Denis Goltsov has a 37-9-0 professional record and is 36 years old in the Heavyweight division, representing Sambo Piter. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Sep 26, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Denis Goltsov career snapshot Recent form W-L-W-W-W Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 1-fight winning streak Most recent tracked result: Win vs Hasan Mezhiev Finish profile 84% 31 finishes in 37 recorded wins Primary win path knockout/TKO 19 recorded wins by knockout/TKO Denis Goltsov quick answers What is Denis Goltsov's record? Denis Goltsov's professional MMA record is 37-9-0.
How old is Denis Goltsov? Denis Goltsov is 36 years old.
What weight class is Denis Goltsov? Denis Goltsov fights at Heavyweight in PFL.
What gym does Denis Goltsov represent? Denis Goltsov is associated with Sambo Piter. Combat Edge publishes a gym average once at least 3 active fighters have Elo.
How tall is Denis Goltsov? Denis Goltsov is 6'5" tall with a 78" reach.
How much does Denis Goltsov weigh? Denis Goltsov competes at Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 248 lbs.
What is Denis Goltsov's Combat Edge Elo? Denis Goltsov's professional MMA Elo is 1793, with a peak Elo of 1797.
How strong is Denis Goltsov's recent opposition? Denis Goltsov's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1665 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Denis Goltsov's last fight? Denis Goltsov's latest tracked pro fight was against Hasan Mezhiev at PFL Charlotte on Aug 7 2026.
What is Denis Goltsov's recent form? Denis Goltsov's recent tracked pro form is W-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Denis Goltsov usually win? Denis Goltsov's 37 recorded wins include 19 knockouts, 12 submissions, and 6 decisions, with 84% ending before the final bell.
19 Wins by knockout
12 Wins by submission
6 Wins by decision
5 Loss by knockout
3 Loss by submission
1 Loss by decision
Denis Goltsov stats Record : 37 / 9 / 0 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute Not available Fighter 3.77 UFC heavyweight avg
Significant striking accuracy Not available Fighter 49% UFC heavyweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute Not available Fighter 3.92 UFC heavyweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land Not available Fighter 51% UFC heavyweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes Not available Fighter 1.40 UFC heavyweight avg
Takedown accuracy Not available Fighter 30% UFC heavyweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land Not available Fighter 53% UFC heavyweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes Not available Fighter 0.44 UFC heavyweight avg
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Win36-9 +12 Elo Hasan Mezhiev 14-0 TKO (Head Kick and Punches) 0:52 R1 PFL Charlotte Aug 7 2026 View details Cancelled37-9-0 Hasan Mezhiev Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL Washington DC Jul 25 2026 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Linton Vassell Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 Mar 20 2026 Details unavailable Loss36-8 Corey Anderson 18-6 TKO (Elbows) 3:28 R2 PFL Africa 1 Jul 19 2025 Details unavailable Win35-8 Oleg Popov 19-1 Submission (Triangle Choke) 2:55 R1 PFL 2024 Championships Nov 29 2024 Details unavailable Win34-8 Tim Johnson 18-9 TKO (Punches) 2:26 R1 PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs Aug 2 2024 Details unavailable Win33-8 Thiago Santos 22-12 TKO (Punches) 2:22 R1 PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season Jun 13 2024 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Sergey Bilostenniy Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season Jun 13 2024 Details unavailable Win32-8 Linton Vassell 24-8 TKO (Punches) 3:11 R3 PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season Apr 4 2024 Details unavailable Loss32-7 Renan Ferreira 11-3 TKO (Punches) 0:26 R2 PFL 10: 2023 PFL World Championship Nov 24 2023 Details unavailable Win31-7 Jordan Heiderman 7-0 Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) 4:16 R1 PFL 8: 2023 Playoffs Aug 18 2023 Details unavailable Win30-7 Yorgan De Castro 9-4 KO (Punch) 0:18 R1 PFL 5: Regular Season Jun 16 2023 Details unavailable Win29-7 Cezar Ferreira 14-10 KO (Punches) 2:07 R1 PFL 3: 2023 Regular Season Apr 14 2023 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Patrick Brady Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL 3: 2023 Regular Season Apr 14 2023 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Yorgan De Castro Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL 2: 2023 Regular Season Apr 7 2023 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Michał Andryszak Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL 2: 2023 Regular Season Apr 7 2023 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Matheus Scheffel Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs Aug 13 2022 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Bruno Cappelozza Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs Aug 13 2022 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Sam Kei Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL 5: 2022 Regular Season Jun 24 2022 Details unavailable Win28-7 Maurice Greene 10-6 