Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2023 Regular Season
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Denis Goltsov
Denis Goltsov
“The Russian Bogatyr”
32-8-0
RESULT

Denis Goltsov def. Cezar Ferreira (Knockout)

Knockout · Round 1 · 2:07
Cezar Ferreira
Cezar Ferreira
“Mutante”
13-8-0
Friday, April 14, 2023
The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, United States

Denis Goltsov defeated Cezar Ferreira by Knockout in round 1 (2:07) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2023 Regular Season, held Friday, April 14, 2023 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas.

Referee
Mark Smith
Pre-fight comparison▾

Tale of the Tape

32-8-0
Record
13-8-0
0
Win Streak
0
35
Age
41
6'5"
Height
6'1"
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Reach
78"
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Stance
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Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
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Nationality
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Striking Profile

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SLpM
1.90
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Str. Acc.
42%
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SApM
2.44
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Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
2.69
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TD Acc.
53%
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TD Def.
84%
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Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Denis Goltsov · 4-1
  • L
    Corey Anderson
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    TKO · R2 · 3:28 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Oleg Popov
    Professional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 FinalsFri, Nov 29, 2024
    TECHNICAL · 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
Cezar Ferreira · 1-4
  • L
    Denis Goltsov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2023 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 14, 2023
    Knockout · R1 · 2:07 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Marthin Hamlet
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2021 PlayoffsFri, Aug 27, 2021
    TKO · R1 · 0:13 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Chris Camozzi
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 17, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Nick Roehrick
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Apr 29, 2021
    Knockout · R1 · 0:37 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Marvin Vettori
    UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs LaddSun, Jul 14, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 15 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
19.8
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Avg takedowns
1.87
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Avg control time
3:18
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Career high strikes
47
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Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Denis Goltsov
Strike target
Cezar Ferreira
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Head
53%
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Body
25%
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Leg
22%
Denis Goltsov
Strike position
Cezar Ferreira
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Distance
78%
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Clinch
6%
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Ground
15%