Roman Koplyov won a unanimous decision victory over Marco Tulio with scorecards of 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 at UFC 328, bringing his UFC record to 7-5. Despite scoring knockdowns against the Brazilian fighter, Koplyov failed to secure a finish when the opportunity presented itself. The fight followed a familiar pattern for Koplyov with many exchanges lost and significant strikes absorbed, yet also featured several high-quality attacking sequences. Koplyov demonstrated his power and effective kicking game with fast, deceptive strikes and strong feinting ability. However, questions remain about why he cannot dominate completely despite possessing the tools, as this nervous, back-and-forth style has been evident in previous fights against opponents like Curtis and Robocop.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
