Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Denis Goltsov def. Cezar Ferreira (Knockout)
Knockout · Round 1 · 2:07
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denis Goltsov vs Cezar Ferreira?
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▾
Win probability
Denis Goltsov 65%35% Cezar Ferreira
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
13-8-0
1630
Elo rating
1520
0
Win Streak
0
36
Age
41
6'5"
196 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
78"
198 cm
Reach
78"
198 cm
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Stance
Southpaw
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
Brazil
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.
53%
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.
0.50
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
Cezar Ferreira · 1-4
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2023 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 14, 2023Knockout · R1 · 2:07 · Heavyweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2021 PlayoffsFri, Aug 27, 2021TKO · R1 · 0:13 · Light Heavyweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 17, 2021Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Apr 29, 2021Knockout · R1 · 0:37 · Light Heavyweight
- LUFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs LaddSun, Jul 14, 2019Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Common Opponents
Denis Goltsov
Cezar Ferreira
Head-to-Head History
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%