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Denis Goltsov vs Linton Vassell

Denis Goltsov is 38-9-0; Linton Vassell is 26-10-0. Linton Vassell is 7 years older than Denis Goltsov. Linton Vassell has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Denis Goltsov. Denis Goltsov is 1" · 3 cm taller than Linton Vassell. They have met once: Denis Goltsov 1, Linton Vassell 0.

Denis Goltsov
Russia
Denis Goltsov
“The Russian Bogatyr” · 38-9-0
Win · TKOWin · TKOLoss · TKO
HeavyweightMet once
Linton Vassell
United Kingdom
Linton Vassell
“Big Swarm” · 26-10-0
Win · TKOLoss · Unanimous DecisionWin · Split Decision
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Style & credentials

Denis Goltsov
Combat SamboBoxing
  • —Master of SportBoxing
  • 20242024 Heavyweight World Champion (season tournament)PFL
  • 2016Heavyweight ChampionACB (now ACA)
  • 2014Heavyweight ChampionTech-KREP FC
Camp · Sambo-Piter · Saint Petersburg, Russia
Linton Vassell

No background on record

Camp · Kill Cliff FC

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

92%
Head
41%
6%
Body
45%
2%
Leg
14%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Denis Goltsovlast 12 fights
32%10%58%
Linton Vasselllast 4 fights
35%15%50%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Denis Goltsov· incl. 20 fights outside the UFC Linton Vassell· incl. 4 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.292.18
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Good · better than 75% of UFC fightersLinton Vassell · Poor · better than 15% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.382.31
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fightersLinton Vassell · Good · better than 84% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.190.59
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fightersLinton Vassell · Below avg · better than 26% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
76%67%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fightersLinton Vassell · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
57%10%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Below avg · better than 36% of UFC fightersLinton Vassell · Poor · better than 2% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
2.900.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fightersLinton Vassell · Average · better than 40% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1502 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.29
Strikes landed / min
2.18
1.38
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.31
3.19 / 4.2
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.59 / 0.9
76%
Takedown accuracy
67%
57%
Takedown defence
10%
1:39
Control time / fight
3:16
2.90
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.30

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Denis Goltsov12 fights · by range and by target
Range
9%Distance · 62
25%Clinch · 179
66%Ground · 463
Target
92%Head · 241
6%Body · 15
2%Leg · 6

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Linton Vassell4 fights · by range and by target
Range
36%Distance · 65
22%Clinch · 39
42%Ground · 76
Target
41%Head · 45
45%Body · 50
14%Leg · 16

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Denis GoltsovLinton Vassell

Frequently asked questions

Have Denis Goltsov and Linton Vassell ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season (Thu, Apr 4, 2024), where Denis Goltsov won by TKO.

What are the records of Denis Goltsov and Linton Vassell?

Denis Goltsov is 38-9-0 and Linton Vassell is 26-10-0.

Who has the longer reach, Denis Goltsov or Linton Vassell?

Linton Vassell has the longer reach: 80" · 203 cm against 78" · 198 cm for Denis Goltsov, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Denis Goltsov or Linton Vassell?

Denis Goltsov is taller at 6'5" · 196 cm; Linton Vassell stands 6'4" · 193 cm.

Who is older, Denis Goltsov or Linton Vassell?

Linton Vassell is 43 and Denis Goltsov is 36.

Who has more finishes, Denis Goltsov or Linton Vassell?

Denis Goltsov has 32 wins inside the distance (20 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission); Linton Vassell has 20 wins (11 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission).

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