Oleg Popov MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, MMA Career & Fight History
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OLEG POPOV
RUSSIA • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
23-2-0
(T)KO
9-0
SUB
3-1
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Russia
WT CLASS
Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 1″, 249 lbs
BIRTHDATE
01/10/1992 (34)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
77.0″ (196cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
FedorTeam • Krasnodar, Russia
RESOURCE LINKS
PERSONAL LINKS
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Oleg Popov Record
WINS23
KO/TKO
9
SUB
3
DECISION
11
LOSSES2
KO/TKO
0
SUB
1
DECISION
1
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 25 professional bouts (23-2-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
UPCOMING
Pouya Rahmani
Iran
Iran
PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs. Bilostenniy
Nov / 14 / 2026
Scheduled
3 Rnds
Nov / 14 / 2026
ROUNDS3
STATUSMain Card
METHODScheduled
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Dubai Heavyweight Feature • Popov vs. Rahmani
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Pouya Rahmani
Fight Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Coca-Cola Arena)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Coca-Cola Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup250 lbs vs 250 lbs
Pouya Rahmani Record at Bout (Opponent)6-0-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout23-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Oleg Popov: -220 (Favorite)
vs
Pouya Rahmani: +180 (Underdog)
🥊 Bout Preview:
Heavyweight showcase in Dubai featuring 2025 PFL world tournament champion Oleg Popov facing off against undefeated Iranian wrestling powerhouse Pouya Rahmani.
WIN
Magomed Magomedov
Russia
Russia
Fight Nights 135: Popov vs. Magomedov
Mar / 28 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 28 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Fight Nights 135 Main Event • Popov vs. Magomedov
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Magomed Magomedov
Fight Location Elista, Kalmykia, Russia (Oirats Arena)
Elista, Kalmykia, Russia (Oirats Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 238 lbs
Magomed Magomedov Record at Bout (Opponent)7-5-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout22-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Gerikhan Shibilov
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining in Kalmykia, Popov grounded Magomedov repeatedly with thunderous double-leg takedowns, maintaining heavy top pressure across all three rounds to sweep the judges’ cards (30-27 across all scorecards).
WIN
Alexandr Romanov
Moldova
Moldova
2025 PFL World Championships: Middleweights, Light Heavyweights
Aug / 21 / 2025
Decision – Split
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Aug / 21 / 2025
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PFL Heavyweight World Championship • Popov vs. Romanov
Captured PFL World Title
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Alexandr Romanov
Fight Location Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock)
Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup248 lbs vs 261 lbs
Alexandr Romanov Record at Bout (Opponent)19-3-0 (1 NC)
Oleg Popov Record at Bout21-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD (Championship Prize)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Oleg Popov: -205 (Favorite)
vs
Alexandr Romanov: +170 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a grueling 25-minute championship final, Popov out-worked UFC veteran Romanov with active leg kicks, knees in the clinch, and late-round takedowns to secure a 48-47, 47-48, 48-47 split decision, capturing the 2025 PFL heavyweight world title and the $1,000,000 tournament crown.
WIN
Rodrigo Nascimento
Brazil
Brazil
2025 PFL Semifinals: Middleweights, Light Heavyweights, Heavyweights
Jun / 27 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 27 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Heavyweight Semifinal • Popov vs. Nascimento
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Rodrigo Nascimento
Fight Location Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup249 lbs vs 264 lbs
Rodrigo Nascimento Record at Bout (Opponent)11-3-0 (1 NC)
Oleg Popov Record at Bout20-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Oleg Popov: -310 (Favorite)
vs
Rodrigo Nascimento: +250 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov controlled UFC veteran Nascimento against the fence and dragged him to the canvas in every frame, racking up over ten minutes of control time to sweep all three scorecards (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) and advance to the PFL Finals.
WIN
Karl Williams
United States
United States
2025 PFL First Round: Heavyweights & Light Heavyweights
May / 01 / 2025
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 01 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Heavyweight Quarterfinal • Popov vs. Williams
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Karl Williams
Fight Location Orlando, Florida, United States (Addition Financial Arena)
Orlando, Florida, United States (Addition Financial Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup246 lbs vs 242 lbs
Karl Williams Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout19-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Oleg Popov: -275 (Favorite)
vs
Karl Williams: +225 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a battle of wrestling powerhouses, Popov out-struck Williams on the feet and scored a decisive third-round trip takedown to edge a 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 split decision.
