Oleg Popov is advancing to the PFL World Tournament final where he will face Alexandr Romanov. Romanov reached the final after a controversial No Contest incident against Valentin Moldavsky. Popov, with a record of 21-2, previously lost to Denis Goltsov but rebounded by defeating Rodrigo Nascimento. Popov shared his eagerness for the final and recognized Romanov's strength, expressing satisfaction with the PFL and stating he would likely decline UFC offers in the future.
Popov expressed confidence heading into the final, stating 'I feel very healthy, wonderful, and I'm ready to go.' He acknowledged Romanov as 'a big, heavy, strong wrestler' and recognized the challenge he poses.
Despite losing in the previous season finale, Popov showcased his resilience by defeating UFC veteran Rodrigo Nascimento, proving his elite status in mixed martial arts.
Popov emphasized his loyalty to the PFL, stating, 'the organization is good. Each time, events are better organized. Overall, a cool promotion.' He indicated he would likely turn down UFC offers.
He revealed his motivation for the final, saying, 'This is my second time reaching the final. A great responsibility. I finally want to win, I hope I can do it.'
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