Roman Kopylov vs Marco Tulio Insights, 05/09/2026 UFC Vegas 117 Odds

• Roman Kopylov vs Marco Tulio: Fight Preview
• UFC Vegas 117: Countdown
• Location: Meta APEX, Las Vegas
• Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

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On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Roman Kopylov will go head-to-head with Marco Tulio at UFC Vegas 117. Early betting odds place Kopylov at +165, while Tulio is favored at -190.

Roman Kopylov boasts a professional record of 14 wins and 5 losses (14-5-0). At 34 years old, he competes in the middleweight division at 185 lbs and stands 6 feet tall with a reach of 75 inches. Marco “Matuto” Tulio, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing in at 185 lbs, has a career record of 14 wins and 2 losses (14-2-0) and reaches 74 inches. In terms of striking, Kopylov averages 4.59 significant strikes landed per minute, while Tulio scores 6.69. Kopylov connects with 50% of his strikes, whereas Tulio achieves 58%. Defensively, Kopylov permits 5.18 significant strikes against him, while Tulio only allows 2.58. Kopylov defends against 52% of incoming strikes, while Tulio’s defense rate stands at 59%.

In terms of grappling stats, Kopylov showcases moderate wrestling skills, recording an average of 1.14 takedowns every 3 rounds with a success rate of 47%. He defends against 88% of opponent takedown attempts. Conversely, Tulio successfully completes 26% of his takedown efforts and defends against 85% of those aimed at him. When it comes to submission attempts, Kopylov averages 0.8 submissions every 3 rounds while Tulio attempts 0.3.

In his most recent bout, Kopylov faced Gregory Rodrigues, succumbing to a unanimous decision in the third round. Rodrigues achieved 91 of 174 strikes, while Kopylov landed 54 of 109. Rodrigues’ significant strike accuracy was 52%, hitting 90 of 173 total strikes, with 59 of those to the head. Kopylov landed 52 of 105 significant strikes, yielding a 49% accuracy rate.

Marco Tulio’s last match was against Christian Leroy Duncan, where he was defeated due to a head punch in round 2. Duncan achieved an impressive strike rate, landing 86% from range, while Tulio landed 47% of his total strikes, including 27 of 57. Duncan managed to land 23 of 46 significant strikes, hitting 11 of 27 aimed at the head.

Additional Notable Fights to Watch

Keep an eye on the matchup between Pat Sabatini and William Gomis. Sabatini, with a career record of 21-5-0, is a 35-year-old fighter weighing 145 lbs and stands at 5’8″ tall, with a 70″ reach. Gomis, a 28-year-old southpaw, is claiming a record of 15-3-0, weighs in at 145 lbs, and is 6’0″ tall with a 73″ reach. In grappling, Sabatini averages 4.48 takedowns every 3 rounds, while Gomis attempts 0.86 takedowns every 15 minutes. In striking metrics, Sabatini lands 1.69 strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 59%, while Gomis hits 3.48 strikes per minute at a 49% rate.

Don’t miss the bout between Djorden Santos and Baisangur Susurkaev. Susurkaev, maintaining an undefeated record of 11-0-0, is a 25-year-old fighter who weighs 185 lbs and stands at 6’2″ with a reach of 79″. Santos, measuring in at 6’0″ and weighing 185 lbs, has a professional record of 11-2-0 and a reach of 75″. In takedown defense, Susurkaev blocks 75% of attempts and finishes 28% of his takedowns, while Santos completes 33% of his takedown attempts and defends against 86% of opponent tries. Striking analysis shows Susurkaev absorbing 3.78 strikes per minute, landing 4.56, while Santos absorbs 5.98 and lands 7.00.

Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC event?

Prediction: Lean towards Marco Tulio (-190)