LOSS
Denis Goltsov
Russia
Russia
2024 PFL World Championship
Nov / 29 / 2024
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:55)
Nov / 29 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME2:55
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PFL Heavyweight World Championship • Goltsov vs. Popov
Challenged for PFL World Title
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Denis Goltsov
Fight Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (The Mayadeen)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (The Mayadeen)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 245 lbs
Denis Goltsov Record at Bout (Opponent)35-8-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout19-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Oleg Popov: -130 (Favorite)
vs
Denis Goltsov: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov secured an early double-leg takedown inside Goltsov’s guard, but Goltsov trapped Popov’s neck and arm from the bottom, locking in a tight triangle choke to force the tap at 2:55 of the opening round.
WIN
Linton Vassell
England
England
2024 PFL Playoffs: Heavyweights & Women’s Flyweights
Aug / 02 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 02 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Heavyweight Semifinal • Popov vs. Vassell
Playoff Semifinal
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Linton Vassell
Fight Location Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Municipal Auditorium)
Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Municipal Auditorium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup246 lbs vs 241 lbs
Linton Vassell Record at Bout (Opponent)24-9-0 (1 NC)
Oleg Popov Record at Bout18-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Oleg Popov: -270 (Favorite)
vs
Linton Vassell: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov utilized suffocating wrestling pressure against Bellator title challenger Vassell, scoring takedowns in every round to capture a 30-27 unanimous decision and advance to the 2024 PFL Finals.
WIN
Davion Franklin
United States
United States
2024 PFL Regular Season: Heavyweights & Women’s Flyweights
Jun / 13 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 13 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL 4 Heavyweight Bout • Popov vs. Franklin
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Davion Franklin
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup244 lbs vs 268.5 lbs (Missed Weight)
Davion Franklin Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout17-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Oleg Popov: -333 (Favorite)
vs
Davion Franklin: +265 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Bryan Miner
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Despite Franklin missing weight by over two pounds, Popov completely neutralized his power with body lock takedowns and dominant top control to sweep the scorecards (30-27 across all judges).
WIN
Steve Mowry
United States
United States
2024 PFL Regular Season: Heavyweights & Women’s Flyweights
Apr / 04 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:47)
Apr / 04 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME3:47
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL 1 Regular Season Opener • Popov vs. Mowry
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Steve Mowry
Fight Location San Antonio, Texas, United States (Boeing Center at Tech Port)
San Antonio, Texas, United States (Boeing Center at Tech Port)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup244.6 lbs vs 256.2 lbs
Steve Mowry Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-1 (1 NC)
Oleg Popov Record at Bout16-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Oleg Popov: -110 (Pick’em)
vs
Steve Mowry: -110 (Pick’em)
Officials
Ref: Kerry Hatley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his PFL regular season debut, Popov took the 6’8″ Mowry down, passed guard, and rained down hammerfists and elbows to force a referee TKO stoppage at 3:47 of round two.
WIN
Gokhan Saricam
Turkey
Turkey
Bellator 291: Amosov vs. Storley 2
Feb / 25 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 25 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Promotional Debut • Popov vs. Saricam
Bellator Debut
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Gokhan Saricam
Fight Location Dublin, Ireland (3Arena)
Dublin, Ireland (3Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup247.8 lbs vs 248.6 lbs
Gokhan Saricam Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout15-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Oleg Popov: -188 (Favorite)
vs
Gokhan Saricam: +155 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his Bellator debut, Popov put on a chain-wrestling masterclass against Turkish kickboxer Saricam, grounding him in all three frames to win a 29-28 unanimous decision.
WIN
Antonio Silva
Brazil
Brazil
MMA Series 53: MMA Series Russia
Jun / 24 / 2022
KO
Rnd 2 (0:15)
Jun / 24 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME0:15
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 MMA Series 53 Main Event • Popov vs. Bigfoot
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Antonio Silva
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (Luzhniki Stadium)
Moscow, Russia (Luzhniki Stadium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 265 lbs
Antonio Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)19-13-1
Oleg Popov Record at Bout14-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov hurt former UFC title challenger “Bigfoot” Silva with hard hooks in round one, then closed the show just 15 seconds into round two with a thunderous left hook that knocked Silva out cold.
