern avenged her previous loss to Amanda Ribas with a submission victory. The standout bout of the night was a middleweight clash between Roman Kopylov and Chris Curtis, which culminated in a controversial last-second TKO victory for Kopylov and earned both fighters 'Fight of the Night' honors. Kopylov suffered a significant cut above his right eye during the fight, which UFC President Dana White showcased on social media, praising the athletes' performances. Despite the injury, Kopylov's win marks a triumphant start to his year, while Curtis faced frustration over the fight's abrupt ending. The event served as an exciting precursor to a busy UFC schedule, with 11 events slated over the next 12 weeks. The promotion is set to continue with a highly anticipated UFC 311 featuring title fights next weekend.