Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 249: Dern vs. Ribas 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Chris “Action-Man” Curtis will take on Roman Carpenter in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 249 card.

Curtis brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Carpenter, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 75″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 51% striking accuracy, Curtis has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.76 per minute. On the other hand, Carpenter boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.33 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 37-year-old, Chris Curtis is coming in with a 31-11-0 (1 NC) record. Curtis will be fighting for the first time since a loss via split decision against Brendan Allen at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 in April.

Carpenter, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Chris Curtis on April 6, 2024, at UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier and holds a 13-3-0 record.

Chris Curtis has a orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 33-year-old Roman Kopylov is an southpaw fighter with a 75″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Chris Curtis stats

→ Curtis’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Curtis lands 5.76 significant strikes per minute.
→ Curtis’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Curtis’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Curtis’s takedown defense is 82%.

Curtis comes in with 51% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.76 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Carpenter fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 4.33 significant strikes per minute. Chris Curtis also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Carpenter’s 1.2 takedowns and 87% takedown accuracy.

Roman Kopylov stats

→ Carpenter’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Carpenter lands 4.33 significant strikes per minute.
→ Carpenter’s takedown accuracy is 53%.
→ Carpenter’s takedown average is 1.2 per 15 minutes.
→ Carpenter’s takedown defense is 87%.

Roman spent, on average, 10:54 minutes in the Octagon, and Chris has an average fight time of 12:24 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Chris or Roman? Sound off in the comments.

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