Kopylov upsets hyped Gautier with Round 1 TKO at UFC 332
Roman Kopylov knocked out heavily hyped Ateba Gautier 3 minutes and 12 seconds into their middleweight bout.
Roman Kopylov pulled off an upset at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City. Kopylov stopped the hyped Ateba Gautier by TKO early in the first round.
Kopylov got a knockdown, then finished him at the 3:12 mark. Gautier came in as the favourite with a 5-1 UFC record.
Kopylov was seen by many as an easy win. The victory changes what people think of Kopylov.
In his post-fight interview, Kopylov said through an interpreter: "Honestly, I think I'm dreaming. I was up against a young guy, a killer and a guy that finishes everybody by knockout."
- 5-1
- Gautier's UFC record
- 3:12 of Round 1
- Finish time
- 8-5
- Kopylov's UFC record
- Delta Center, Salt Lake City
- Event location
Why it mattersA significant upset in UFC shifts perceptions of both fighters and opens new opportunities for Kopylov.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though UFC fans locally follow international events closely.
Corroborated byufc.com·mmafighting.com
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