Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Shchebzavod, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia |
Latest News about Roman Kopylov
09/05/2026
Roman Kopylov defeated Marco Tulio by unanimous decision at UFC 328 in Newark. He was knocked down multiple times during the bout but rallied to secure the win on the scorecards, ending his skid and improving his UFC standing.
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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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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/roman_kopylov_/ |
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 |