CAREER SUMMARY
Roman Kopylov holds a professional MMA record of 15-5-0. Roman Kopylov has won 15 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Roman Kopylov lands 4.54 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 1.12 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 9, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, ACA.
Profile
- Height
- 6'0"183 cm
- Weight
- 185 lbs84 kg
- Reach
- 75"191 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- 1992-05-04
- Age
- 34
- Nationality
- Russia
- Birthplace
- Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2019Champion · Hand To Hand Combat Worlds
- 2018Middleweight Championship · Fight Nights Global
- 2017Silver · Hand To Hand Combat Worlds
- 2016Middleweight Championship · WCSA
- 2015Champion · Hand To Hand Combat Worlds · under 90 kg
- 2014Champion · Russian Nationals
- 2014Champion · European Championships
- 2013Champion · Hand To Hand Combat Worlds
- 2013Champion · Dynamo Championship
- 2012Champion · Russia Cup
- 2012Champion · Mvd Russia Championship
- 2011Champion · Hand To Hand Combat Worlds
- 2011Champion · Asian Championships
- 2011Champion · Siberian Federal District Championship
- 2010Bronze · Russian Nationals
- 2010Silver · Dynamo Spartakiad
- Honored Master of Sport · Hand-to-Hand Combat
- Russia national team · Hand-to-Hand Combat · 2010-2019
- Dynamo (Всероссийское физкультурно-спортивное общество «Динамо») · 2010-2015
- AGE 9Started in Hand-to-Hand Combat
Camp
- Universal Fighters · Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
- Raty Team · Bachatsky, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
- Rat (Рать) / Ratiborets · Bachatsky, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia Former
Coaches
- Rasul Magomedaliev · Head coach
- Umar Umakhandibirov · Striking coach
- Yuri Anatolyevich Marchenko · Head coach
Training partners
- Kamal Magomedov
- Afandi Asifov
- Muslim Abdulkhalimov
- Rasul Abdulaev
- Vladimir Mineev
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Roman Kopylov sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Roman Kopylov has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Chris Curtis · UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Ribas 2Jan 11, 2025
- ★ POTNvs Josh Fremd · UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs Shevchenko 2Sep 16, 2023
- ★ POTNvs Punahele Soriano · UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs ImavovJan 14, 2023
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Roman Kopylov earns per fight.
Upcoming
- UFCUFC 332: Silva vs Wangvs Ateba GautierMiddleweight
Career history
- WINvs Marco TulioUFCUFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland· May 9, 2026· Middleweight· 15-5 vs 14-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCVeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev· Nov 15, 2025· Middleweight· 14-5 vs 18-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Paulo CostaUFCUFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3· Jul 19, 2025· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 15-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Chris CurtisUFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Ribas 2· Jan 11, 2025· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 31-12FOTNTKOR3 · 4:59
- WINUFCUFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier· Jun 1, 2024· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 5-1SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria· Feb 17, 2024· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 12-2SUBR2 · 3:23
- WINvs Josh FremdUFCUFC Fight Night: Grasso vs Shevchenko 2· Sep 16, 2023· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 11-5POTNTKOR2 · 4:44
- WINUFCUFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2· Jul 29, 2023· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 11-4TKOR2 · 0:33
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Imavov· Jan 14, 2023· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 9-3POTNTKOR2 · 3:19
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Gane vs Tuivasa· Sep 3, 2022· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 13-7TKOR3 · 1:09
- LOSSUFCUFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 15-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs Kattar· Nov 9, 2019· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 9-2SUBR3 · 4:01
- WINFight Nights Global 91· Dec 27, 2018· Middleweight· 8-0 vs 19-11TKOR4 · 3:42
- WINvs Abusupyan AlikhanovFight Nights Global 85· Mar 30, 2018· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 9-3TKOR4 · 5:00
- WINvs Luiz Gustavo DutraS-70: Plotforma Cup 2017· Aug 8, 2017· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 6-3TKOR1 · 3:15
- WINvs Kobe OrtizFight Nights Global 69· Jun 30, 2017· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 15-6TKOR2 · 5:00
- WINvs Artem ShokaloFight Nights Global 59· Feb 23, 2017· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 22-20TKOR3 · 4:10
- WINvs Islam GugovACAACA 49: ACB 49 - Rostov onslaught· Nov 26, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 9-6KOR2 · 03:58
- WINvs José SantosS-70: Plotforma Cup 2016· Aug 21, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 7-2TKOR3 · 4:52
- WINvs Felipe Nsue×1Title bout · Title win #1WCSA Combat Ring 18· Apr 1, 2016· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 9-13UD
Official UFC Ranking
Roman Kopylov's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #14 Middleweight
- First ranked
- Feb 4, 2025
- Times ranked
- 29
Middleweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1782▲10
- Peak
- 1811Jan 12, 2025
- Rated fights
- 20
Frequently asked questions
When does Roman Kopylov fight next?
Roman Kopylov fights Ateba Gautier on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at UFC 332: Silva vs Wang.
What is Roman Kopylov's record?
Roman Kopylov's professional MMA record is 15-5-0.
Who is Roman Kopylov fighting next?
Roman Kopylov's next opponent is Ateba Gautier at UFC 332: Silva vs Wang.
Who did Roman Kopylov fight last?
Roman Kopylov most recently fought Marco Tulio at UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland on Saturday, May 9, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Roman Kopylov fight in?
Roman Kopylov fights at Middleweight.
How many knockouts does Roman Kopylov have?
Roman Kopylov has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Roman Kopylov won?
Roman Kopylov has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Roman Kopylov?
Roman Kopylov is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.
How much does Roman Kopylov weigh?
Roman Kopylov weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).
What is Roman Kopylov's reach?
Roman Kopylov has a reach of 75" (191 cm).
How old is Roman Kopylov?
Roman Kopylov is 34 years old (born May 4, 1992).
Where is Roman Kopylov from?
Roman Kopylov is from Russia.