Chris Curtis contemplates welterweight return

Chris Curtis Reacts to Last-Second TKO Loss at UFC Vegas 101: 'Frustrated and Heartbroken'
UFC middleweight Chris Curtis was left pondering his future in the division after a controversial last-second TKO defeat at UFC Vegas 101.
Chris Curtis contemplates welterweight return after last-second TKO loss at UFC Fight Night 249
Kopylov (14-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) finished Curtis (31-12 MMA, 5-4 UFC) literally with one second left in their middleweight fight at UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. But immediately upon the stoppage, Curtis protested that he wasn’t knocked out – and that the fight should have continued.
Chris Curtis refuses to apologize for post-fight antics at UFC Vegas 101 as declares his night a ‘failure’ despite earning $200,000 for a loss
However, Smith made his decision and called the fight off, which angered Curtis. Fans on social media were in agreement that it may have been a poor stoppage, but also noted that the American is not exactly the most gracious fighter in defeat at the best of times.
UFC Fighter Chris Curtis Left Incensed After Referee Stops Fight With One Second Remaining
Controversy reigned at the first UFC event of 2025 as the bout between Roman Kopylov and Chris Curtis produced a hotly disputed last-second stoppage.
UFC Fight Night 249 results: Controversy sparked when Roman Kopylov vs. Chris Curtis called off in final second
Was this UFC stoppage correct? Chris Curtis didn’t agree with Mark Smith’s stoppage of his fight vs. Roman Kopylov – with one second left.
Watch Roman Kopylov Score a Controversial Buzzer-Beating UFC Win Over Chris Curtis
Roman Kopylov scored a Hollywood finish at UFC's first show of 2025, and he had to overcome a horrific mask of blood to get his win over Chris Curtis in the very last second of their middleweight fight on Saturday,
Chris Curtis rages as fight is stopped with one second to go to hand him second straight loss at UFC Vegas 101
Chris Curtis was left nothing short of devastated after being controversially stopped by Roman Kopylov, with just a second left on the clock. When a head kick sent the MMA star flying towards the canvas, the referee dived in, leaving the fighter less than impressed.
Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov prediction, pick, start time for UFC Fight Night 249
Chris Curtis and Roman Kopylov meet Saturday on the UFC Fight Night 249 main card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.
Video: Roman Kopylov scores last second head kick knockout, Chris Curtis angered by controversial stoppage
Roman Kopylov scored a last-second walkoff knockout after connecting with a head kick but Chris Curtis was not happy at all about the stoppage at UFC Vegas 101
Incredible UFC Fight Night War Ends in Controversial Buzzer-Beater TKO
Middleweights Roman Kopylov and Chris Curtis left it all in the cage when they met on the main card of UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2.
Dana White shares gnarly images of UFC Fight Night 249 winner's cut
Yuck! Check out these images UFC CEO Dana White posted of a fighter’s cut after the promotion’s first event of 2025.
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Highlights! Curtis Vs. Kopylov Bloodbath Ends With Controversial KO
Chris Curtis vs. Roan Kopylov earlier tonight (Sat., Jan. 11, 2025) live on ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.