Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Oleg Popov def. Karl Williams (Decision)
Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
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.
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
1
Popov
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3
Williams
●29–28 Williams×3●29–28 Popov
All 4 media scorecards▾
- Ben Duffy · Sherdog.com29–28Popov
- J.L. Kirven · Sherdog.com29–28Williams
- Mike Pendleton · Sherdog.com29–28Williams
- Seán Sheehan · SevereMMA.com29–28Williams
Fan Scorecards
17%
Popov
83%
Williams
6 fan scorecards submitted
●29–28 Williams50%●30–27 Williams33.3%●29–28 Popov16.7%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
67%
Popov
R2
100%
Williams
R3
83%
Williams
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Oleg Popov vs Karl Williams?
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.
What were the judges' scorecards for Oleg Popov vs Karl Williams?
The judges scored it 29–28, 28–29, 29–28 — Oleg Popov won the decision.
Referee
Chris Mignocchi
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Oleg Popov 49%51% Karl Williams
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
23-2-0
Record
10-2-0
1563
Elo rating
1569
3
Win Streak
0
34
Age
36
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
79"
201 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
Virgin Islands, U.S.
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.
55%
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.
0.20
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Oleg Popov · 4-1
- WPFL World Tournament 10: 2025 FinalsThu, Aug 21, 2025Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: SemifinalsFri, Jun 27, 2025Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First RoundThu, May 1, 2025Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 FinalsFri, Nov 29, 2024Submission · R1 · 2:55 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 2, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Karl Williams · 0-5
- LPFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. ZendeliSat, May 2, 2026Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- L
- LPFL World Tournament 10: 2025 FinalsThu, Aug 21, 2025TKO · R2 · 4:11 · Heavyweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First RoundThu, May 1, 2025Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LUFC Fight Night: Tybura vs Spivac 2Sat, Aug 10, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Head-to-Head History
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%