Best fights of Oleg Popov
Over 10 years as a professional, Oleg Popov has compiled a 23-2 (12) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Oleg Popov defeats Alexander Romanov
On August 21, 2025 Oleg Popov fought Alexander Romanov for the vacant 2025 PFL Tournament heavyweight title. Popov was 33 years old with a record of 21-2, and Romanov was 34 with a record of 19-3. Popov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Popov won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Oleg Popov defeats Rodrigo Nascimento
On June 27, 2025 Oleg Popov faced Rodrigo Nascimento in a heavyweight bout. Popov was 33 years old with a record of 20-2, and Nascimento was 32 with a record of 12-3. Both Popov and Nascimento were coming off a win. Popov won via unanimous decision.
3. Oleg Popov defeats Linton Vassell
On August 2, 2024 Oleg Popov faced Linton Vassell in a heavyweight bout. Popov was 32 years old with a record of 18-1, and Vassell was 41 with a record of 25-9. Popov was on a 16-fight winning streak and Vassell was coming off a win. Popov won via unanimous decision.
4. Oleg Popov submits Fayoz Shomurodov
On May 29, 2021 Oleg Popov fought Fayoz Shomurodov for the vacant MMA Series heavyweight title. Popov was 29 years old with a record of 10-1, and Shomurodov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Popov was on a 8-fight winning streak. Popov submitted Fayoz Shomurodov via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Oleg Popov KOs Denis Arkhireev
On June 20, 2020 Oleg Popov faced Denis Arkhireev in a heavyweight bout. Popov was 28 years old with a record of 6-1, and Arkhireev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Popov was on a 4-fight winning streak. Popov stopped Denis Arkhireev via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Oleg Popov KOs Anton Vyazigin
On October 23, 2015 Oleg Popov faced Anton Vyazigin in a heavyweight bout. Popov was 23 years old with a record of 0-0, and Vyazigin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Popov stopped Anton Vyazigin via KO in the 1st round.
7. Oleg Popov KOs Steve Mowry
On April 4, 2024 Oleg Popov faced Steve Mowry in a heavyweight bout. Popov was 32 years old with a record of 16-1, and Mowry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Popov was on a 14-fight winning streak. Popov stopped Steve Mowry via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Oleg Popov KOs Alejandro Solorzano
On October 30, 2021 Oleg Popov faced Alejandro Solorzano in a heavyweight bout. Popov was 29 years old with a record of 13-1, and Solorzano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Popov was on a 11-fight winning streak. Popov stopped Alejandro Solorzano via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Oleg Popov KOs Fernando Batista
On July 4, 2021 Oleg Popov faced Fernando Batista in a heavyweight bout. Popov was 29 years old with a record of 11-1, and Batista was 0 with a record of 0-0. Popov was on a 9-fight winning streak. Popov stopped Fernando Batista via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Oleg Popov submits Sergey Alekseevich
On November 21, 2020 Oleg Popov faced Sergey Alekseevich in a heavyweight bout. Popov was 28 years old with a record of 8-1, and Alekseevich was 0 with a record of 0-0. Popov was on a 6-fight winning streak. Popov submitted Sergey Alekseevich via triangle choke in the 2nd round.