Oleg Popov

23-2-0PFL #1Heavyweight

RussiaLast 5

Grappling 1-0Wrestling 1-0

Last fight: Win vs Rassul Khatayev · Unanimous Decision · Aug 8, 2026

23-2-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Pouya Rahmani

PFLPFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy·Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Oleg Popov holds a professional MMA record of 23-2-0. Popov has 26 professional MMA bouts on record. Popov has won 24 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 12 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Popov also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Popov also has 1 recorded wrestling bout. Most recent fight: August 21, 2025. Tracked organizations: PFL, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 250 lbs113 kg
Reach: 77"196 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jan 10, 1992
Age: 34
Nationality: Russia
Birthplace: Krasnodar, Russia

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

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Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 23-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.06per min

Strikes absorbed1.10per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed4.96per 15 min

70% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Oleg Popov sits in the top 25.

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Upcoming

PFLPFL Dubai: Nemkov vs BilostenniyNov 14, 2026
vs Pouya RahmaniHeavyweight

Career history

WIN
vs Rassul Khatayev
Games of the Future 2026· Aug 8, 2026· Heavyweight· 24-2
UD
WIN
vs Magomed Magomedov
BetCity Fight Nights 135· Mar 28, 2026· Heavyweight· 23-2 vs 7-6
UD
WIN
vs Alexander Romanov×1Title bout · Title win #1
PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals· Aug 21, 2025· Heavyweight· 22-2 vs 19-4
DEC
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rodrigo Nascimento
PFL World Tournament 7: 2025 Semifinals· Jun 27, 2025· Heavyweight· 21-2 vs 12-4
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Karl Williams
PFL World Tournament 4: 2025 First Round· May 1, 2025· Heavyweight· 20-2 vs 10-3
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Denis GoltsovTitle bout
PFL 2024 Championships· Nov 29, 2024· Heavyweight· 19-2 vs 36-8
SUB
R1 · 2:55
WIN
vs Linton Vassell
PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs· Aug 2, 2024· Heavyweight· 19-1 vs 25-10
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Davion Franklin
PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 13, 2024· Heavyweight· 18-1 vs 6-3
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Steve Mowry
PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season· Apr 4, 2024· Heavyweight· 17-1 vs 10-2-1
TKO
R2 · 3:47
WIN
vs Gokhan Saricam
Bellator 291: Amosov vs Storley 2· Feb 25, 2023· 16-1 vs 8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Antonio Silva
MMA Series 53· Jun 24, 2022· Heavyweight· 15-1 vs 19-14
TKO
R2 · 0:15
WIN
vs Alejandro Solorzano
MMA Series 43· Oct 30, 2021· Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 9-3
TKO
WIN
vs Marcos Brigagão
Blacksmith Fight Championship 3· Sep 25, 2021· Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 14-3
SUB
R3 · 2:10
WIN
vs Fernando Batista
Open Fighting Championship 6· Jul 4, 2021· Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 10-7
TKO
R2 · 2:46
WIN
vs Fayoz Shomurodov×1Title bout · Title win #1
MMA Series 33· May 29, 2021· Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 4-5
SUB
R1 · 1:39
WIN
vs Abdul Elwahab Saeed
MMA Series 26· Feb 20, 2021· Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 4-1-1
TKO
R1 · 3:40
WIN
vs Sergey Alekseevich
MMA Series 21· Nov 21, 2020· Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 8-5
SUB
R2 · 3:13
WIN
vs Baga Agaev
Fight Nights Global 97· Sep 19, 2020· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 28-22
UD
WIN
vs Denis Arkhireev
MMA Series 7· Jun 20, 2020· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 2-2
TKO
R1 · 2:00
WIN
vs Geronimo dos Santos
S-70: Plotforma Cup 2019· Aug 14, 2019· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 41-22-1
TKO
R2 · 1:49
WIN
vs Alexander Soldatkin
Battle on Volga 10· Apr 14, 2019· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 3-3
UD
WIN
vs Yuriy Fedorov
M-1 Challenge 98· Nov 2, 2018· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 2-2
TKO
R2 · 2:38
WIN
vs Adam Bogatyrev
M-1 Challenge 95· Jul 21, 2018· Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 6-1
UD
LOSS
vs Yusup Suliemanov
Fight Nights Global 54· Nov 16, 2016· 2-1 vs 4-1
UD
WIN
vs Timofey Mishev
Fight Nights Global 48· May 26, 2016· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-3
UD
WIN
vs Anton Vyazigin
Fight Nights Global 42· Oct 23, 2015· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 3-1
TKO
R1 · 2:56

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Official PFL Ranking

Oleg Popov's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current: #1 Heavyweight
Peak: #1 Heavyweight
First ranked: Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked: 7

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1865▲5
Peak: 1865Aug 8, 2026
Rated fights: 26

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Frequently asked questions

When does Oleg Popov fight next?

Oleg Popov fights Pouya Rahmani on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy.

What is Oleg Popov's record?

Oleg Popov's professional MMA record is 23-2-0.

Who is Oleg Popov fighting next?

Oleg Popov's next opponent is Pouya Rahmani at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy.

Who did Oleg Popov fight last?

Oleg Popov most recently fought Alexander Romanov at PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals on Thursday, August 21, 2025, WIN (Decision).

What weight class does Oleg Popov fight in?

Oleg Popov fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Oleg Popov have?

Oleg Popov has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Oleg Popov?

Oleg Popov is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Oleg Popov weigh?

Oleg Popov weighs 250 lbs (113 kg).

What is Oleg Popov's reach?

Oleg Popov has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Oleg Popov?

Oleg Popov is 34 years old (born Jan 10, 1992).

Where is Oleg Popov from?

Oleg Popov is from Russia.

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