Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Denis Goltsov def. Oleg Popov (Technical Submission)
Submission · Round 1 · 2:55
23-2-0
Friday, November 29, 2024
King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Denis Goltsov defeated Oleg Popov by Submission in round 1 (2:55) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 Finals, held Friday, November 29, 2024 at King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denis Goltsov vs Oleg Popov?
Denis Goltsov defeated Oleg Popov by Submission in round 1 (2:55) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 Finals, held Friday, November 29, 2024 at King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh.
Referee
Gerd Richter
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Denis Goltsov 61%39% Oleg Popov
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
36-9-0
Record
23-2-0
1673
Elo rating
1595
0
Win Streak
3
36
Age
34
6'5"
196 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
78"
198 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
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Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
Russia
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Recent form (last 5 fights)
Denis Goltsov · 4-1
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- WProfessional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 FinalsFri, Nov 29, 2024Submission · R1 · 2:55 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 2, 2024TKO · R1 · 2:26 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 13, 2024TKO · R1 · 2:22 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2024 Regular SeasonThu, Apr 4, 2024TKO · R3 · 3:11 · Heavyweight
Oleg Popov · 4-1
- WPFL World Tournament 10: 2025 FinalsThu, Aug 21, 2025Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: SemifinalsFri, Jun 27, 2025Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First RoundThu, May 1, 2025Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 FinalsFri, Nov 29, 2024Submission · R1 · 2:55 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 2, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Common Opponents
Denis Goltsov
Oleg Popov