Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Denis Goltsov
Denis Goltsov
“The Russian Bogatyr”
32-8-0
RESULT

Denis Goltsov def. Thiago Santos (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 2:22
Thiago Santos
Thiago Santos
“Marreta”
22-11-0
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Denis Goltsov defeated Thiago Santos by TKO in round 1 (2:22) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season, held Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Referee
Dan Miragliotta
Pre-fight comparison▾

Tale of the Tape

32-8-0
Record
22-11-0
0
Win Streak
0
35
Age
42
6'5"
Height
6'2"
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Reach
76"
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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
3.72
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Str. Acc.
48%
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SApM
2.57
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Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
0.88
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TD Acc.
33%
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TD Def.
65%
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Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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
    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
Thiago Santos · 1-4
  • L
    Denis Goltsov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 13, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 2:22 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Yoel Romero
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator ChampsSat, Feb 24, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Jamahal Hill
    UFC Fight Night: Santos vs HillSat, Aug 6, 2022
    TKO · R4 · 2:31 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Magomed Ankalaev
    UFC Fight Night: Santos vs AnkalaevSat, Mar 12, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Johnny Walker
    UFC Fight Night: Santos vs WalkerSat, Oct 2, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 24 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
37.0
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Avg takedowns
0.58
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Avg control time
1:19
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Career high strikes
100
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Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Denis Goltsov
Strike target
Thiago Santos
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Head
51%
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Body
23%
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Leg
26%
Denis Goltsov
Strike position
Thiago Santos
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Distance
58%
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Clinch
17%
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Ground
25%