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 PFL 5: 2022 Regular Season Jun 24 2022 Details unavailable Win27-7 Cody Goodale 8-5 TKO (Punches) 3:20 R1 PFL 2: 2022 Regular Season Apr 28 2022 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Sam Kei Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL 2: 2022 Regular Season Apr 28 2022 Details unavailable Loss27-6 Ante Delija 18-4 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 PFL 2021 #8 Aug 19 2021 Details unavailable Win26-6 Brandon Sayles 6-1 TKO (Punches) 1:24 R3 PFL 2021 #6 Jun 25 2021 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Mohammed Usman Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL 2021 #6 Jun 25 2021 Details unavailable Win25-6 Mo DeReese 8-2 TKO (Punches) 4:21 R1 PFL 2021 #3 May 6 2021 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Justin Willis Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL 2021 #3 May 6 2021 Details unavailable Loss25-5 Ali Isaev 7-0 TKO (Punches) 4:59 R3 PFL 2019 #9 Oct 31 2019 Details unavailable Win24-5 Satoshi Ishii 23-10-1 Decision (Majority) 5:00 R2 PFL 2019 #9 Oct 31 2019 Details unavailable Win23-5 Kelvin Tiller 11-3 Submission (Ezekiel Choke) 3:40 R2 PFL 2019 #6 Aug 8 2019 Details unavailable Win22-5 Jared Rosholt 17-6 TKO (Punches) 2:03 R1 PFL 2019 #3 Jun 6 2019 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Gerônimo dos Santos Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded RCC MMA 5: Shlemenko vs. Billstein Dec 15 2018 Details unavailable Win21-5 Ednaldo Oliveira 18-3-1 Submission (Choke) 4:50 R2 S-70: Plotforma Cup 2018 Aug 22 2018 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Denis Stojnić Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded S-70: Plotforma Cup 2018 Aug 22 2018 Details unavailable Cancelled37-9-0 Nick Rossborough Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded PFL 2018 #1 Jun 7 2018 Details unavailable Win20-5 Atanas Djambazov 24-4 Submission (Choke) 4:59 R1 RCC MMA 1: Kharitonov vs. Beltran Feb 25 2018 Details unavailable Win19-5 Chase Gormley 14-6 KO (Punch) 2:16 R2 ACB 77: Vasilevsky vs. Duraev Dec 23 2017 Details unavailable Loss19-4 Mukhamad Vakhaev 6-4-1 TKO (Submission to Punches) 1:57 R4 ACB 67: Berkhamov vs Cooper Aug 19 2017 Details unavailable Win18-4 Salimgerey Rasulov 15-6 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R5 ACB 50: Stormbringer Dec 18 2016 Details unavailable Win17-4 Paul Buentello 35-16 KO (Head Kick) 3:08 R1 Absolute Championship Berkut 41 Jul 15 2016 Details unavailable Win16-4 Mike Kyle 21-13-1 Submission (Triangle Choke) 2:18 R1 Absolute Championship Berkut 32 Mar 26 2016 Details unavailable Win15-4 John Hawk 11-5 TKO (Punches) 2:17 R1 Tech-KREP FC Oct 9 2015 Details unavailable Win14-4 James McSweeney 14-12 TKO (Head Kick and Punches) 0:46 R2 Tech-KREP FC Jul 24 2015 Details unavailable Win13-4 Peter Graham 11-7 Submission (Kimura) 3:22 R2 Tech-KREP FC Apr 3 2015 Details unavailable Win12-4 Zoumana Cisse 10-1 Submission (Armbar) 4:04 R1 Tech-KREP FC Dec 12 2014 Details unavailable Win11-4 Brett Rogers 16-8 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 Tech-KREP FC Sep 19 2014 Details unavailable Win10-4 Roy Boughton 10-3 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 Tech-KREP FC May 23 2014 Details unavailable Win9-4 Ivo Skopljak 6-0 Submission (Armbar) 1:50 R1 Tech-KREP FC Mar 21 2014 Details unavailable Win8-4 Szymon Bajor 13-3 KO (Punch) 4:07 R2 Union Of Veterans Dec 21 2013 Details unavailable Win7-4 Dritan Barjamaj 10-4 Submission (Guillotine Choke) 0:57 R1 S-70: Plotforma Cup 2013 Aug 17 2013 Details unavailable Win6-4 Tadas Rimkevicius 20-8 TKO (Punches) 1:25 R1 Global Fight Club 1 Dec 14 2012 Details unavailable Win5-4 Yuri Gorbenko 8-12 KO (Head Kick) 0:58 R2 Lion's Fights 2 Sep 2 2012 Details unavailable Loss5-3 Akhmed Sultanov 11-4 Submission (Heel Hook) 1:28 R1 M-1: Battle Of The Legends 2 Jun 21 2012 Details unavailable Win4-3 Konstantin Erokhin 0-0 KO (Backfist) N/A R3 S-70 Apr 6 2012 Details unavailable Win3-3 Teymur Aslanov 0-0 Submission (Triangle Choke) 1:55 R1 M-1 Challenge 29 Nov 19 2011 Details unavailable Loss3-2 Alexander Volkov 10-3 TKO (Punches) 3:05 R2 M-1 Challenge 25 Apr 28 2011 Details unavailable Loss3-1 Dmitry Poberezhets 7-2-1 Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1:54 R2 ProFC 26: Union Nation Cup (Stage 14) Apr 8 2011 Details unavailable Win2-1 Ilya Dzhadugishvili 0-0 TKO (Punches) 1:26 R1 ProFC 25: Union Nation Cup (Stage 13) Feb 12 2011 Details unavailable Loss2-0 Ibragim Ibragimov 1-1 Submission (Heel Hook) 4:35 R1 ProFC 23: Union Nation Cup (Stage 11) Dec 25 2010 Details unavailable Win1-0 Marat Aliaskhabov 0-0 Submission (Straight Armbar) 4:56 R1 M-1 Challenge 21 Oct 28 2010 Details unavailable Win0-0 Igor Kukurudziak 5-2 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 M-1: Battle On The Neva 4 Aug 19 2010 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Denis Goltsov Corey Anderson Renan Ferreira Ante Delija Mukhamad Vakhaev Alexander Volkov Dmitry Poberezhets Ibragim Ibragimov Compare Denis Goltsov with peers vs Ivan Shtyrkov vs Alex Pereira vs Oleg Popov vs Phil De Fries Embed Denis Goltsov's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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