Overview

• Roman Kopylov secured a TKO victory over Chris Curtis at UFC Vegas 101 after a head kick in the final second prompted the referee to stop the fight.
• The controversial stoppage left Chris Curtis visibly upset, as he argued he was recovering and could have continued the fight.
• Referee Mark Smith's decision has sparked debate among MMA professionals, with opinions split on whether the stoppage was warranted.
• Both fighters earned $50,000 Fight of the Night bonuses for their back-and-forth battle, which left both men bloodied and bruised.
• Chris Curtis, returning from a nine-month injury layoff, hinted at a potential move back to welterweight as he evaluates his next career steps.