Unranked fighter Roman Kopylov delivers a thunderous knockout at UFC 291. Read about his impressive victory and his call-out to No. 6 ranked middleweight Sean Strickland.
Unranked Fighter Scores Thunderous Knockout at UFC 291
Roman Kopylov made a statement at UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 in Salt Lake City on Saturday night. Despite not competing for the BMF title, Kopylov fought like a champion and delivered one of the best knockouts of the year.
In a wild exchange with his opponent, Ribeiro, in Round 1, both fighters appeared stunned at various points. However, Kopylov quickly silenced the chaos with a thunderous left head kick knockout just seconds into the second round. The impact of the strike and Ribeiro’s expression of pain were both uncomfortable to witness.
The referee wasted no time in stopping the fight after one follow-up strike. Kopylov’s victory marks his third consecutive knockout, following his previous wins against Punahele Soriano and Alessio di Chirico in the past 10 months.
Despite not being ranked by the UFC, Kopylov made a bold move by calling out No. 6 ranked middleweight Sean Strickland during his post-fight interview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan. This win proves that Kopylov has found his groove after a tough 0-2 start to his UFC career.
Fight Results
| Fighter | Result |
|---|---|
| Roman Kopylov | Won by knockout |
| Ribeiro | Lost by knockout |
Kopylov’s impressive performance at UFC 291 has put him on the radar of the MMA community. Fans are eagerly awaiting his next fight and the opportunity to see more of his explosive knockout power.
