Ultimate Fighting Calendar
ACAACA 41: ACB 41 - Path to triumph
Heavyweight5 rounds scheduled
Paul Buentello
United StatesPaul Buentello
“The Headhunter”
35-17-0
RESULT

Denis Goltsov def. Paul Buentello (Knockout)

Knockout · Round 1 · 03:07
WIN
Denis Goltsov
RussiaDenis Goltsov
“The Russian Bogatyr”
36-9-0
Friday, July 15, 2016

Denis Goltsov defeated Paul Buentello by Knockout in round 1 (03:07) in the Heavyweight main event of ACA 41: ACB 41 - Path to triumph, held Friday, July 15, 2016.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Paul Buentello vs Denis Goltsov?

Denis Goltsov defeated Paul Buentello by Knockout in round 1 (03:07) in the Heavyweight main event of ACA 41: ACB 41 - Path to triumph, held Friday, July 15, 2016.

Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Paul Buentello 43%57% Denis Goltsov

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

35-17-0
Record
36-9-0
1496
Elo rating
1544
0
Win Streak
0
52
Age
36
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'5"
196 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
78"
198 cm
Orthodox
Stance
—
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
Russia

Striking Profile

3.29
SLpM
—
45%
Str. Acc.
—
3.83
SApM
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52%
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

0.19
TD Avg.
—
33%
TD Acc.
—
39%
TD Def.
—
0.40
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Paul Buentello · 1-4
  • L
    Denis Goltsov
    ACA 41: ACB 41 - Path to triumphFri, Jul 15, 2016
    Knockout · R1 · 03:07 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Cheick Kongo
    UFC Live: Vera vs JonesSun, Mar 21, 2010
    TKO · R3 · 1:16 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Stefan Struve
    UFC 107: Penn vs SanchezSat, Dec 12, 2009
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Gilbert Aldana
    UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3Sat, Feb 4, 2006
    TKO · R2 · 2:27 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Andrei Arlovski
    UFC 55: FuryFri, Oct 7, 2005
    TKO · R1 · 0:15 · Heavyweight
Denis Goltsov · 4-1
  • L
    Corey Anderson
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First RoundSat, Jul 19, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 3:28 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Oleg Popov
    Professional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 FinalsFri, Nov 29, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 2:55 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Tim Johnson
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 2, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 2:26 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Thiago Santos
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 13, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 2:22 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Linton Vassell
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2024 Regular SeasonThu, Apr 4, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 3:11 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 6 fights · 0 fights
22.0
Avg sig. strikes
—
0.17
Avg takedowns
—
0:46
Avg control time
—
49
Career high strikes
—
1
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Paul Buentello
Strike target
Denis Goltsov
67%
Head
—
24%
Body
—
8%
Leg
—
Paul Buentello
Strike position
Denis Goltsov
45%
Distance
—
43%
Clinch
—
11%
Ground
—