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Denis Goltsov vs Oleg Popov

Denis Goltsov is 38-9-0; Oleg Popov is 24-2-0. Denis Goltsov is 2 years older than Oleg Popov. Denis Goltsov has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over Oleg Popov. Denis Goltsov is 4" · 10 cm taller than Oleg Popov. They have met once: Denis Goltsov 1, Oleg Popov 0.

Denis Goltsov
Russia
Denis Goltsov
“The Russian Bogatyr” · 38-9-0
Win · TKOWin · TKOLoss · TKO
HeavyweightMet once
Oleg Popov
Russia
Oleg Popov
24-2-0
Win · Unanimous DecisionWin · Unanimous DecisionWin · Unanimous 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
Oleg Popov
Hand-to-Hand Combat
  • 2015Master of SportHand-to-Hand Combat
  • 2021MMA Series Heavyweight ChampionshipMMA Series
  • 2025Champion · PFL World TournamentHeavyweight
  • 2024Runner-up · PFL SeasonHeavyweight
Camp · FedorTeam · Russia

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

92%
Head
61%
6%
Body
32%
2%
Leg
7%

Time in position

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

Denis Goltsovlast 12 fights
32%10%58%
Oleg Popovlast 8 fights
47%20%33%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Denis Goltsov· incl. 20 fights outside the UFC Oleg Popov· incl. 8 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.292.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Good · better than 76% of UFC fightersOleg Popov · Poor · better than 18% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.381.02
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fightersOleg Popov · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.194.83
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fightersOleg Popov · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
76%72%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fightersOleg Popov · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
57%100%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Below avg · better than 36% of UFC fightersOleg Popov · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
2.900.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Goltsov · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fightersOleg Popov · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1503 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.29
Strikes landed / min
2.30
1.38
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.02
3.19 / 4.2
Takedowns landed / 15 min
4.83 / 6.7
76%
Takedown accuracy
72%
57%
Takedown defence
100%
1:39
Control time / fight
7:19
2.90
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

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.

Oleg Popov8 fights · by range and by target
Range
23%Distance · 134
22%Clinch · 127
56%Ground · 328
Target
61%Head · 157
32%Body · 81
7%Leg · 19

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 GoltsovOleg Popov

Frequently asked questions

Have Denis Goltsov and Oleg Popov ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at PFL 2024 Championships (Fri, Nov 29, 2024), where Denis Goltsov won by Submission.

What are the records of Denis Goltsov and Oleg Popov?

Denis Goltsov is 38-9-0 and Oleg Popov is 24-2-0.

Who has the longer reach, Denis Goltsov or Oleg Popov?

Denis Goltsov has the longer reach: 78" · 198 cm against 77" · 196 cm for Oleg Popov, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Denis Goltsov or Oleg Popov?

Denis Goltsov is taller at 6'5" · 196 cm; Oleg Popov stands 6'1" · 185 cm.

Who is older, Denis Goltsov or Oleg Popov?

Denis Goltsov is 36 and Oleg Popov is 34.

Who has more finishes, Denis Goltsov or Oleg Popov?

Denis Goltsov has 32 wins inside the distance (20 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission); Oleg Popov has 12 wins (9 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission).