Roman Koplyov defeated Marco Tulio by unanimous decision at UFC 328 with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28. The victory brings Koplyov's UFC record to 7-5. The fight featured moments where Koplyov scored knockdowns on the Brazilian but failed to secure a finish, raising questions about his decision to initiate grappling exchanges rather than pursue the stoppage. The bout followed Koplyov's established pattern of inconsistent performances with moments of brilliance mixed with significant defensive lapses. While Koplyov displayed excellent kicks that were fast and well-disguised, along with strong feinting and power, he was unable to maintain control throughout the fight. The back-and-forth nature resulted in another close, nerve-wracking decision for the Russian middleweight.
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