Roman Koplov earned a unanimous decision victory over Marco Tulio with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in his favor. The win brings Koplov's UFC record to 7-5. Despite scoring multiple knockdowns against the Brazilian, Koplov did not pursue a finish and instead engaged in grappling exchanges. The fight followed a familiar pattern for Koplov, featuring a mix of absorbed damage and lost exchanges alongside several high-quality attacks. While he demonstrated excellent power, fast and deceptive kicks, strong feinting ability, and skill at concealing his strikes, Koplov was unable to establish consistent dominance throughout the bout. His performance raised questions about why he chose not to press for a stoppage when the opportunity presented itself.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
