Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Denis Goltsov def. Thiago Santos (TKO)
TKO · Round 1 · 2:22
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denis Goltsov vs Thiago Santos?
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▾
Win probability
Denis Goltsov 61%39% Thiago Santos
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
22-11-0
1651
Elo rating
1570
0
Win Streak
0
36
Age
42
6'5"
196 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
78"
198 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
Brazil
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.
53%
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.
0.10
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Denis Goltsov · 4-1
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First RoundSat, Jul 19, 2025TKO · R2 · 3:28 · Heavyweight
- 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
Thiago Santos · 1-4
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 13, 2024TKO · R1 · 2:22 · Heavyweight
- LPFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator ChampsSat, Feb 24, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
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- LUFC Fight Night: Santos vs AnkalaevSat, Mar 12, 2022Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
- WUFC Fight Night: Santos vs WalkerSat, Oct 2, 2021Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
Common Opponents
Denis Goltsov
Thiago Santos
Head-to-Head History
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%