Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Oleg Popov
Oleg Popov
23-2-0
RESULT

Oleg Popov def. Karl Williams (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Karl Williams
Karl Williams
10-2-0
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Universal Studios, Orlando, United States

Oleg Popov defeated Karl Williams by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round, held Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Universal Studios, Orlando.

Referee
Chris Mignocchi
Pre-fight comparison▾

Tale of the Tape

23-2-0
Record
10-2-0
4
Win Streak
0
34
Age
36
6'1"
Height
6'3"
77"
Reach
79"
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Stance
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Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
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Nationality
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Striking Profile

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SLpM
2.68
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Str. Acc.
48%
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SApM
2.15
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Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
4.20
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TD Acc.
48%
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TD Def.
100%
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Sub. Avg.
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Recent form (last 5 fights)

Oleg Popov · 4-1
  • W
    Alexander Romanov
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 10: FinalsThu, Aug 21, 2025
    Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Alexandr Romanov
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 10: FinalsThu, Aug 21, 2025
    Decision · Heavyweight
  • W
    Rodrigo Nascimento
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: SemifinalsFri, Jun 27, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Karl Williams
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First RoundThu, May 1, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Denis Goltsov
    Professional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 FinalsFri, Nov 29, 2024
    TECHNICAL · R1 · 2:55 · Heavyweight
Karl Williams · 0-5
  • L
    Maxwell Djantou Nana
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. ZendeliFri, May 1, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Pouya Rahmani
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. DavisSat, Feb 7, 2026
    Submission · R2 · 3:41 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Sergey Bilostenniy
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 10: FinalsThu, Aug 21, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 4:11 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Oleg Popov
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First RoundThu, May 1, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Jhonata Diniz
    UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs Spivac 2Sat, Aug 10, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 6 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
35.0
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Avg takedowns
3.17
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Avg control time
4:22
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Career high strikes
70
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Career high TDs
8

Strike Distribution

Oleg Popov
Strike target
Karl Williams
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Head
68%
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Body
13%
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Leg
19%
Oleg Popov
Strike position
Karl Williams
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Distance
74%
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Clinch
5%
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Ground
21%