Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Shchebzavod, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Roman Yuryevich Kopylov |
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| Description | Russian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's middleweight division. Renowned for his striking prowess, particularly powerful kicks and body shots. Known as a southpaw striker with technical kickboxing skills. |
| Heritage | Russian by nationality with Serbian heritage |
Physical Stats & More
| Division | Middleweight |
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| Fighting Style | Striking-focused, southpaw |
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 4.96 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 51% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 4.86 |
| Significant Strike Defence | 55% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 1.17 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 42% |
| Takedown Defense | 88.9% |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 185 lbs |
| Reach | 75" |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Military Service | Served in the National Guard of the Siberian District |
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| Martial Arts Training Start Age | 9 |
| Team | Raty Team |
Family
| Parents | Both former athletes who nurtured his passion for combat sports |
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Career
| MMA Debut | April 2016 | ||||||
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| UFC Debut | 9/11/2019 | ||||||
| Professional Record |
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| Knockout Victories | 12 | ||||||
| Submission Losses | 2 | ||||||
| UFC Ranking | 14th in middleweight division (as of April 29, 2025) | ||||||
| Notable Victories |
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| Pre-UFC Record | 8-0 | ||||||
| Combat Sambo Achievements |
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| UFC Knockouts | Tied with Israel Adesanya and Gregory Rodrigues for most UFC knockouts among active middleweights | ||||||
| UFC Awards |
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| UFC Records | Highest takedown defense percentage in UFC Middleweight division history (88.9%) | ||||||
| Upcoming Fight | Scheduled to face Marco Tulio on 9 May 2026 at UFC 328 |
Favourites
| MMA Idol | Fedor Emelianenko |
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Style Quotient
| Fighting Approach | Technical striker with excellent takedown defense, primarily stays upright. Utilizes reach and timing to deliver powerful body kicks and punches. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. One of only three people in history to win the Fight Nights Global middleweight championship | |
| 2. Sustained a significant cut above right eyebrow during Chris Curtis fight but still earned Performance of the Night bonus | |
| 3. Pre-MMA career in Combat Sambo was extensive with multiple championships |