Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Oleg Popov
RussiaOleg Popov
23-2-0
RESULT

Oleg Popov def. Rodrigo Nascimento (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Rodrigo Nascimento
BrazilRodrigo Nascimento
“Ze Colmeia”
11-3-0 (1 NC)
Friday, June 27, 2025
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, United States

Oleg Popov defeated Rodrigo Nascimento by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals, held Friday, June 27, 2025 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

Judges' Scorecards

Brandon Mason
#PopovNascimento
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Brian Puccillo
#PopovNascimento
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Rick Winter
#PopovNascimento
1109
2109
3109
Total3027

Media Scores

4
Popov
–
0
Nascimento
●30–27 Popov×4
All 4 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

100%
Popov
0%
Nascimento
2 fan scorecards submitted
●30–27 Popov100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Popov
R2
100%
Popov
R3
100%
Popov

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Oleg Popov vs Rodrigo Nascimento?

Oleg Popov defeated Rodrigo Nascimento by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals, held Friday, June 27, 2025 at Wintrust Arena, Chicago.

What were the judges' scorecards for Oleg Popov vs Rodrigo Nascimento?

The judges scored it 30–27, 30–27, 30–27 — Oleg Popov won the decision.

Referee
Rob Madrigal
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Oleg Popov 55%45% Rodrigo Nascimento

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
11-3-0 (1 NC)
1583
Elo rating
1549
3
Win Streak
0
34
Age
33
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
80"
203 cm
—
Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

—
SLpM
3.71
—
Str. Acc.
47%
—
SApM
4.34
—
Str. Def.
44%

Grappling Profile

—
TD Avg.
1.02
—
TD Acc.
37%
—
TD Def.
60%
—
Sub. Avg.
0.50

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Oleg Popov · 4-1
  • W
    Alexander Romanov
    PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 FinalsThu, Aug 21, 2025
    Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · 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
    Submission · R1 · 2:55 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Linton Vassell
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 2, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Rodrigo Nascimento · 1-4
  • L
    Alexander Romanov
    PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKeeSat, Apr 11, 2026
    Submission · R2 · 3:10 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Oleg Popov
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: SemifinalsFri, Jun 27, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Abraham Bably
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First RoundThu, May 1, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Alexander Romanov
    UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs AlbaziSat, Nov 2, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Derrick Lewis
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs NascimentoSat, May 11, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 0:49 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 8 fights
—
Avg sig. strikes
33.9
—
Avg takedowns
0.75
—
Avg control time
2:11
—
Career high strikes
70
—
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Oleg Popov
Strike target
Rodrigo Nascimento
—
Head
69%
—
Body
17%
—
Leg
14%
Oleg Popov
Strike position
Rodrigo Nascimento
—
Distance
80%
—
Clinch
13%
—
Ground
7%