Best fights of Denis Goltsov
Over 16 years as a professional, Denis Goltsov has compiled a 37-9 (31) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Denis Goltsov chokes out Oleg Popov
On November 29, 2024 Denis Goltsov fought Oleg Popov for the vacant 2024 PFL Tournament heavyweight title. Goltsov was 34 years old with a record of 35-8, and Popov was 32 with a record of 19-1. Goltsov was on a 3-fight winning streak and Popov was on a 17-fight winning streak. Goltsov submitted Oleg Popov via choke-out in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Denis Goltsov defeats Satoshi Ishii
On October 31, 2019 Denis Goltsov faced Satoshi Ishii in a heavyweight bout. Goltsov was 29 years old with a record of 24-5, and Ishii was 32 with a record of 22-9-1. Goltsov was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Ishii was coming off a loss. Goltsov won via majority decision.
3. Denis Goltsov KOs John Hawk
On October 9, 2015 Denis Goltsov defended his Tech-KREP FC heavyweight title against John Hawk. Goltsov was 25 years old with a record of 15-4, and Hawk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Goltsov was on a 10-fight winning streak. Goltsov stopped John Hawk via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Denis Goltsov submits Zoumana Cisse
On December 12, 2014 Denis Goltsov fought Zoumana Cisse for the vacant Tech-Krep FC heavyweight title. Goltsov was 24 years old with a record of 12-4, and Cisse was 0 with a record of 0-0. Goltsov was on a 7-fight winning streak. Goltsov submitted Zoumana Cisse via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Denis Goltsov defeats Salimgerey Rasulov
On December 18, 2016 Denis Goltsov fought Salimgerey Rasulov for the vacant ACB heavyweight title. Goltsov was 26 years old with a record of 18-4, and Rasulov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Goltsov was on a 13-fight winning streak. Goltsov won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Denis Goltsov submits Kelvin Tiller
On August 8, 2019 Denis Goltsov faced Kelvin Tiller in a heavyweight bout. Goltsov was 29 years old with a record of 23-5, and Tiller was 29 with a record of 11-2. Goltsov was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tiller was coming off a win. Goltsov submitted Kelvin Tiller via Ezekiel choke in the 2nd round.
7. Denis Goltsov loses to Corey Anderson via KO
On July 19, 2025 Denis Goltsov faced Corey Anderson in a heavyweight bout. Goltsov was 35 years old with a record of 36-8, and Anderson was 35 with a record of 18-6. Goltsov was on a 4-fight winning streak and Anderson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Anderson stopped Goltsov via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Denis Goltsov KOs Linton Vassell
On April 4, 2024 Denis Goltsov faced Linton Vassell in a heavyweight bout. Goltsov was 33 years old with a record of 32-8, and Vassell was 40 with a record of 24-8. Goltsov was coming off a loss, while Vassell was on a 5-fight winning streak. Goltsov stopped Linton Vassell via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Denis Goltsov KOs Thiago Santos
On June 13, 2024 Denis Goltsov faced Thiago Santos in a heavyweight bout. Goltsov was 34 years old with a record of 33-8, and Santos was 40 with a record of 22-12. Goltsov was coming off a win, while Santos was coming off a loss. Goltsov stopped Thiago Santos via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Denis Goltsov submits Jordan Heiderman
On August 18, 2023 Denis Goltsov faced Jordan Heiderman in a heavyweight bout. Goltsov was 33 years old with a record of 31-7, and Heiderman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Goltsov was on a 4-fight winning streak. Goltsov submitted Jordan Heiderman via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.