Roman Kopylov defeats Marco Tulio by split decision after failing to finish

Roman Kopylov defeated Marco Tulio by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring it 29-28, bringing his UFC record to 7-5. Kopylov scored knockdowns but failed to finish the Brazilian fighter, choosing to pursue grappling control instead when a stoppage appeared close. The fight followed a familiar pattern for Kopylov of inconsistent performance with many strikes absorbed and exchanges lost, punctuated by several high-quality attacks. Despite possessing power and excellent kicks that are fast and well-disguised, along with strong feinting ability, Kopylov continues to struggle with maintaining dominance throughout full fights. This mirrors his previous performances against Curtis and Robocop in producing tense, uneven contests.