WIN
Alejandro Solorzano
Mexico
Mexico
MMA Series 43: Moscow Calling
Oct / 30 / 2021
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
Rnd 2
Oct / 30 / 2021
ROUND2
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 MMA Series 43 • Popov vs. Solorzano
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Alejandro Solorzano
Fight Location Moscow, Russia
Moscow, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 250 lbs
Alejandro Solorzano Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout13-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov punished Solorzano from top control with brutal ground-and-pound over two rounds, leaving him battered and prompting his corner to wave off the fight before round three.
WIN
Marcos Brigagao
Brazil
Brazil
BFC 3: Blacksmith Fight Championship 3
Sep / 25 / 2021
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 3 (2:10)
Sep / 25 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME2:10
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 BFC 3 Main Event • Popov vs. Brigagão
Main Event
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Marcos Brigagão
Fight Location Anapa, Russia
Anapa, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 240 lbs
Marcos Brigagão Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout12-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov took Contender Series veteran Brigagão to the canvas in the third round and trapped him in an inverted triangle choke to force the tap at 2:10.
WIN
Fernando Batista
Brazil
Brazil
Open Fighting Championship 6
Jul / 04 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:46)
Jul / 04 / 2021
ROUND2
TIME2:46
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Open FC 6 Feature • Popov vs. Batista
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Fernando Batista
Fight Location Saint Petersburg, Russia (Tinkoff Arena)
Saint Petersburg, Russia (Tinkoff Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 255 lbs
Fernando Batista Record at Bout (Opponent)8-6-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout11-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov overpowered Batista in the clinch and grounded him, landing heavy ground strikes to force a referee TKO stoppage at 2:46 of the second round.
WIN
Fayoz Shomurodov
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
MMA Series 33: Barvikha Luxury
May / 29 / 2021
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:39)
May / 29 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME1:39
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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MMA Series Heavyweight Championship • Popov vs. Shomurodov
Captured MMA Series Title
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Fayoz Shomurodov
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (Barvikha Luxury Village)
Moscow, Russia (Barvikha Luxury Village)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 235 lbs
Fayoz Shomurodov Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout10-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov claimed the MMA Series heavyweight championship, taking Shomurodov down early and locking up a kimura / armlock to earn a quick tap at 1:39 of round one.
WIN
Abdul Elwahab Saeed
Egypt
Egypt
MMA Series 26: Fight Riot
Feb / 20 / 2021
KO
Rnd 1 (3:40)
Feb / 20 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME3:40
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 MMA Series 26 Feature • Popov vs. Saeed
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Abdul Elwahab Saeed
Fight Location Voronezh, Russia (Event-Hall)
Voronezh, Russia (Event-Hall)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 245 lbs
Abdul Elwahab Saeed Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout9-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov marched forward behind crisp straight punches and dropped Saeed with a right hook, finishing the contest at 3:40 of the opening round.
WIN
Sergey Alekseevich
Russia
Russia
MMA Series 21: Krasnaya Polyana
Nov / 21 / 2020
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 2 (3:13)
Nov / 21 / 2020
ROUND2
TIME3:13
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 MMA Series 21 • Popov vs. Alekseevich
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Sergey Alekseevich
Fight Location Sochi, Russia (Krasnaya Polyana Casino)
Sochi, Russia (Krasnaya Polyana Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 240 lbs
Sergey Alekseevich Record at Bout (Opponent)3-3-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout8-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov dragged the action to the canvas and caught Alekseevich with a triangle choke from top guard, forcing the submission at 3:13 of round two.
WIN
Magomedbag Agaev
Russia
Russia
FNG 97: Fight Nights Global 97
Sep / 19 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 19 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Fight Nights Global 97 • Popov vs. Agaev
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Magomedbag Agaev
Fight Location Elista, Kalmykia, Russia (Oirats Arena)
Elista, Kalmykia, Russia (Oirats Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 230 lbs
Magomedbag Agaev Record at Bout (Opponent)28-21-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout7-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov out-wrestled experienced Russian veteran Agaev across three rounds, maintaining heavy top control to earn a 30-27 unanimous decision.
