UFC Vegas 101: Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov: Live round-by-round updates

A middleweight clash between Chris Curtis and Roman Kopylov will serve as one of the main card bouts at UFC Vegas 101 later tonight (Jan. 11) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Apart from some flashy knockouts, Curtis (31-11-0) has had a lackluster run in the UFC. He is 2-2 and 1 no-contest in his last five outings and would need a win this weekend if he is to build up to making his way to the rankings.

Despite his shaky start in the UFC, Kopylov (13-3) is 4-1 in his last five, most recently securing a split decision win over Cesar Almeida in June. A win over 'The Action Man' would get him all the more closer to landing a ranked opposition.

Kopylov will head into the fight as a -258 favorite over Curtis (+210 underdog). The main card of the event is now underway. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.

Check out the full fighter weigh-ins for the event below:

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UFC Vegas 101: Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov

Round 1

Kopylov starts the action with a body kick. Curtis however pressures forwards, trying to force his opponent to go on the back foot.

The Russian stuns Curtis with a power jab. Kopylov's speed is giving the American problems, as he gets out landed every time they exchange. A slick uppercut lands for Curtis, but, Kpylov's 1-2 are denying 'The Action Man' chances to mount a prolonged offensive.

A multi-punch combo lands on the inside for Kopylov. The action is halted momentarily in the dying seconds of Round 1 as the Russian loses his mouthguard.

Our score: 10-9 Kpoylov

Round 2

Curtis comes out aggressive, throwing powerful straights, trying to swing the momentum his way. 'The Action Man's' efforts bear fruit as one of his strikes busts up his opponent's right eye.

The blood gushing out of the eyebrow is sure to affect Kopylov's efforts moving forward. The action is stopped momentarily as Curtis suffers a low blow. As the contest restarts the American seems to be in control.

Curtis is accurate with his hands and seems to be targeting his opponent's injured eye. The action is once again halted as Kopylov accidentally pokes his opponent in the eye.

As the fight once again restarts, a left hand from Kopylov hurts Curtis, forcing 'The Action Man' to momentarily retreat. However, he soon rallies back, pressuring his foe with strikes. In the dying seconds of the round, Curtis gets hit with a powerful left hand but somehow stays on his feet.

Our score: 10-9 Curtis.

Round 3

As the final round kicks off, both fighters seem relatively fresh. Kopylov lands a powerful uppercut which stuns Curtis. 'The Action Man' however pushes back with power jabs and crisp 1-2s.

Kopylov lands a flurry of leg kicks before wobbling his opponent with a nuclear-left hand. How is Curtis still standing? A sneaky uppercut lands for Curtis. Kpoylov times a takedown and puts his opponent on the canvas.

If Curtis fails to make his way back to the feet, Kpoylov might pull ahead in the round. 'The Action Man' makes his way back to the feet and chases his opponent across the cage stinging him with blows.

In the dying seconds of the fight, Kopylov drops Curtis with a perfectly timed high kick. The referee stops the fight with one second left on the clock.

Kopylov TKOs Curtis.

Official Result: Roman Kopylov def. Chris Curtis via TKO. ( Roundhouse kick 4:59 of Round 3)

Check out Chris Curtis protesting the fight result below: