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Denis Goltsov vs Oleg Popov

Denis Goltsov is 37-9-0; Oleg Popov is 23-2-0. Denis Goltsov is 2 years older than Oleg Popov. Denis Goltsov has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over Oleg Popov. Denis Goltsov is 4" · 10 cm taller than Oleg Popov. They have met once: Denis Goltsov 1, Oleg Popov 0.

Denis Goltsov
Russia
Denis Goltsov
“The Russian Bogatyr” · 37-9-0
Win · KnockoutLoss · TKOWin · Submission
HeavyweightMet once
Oleg Popov
Russia
Oleg Popov
23-2-0
Win · Unanimous DecisionWin · Unanimous DecisionWin · Decision
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Style & credentials

Denis Goltsov

No background on record

Camp · Sambo-Piter
Oleg Popov

No background on record

Camp · FedorTeam

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

92%
Head
58%
6%
Body
34%
2%
Leg
8%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Denis Goltsovlast 11 fights
28%11%61%
Oleg Popovlast 7 fights
50%22%28%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Denis Goltsov· incl. 19 fights outside the UFC Oleg Popov· incl. 7 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.292.06
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Good · better than 75% of UFC fightersOleg Popov · Poor · better than 12% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.361.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fightersOleg Popov · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.404.96
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fightersOleg Popov · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
76%70%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fightersOleg Popov · Elite · better than 94% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
57%100%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Below avg · better than 36% of UFC fightersOleg Popov · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
3.100.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fightersOleg Popov · Average · better than 40% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1490 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.29
Strikes landed / min
2.06
1.36
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.10
3.40 / 4.5
Takedowns landed / 15 min
4.96 / 7.1
76%
Takedown accuracy
70%
57%
Takedown defence
100%
1:48
Control time / fight
6:41
3.10
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.30

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Denis Goltsov11 fights · by range and by target
Range
7%Distance · 46
26%Clinch · 179
67%Ground · 463
Target
92%Head · 226
6%Body · 15
2%Leg · 5

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Oleg Popov7 fights · by range and by target
Range
22%Distance · 117
23%Clinch · 124
55%Ground · 290
Target
58%Head · 116
34%Body · 67
8%Leg · 16

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Denis GoltsovOleg Popov

Frequently asked questions

Have Denis Goltsov and Oleg Popov ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at PFL 2024 Championships (Fri, Nov 29, 2024), where Denis Goltsov won by Submission.

What are the records of Denis Goltsov and Oleg Popov?

Denis Goltsov is 37-9-0 and Oleg Popov is 23-2-0.

Who has the longer reach, Denis Goltsov or Oleg Popov?

Denis Goltsov has the longer reach: 78" · 198 cm against 77" · 196 cm for Oleg Popov, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Denis Goltsov or Oleg Popov?

Denis Goltsov is taller at 6'5" · 196 cm; Oleg Popov stands 6'1" · 185 cm.

Who is older, Denis Goltsov or Oleg Popov?

Denis Goltsov is 36 and Oleg Popov is 34.

Who has more finishes, Denis Goltsov or Oleg Popov?

Denis Goltsov has 31 wins inside the distance (19 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission); Oleg Popov has 12 wins (9 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission).

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