Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 3
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Denis Goltsov
RussiaDenis Goltsov
“The Russian Bogatyr”
36-9-0
RESULT

Denis Goltsov def. Satoshi Ishii (Decision)

Majority Decision · Round 2 · 5:00
Satoshi Ishii
Satoshi Ishii
26-14-1
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, United States

Denis Goltsov defeated Satoshi Ishii by Majority Decision in round 2 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 3, held Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

Judges' Scorecards

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The commission did not release round-by-round scores for this fight.

Fan Scorecards

100%
Goltsov
0%
Ishii
1 fan scorecard submitted
●20–18 Goltsov100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Goltsov
R2
100%
Goltsov

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denis Goltsov vs Satoshi Ishii?

Denis Goltsov defeated Satoshi Ishii by Majority Decision in round 2 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 3, held Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

What were the judges' scorecards for Denis Goltsov vs Satoshi Ishii?

The judges scored it 20–18, 20–18, 19–19 — Denis Goltsov won the decision.

Referee
Jason Herzog
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Denis Goltsov 67%33% Satoshi Ishii

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
26-14-1
1629
Elo rating
1504
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Win Streak
0
36
Age
39
6'5"
196 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
78"
198 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
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Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
Japan / Croatia

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