"It did not go my way, but it's not something we're going to put our heads down about. We're going to keep training, keep moving forward,"
"This time around, none of that was an issue. We had a good camp, we got prepared, and hopefully just moving forward."
"I think so. So we're going to play a game with him. We're going to be sly with him."
"We're definitely not forgetting about the wrestling aspect of the fight."
Roman Kopylov (14-4) will face Gregory Rodrigues at UFC 322 this Saturday despite a unanimous decision loss to Paulo Costa in July. Kopylov attributes part of the Costa result to scheduling disruptions and reports this camp was stable and well-prepared. The matchup contrasts Kopylov's technical style with Rodrigues' brawling tendencies, and Kopylov plans a tactical, sly game plan rather than pure aggression. Training emphasis includes both striking and continued wrestling and ground work. The fight represents an opportunity for Kopylov to move forward in the middleweight division.
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