Controversial Last-Second TKO Marks Roman Kopylov's Win Over Chris Curtis at UFC Vegas 101

Referee Mark Smith's stoppage with one second left leaves Chris Curtis frustrated, while Kopylov defends the decision after a grueling middleweight bout.

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.