Best fights of Denis Goltsov
Over 15 years as a professional, Denis Goltsov has compiled a 36-9 (30) record, including eight title fights. Here are his 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 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.
3. Denis Goltsov submits Peter Graham
On April 3, 2015 Denis Goltsov defended his Tech-Krep FC heavyweight title against Peter Graham. Goltsov was 24 years old with a record of 13-4, and Graham was 39 with a record of 10-7. Goltsov was on a 8-fight winning streak and Graham was coming off a win. Goltsov submitted Peter Graham via kimura in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. 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.
5. Denis Goltsov KOs Timothy Johnson
On August 2, 2024 Denis Goltsov faced Timothy Johnson in a heavyweight bout. Goltsov was 34 years old with a record of 34-8, and Johnson was 39 with a record of 18-9. Goltsov was on a 2-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Goltsov stopped Timothy Johnson via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Denis Goltsov defeats Maurice Greene
On June 24, 2022 Denis Goltsov faced Maurice Greene in a heavyweight bout. Goltsov was 32 years old with a record of 28-7, and Greene was 35 with a record of 10-6. Both Goltsov and Greene were coming off a win. Goltsov won via unanimous decision.
7. Denis Goltsov chokes out Mike Kyle
On March 26, 2016 Denis Goltsov faced Mike Kyle in a heavyweight bout. Goltsov was 25 years old with a record of 16-4, and Kyle was 35 with a record of 21-13-1. Goltsov was on a 11-fight winning streak, while Kyle was coming off a loss. Goltsov submitted Mike Kyle via choke-out in the 1st 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.