Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLPFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Oleg Popov
RussiaOleg Popov
23-2-0
RESULT

Oleg Popov def. Alexander Romanov (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
Alexander Romanov
MoldovaAlexander Romanov
“King Kong”
18-3-0
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, United States

Oleg Popov defeated Alexander Romanov by Split Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals, held Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood.

Judges' Scorecards

Jason Grenier
#PopovRomanov
1109
2109
3109
4910
5910
Total4847
Eliseo Rodriguez
#PopovRomanov
1109
2109
3910
4910
5910
Total4748
Troy Wincapaw
#PopovRomanov
1109
2109
3109
4910
5109
Total4946

Media Scores

2
Popov
–
3
Romanov
●48–47 Romanov×3●48–47 Popov×2
All 5 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

50%
Popov
50%
Romanov
16 fan scorecards submitted
●48–47 Romanov50%●49–46 Popov43.8%●48–47 Popov6.2%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
94%
Popov
R2
88%
Popov
R3
63%
Popov
R4
100%
Romanov
R5
50%
Popov

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Oleg Popov vs Alexander Romanov?

Oleg Popov defeated Alexander Romanov by Split Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals, held Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood.

What were the judges' scorecards for Oleg Popov vs Alexander Romanov?

The judges scored it 48–47, 47–48, 49–46 — Oleg Popov won the decision.

Referee
Marcos Perez
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Oleg Popov 44%56% Alexander Romanov

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
18-3-0
1597
Elo rating
1636
3
Win Streak
1
34
Age
35
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
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Stance
Southpaw
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
Moldova

Striking Profile

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SLpM
3.78
—
Str. Acc.
51%
—
SApM
2.13
—
Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
4.49
—
TD Acc.
55%
—
TD Def.
28%
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Sub. Avg.
0.90

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
Alexander Romanov · 3-2
  • W
    Rodrigo Nascimento
    PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKeeSat, Apr 11, 2026
    Submission · R2 · 3:10 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Oleg Popov
    PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 FinalsThu, Aug 21, 2025
    Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Tim Johnson
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First RoundThu, May 1, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:53 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Rodrigo Nascimento
    UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs AlbaziSat, Nov 2, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Jailton Almeida
    UFC 302: Makhachev vs PoirierSat, Jun 1, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 2:27 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 11 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
36.0
—
Avg takedowns
2.64
—
Avg control time
4:20
—
Career high strikes
85
—
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Oleg Popov
Strike target
Alexander Romanov
—
Head
76%
—
Body
10%
—
Leg
14%
Oleg Popov
Strike position
Alexander Romanov
—
Distance
40%
—
Clinch
11%
—
Ground
50%