WIN
Denis Arkhireev
Russia
Russia
MMA Series 7: People’s Championship
Jun / 20 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:00)
Jun / 20 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME2:00
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 MMA Series 7 • Popov vs. Arkhireev
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Denis Arkhireev
Fight Location Saint Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 240 lbs
Denis Arkhireev Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout6-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov swarmed Arkhireev with punches against the ropes, dropping him and forcing the referee stoppage inside two minutes.
WIN
Geronimo dos Santos
Brazil
Brazil
League S-70: Plotforma Cup 2019
Aug / 14 / 2019
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (1:49)
Aug / 14 / 2019
ROUND2
TIME1:49
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 S-70 Plotforma Cup • Popov vs. Mondragon
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Geronimo dos Santos
Fight Location Sochi, Russia (Plotforma S-70)
Sochi, Russia (Plotforma S-70)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 265 lbs
Geronimo dos Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)41-21-1
Oleg Popov Record at Bout5-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov neutralized the hulking Brazilian veteran “Mondragon” with takedowns and grounded strikes, forcing the referee to stop the fight at 1:49 of round two.
WIN
Alexander Soldatkin
Russia
Russia
Battle on Volga 10: Nurmagomedov vs. Lima
Apr / 14 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 14 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Battle on Volga 10 • Popov vs. Soldatkin
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Alexander Soldatkin
Fight Location Tolyatti, Russia (Lada Arena)
Tolyatti, Russia (Lada Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 245 lbs
Alexander Soldatkin Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout4-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a battle of heavyweight prospects, Popov utilized his chain wrestling to control Soldatkin on the ground and earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Yuriy Fedorov
Russia
Russia
M-1 Challenge 98: Frolov vs. Silva
Nov / 02 / 2018
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (2:38)
Nov / 02 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME2:38
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Challenge 98 • Popov vs. Fedorov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Yuriy Fedorov
Fight Location Chelyabinsk, Russia (Traktor Ice Arena)
Chelyabinsk, Russia (Traktor Ice Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 240 lbs
Yuriy Fedorov Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout3-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov took Fedorov down, passed to mount, and rained down unanswered punches to earn a TKO victory at 2:38 of round two.
WIN
Adam Bogatyrev
Russia
Russia
M-1 Challenge 95: Battle in the Mountains 7
Jul / 21 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 21 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Challenge 95 • Popov vs. Bogatyrev
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Adam Bogatyrev
Fight Location Nazran, Ingushetia, Russia
Nazran, Ingushetia, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 245 lbs
Adam Bogatyrev Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout2-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov handed future ACA heavyweight title contender Adam Bogatyrev his first career defeat, using suffocating wrestling and clinch control over three rounds to win a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Yusup Suleymanov
Russia
Russia
EFN: Fight Nights Global 54
Nov / 16 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Nov / 16 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Fight Nights Global 54 • Suleymanov vs. Popov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Yusup Suleymanov
Fight Location Rostov-on-Don, Russia (Sport Palace)
Rostov-on-Don, Russia (Sport Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 240 lbs
Yusup Suleymanov Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A closely contested grappling match between Russian heavyweights. Suleymanov scored key takedowns in the second and third frames to hand Popov the first defeat of his career via unanimous decision.
WIN
Timofey Mishev
Russia
Russia
EFN: Fight Nights Global 48
May / 26 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 26 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Fight Nights Global 48 • Popov vs. Mishev
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Timofey Mishev
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (Luzhniki Small Sports Arena)
Moscow, Russia (Luzhniki Small Sports Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 245 lbs
Timofey Mishev Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Popov controlled the grappling exchanges and top control across all three rounds to earn a clear unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Anton Vyazigin
Russia
Russia
EFN: Fight Nights Petersburg
Oct / 23 / 2015
KO (Punch)
Rnd 1 (2:56)
Oct / 23 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:56
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Popov vs. Vyazigin
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupOleg Popov vs Anton Vyazigin
Fight Location Saint Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)
Saint Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 255 lbs
Anton Vyazigin Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Oleg Popov Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional debut, Popov scored an upset victory over the undefeated heavyweight prospect Anton Vyazigin, landing a devastating overhand right that knocked Vyazigin out at 2:56 of the opening round.
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