Oleg Popov (21-2) will face Alexander Romanov, who now represents Moldova, in the PFL World Tournament heavyweight final at PFL Hollywood. Romanov advanced after his previous bout ended early due to a low blow; officials ruled the result a No Contest but the judges selected Romanov to advance. Popov said he cannot judge that decision and noted a cordial acquaintance with Romanov rather than a friendship. Popov predicted a wrestling-heavy contest with clinching and said he will not avoid engagement. Popov expressed interest in a future fight with Corey Anderson but declined facing teammate Vadim Nemkov.
Hollywood, FL - Heavyweight Oleg Popov faces fellow Russian (now representing Moldova) Alexander Romanov in the PFL World Tournament heavyweight final this Thursday. The fight is one of three World Tournament finals on the PFL Hollywood card, and perhaps one of the more surprising. Romanov, a former UFC standout, advanced after his last fight ended early due to a low blow. Technically a No Contest, the judges still selected Romanov to advance.
Popov (21-2), speaking via translator, didn't have much to say about that during the PFL Hollywood media day. "I'm a fighter, I'm not a judge. I cannot judge. The judge knows best, I guess," he told Cageside Press and other media outlets. Romanov was spotted playing translator for Popov once back in Orlando, but according to Popov, they aren't quite friends. Just a pair of Russian speakers in a foreign land.
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