UFC, Chris Curtis and Las Vegas

John McCarthy explains why Chris Curtis' UFC Fight Night 249 stoppage loss was a mistake
John McCarthy believes Chris Curtis has a right to be upset about his loss at UFC Fight Night 249. Curtis (31-12 MMA, 5-4 UFC) was outraged by referee Mark Smith's stoppage of his fight against Roman Kopylov (13-3 MMA,
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 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.
Roman Kopylov explains why UFC Fight Night 249 win over Chris Curtis wasn't controversial
While opponent Chris Curtis and many viewers didn’t agree with Mark Smith’s stoppage of their fight Saturday at UFC Fight Night 249, Kopylov (13-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) doesn’t see the ending as all that controversial.
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.
Chris Curtis issues statement following UFC Vegas 101 loss against Roman Kopylov
Chris Curtis fell short against Roman Koylov at UFC Vegas 101 and he has issued a statement after dropping two in a row.
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.
Mark Smith Bashed by Fighter For Last-Second Chris Curtis Stoppage At UFC Vegas 101: ‘Got To Be The Lowest Graded Ref’
Referee Mark Smith gets criticized on social media for being consistently inconsistent following last-second Chris Curtis stoppage
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Coach Eric Nicksick goes nuclear on "egomaniac" referee in brutally honest reaction to Chris Curtis' controversial stoppage loss at UFC Vegas 101
Eric Nicksick recently voiced his disapproval of the referee who officiated Chris Curtis' fight at UFC Vegas 101.
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Eric Nicksick blasts ref Mark Smith after UFC Vegas 101: “I think he’s an egomaniac”
Eric Nicksick, the head coach of Chris Curtis, wasn't a fan of referee Mark Smith and his stoppage at UFC Vegas 101.
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Legendary MMA referee agrees with Chris Curtis after he rages over controversial UFC Vegas 101 defeat
One of the veteran minds of MMA defended Chris Curtis’s stance on the controversial end to his fight at UFC Vegas 101. UFC middleweight Chris Curtis’s first Octagon appearance of 2025 didn’t play out ...
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Chris Curtis Ponders His UFC Future In First Statement After KO Loss To Roman Kopylov
UFC middleweight contender Chris Curtis could be committing to a major change following his latest setback Saturday at the ...
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UFC mailbag: Has Mackenzie Dern turned a corner? Plus, looking ahead to UFC 311
The first UFC event of 2025 took place this past weekend when UFC Vegas 101 went down in the world’s most famous APEX. Though ...
Dana White Will Move UFC 311 if Los Angeles Wildfires Remain Dangerous
The Los Angeles County area in Southern California remains in peril due to raging wildfires in the Pacific Palisades and ...
Chris Curtis reveals he once 'threatened to cripple' Sean Strickland ahead of UFC 312
Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) rematches middleweight champion Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) Feb. 8 in the UFC 312 ...