Denis Goltsov

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Goltsov's list of achievements is impressive. He has won world and European titles in Sambo, and in MMA he captured the 2024 PFL Heavyweight Championship. His 18-second knockout remains the fastest in PFL heavyweight history, a record that highlights his explosive power. He has also earned 19 knockouts and 12 submissions in a career that has seen him face some of the best heavyweights in the sport.

AwardsGoltsov has won major titles in two combat sports. In Sambo, he is a two-time world champion, two-time European champion, and three-time Russian champion. In MMA, he won the 2024 PFL Heavyweight Championship.

Rankings & Lists

PFL Heavyweight Standings

PFL·2026

Records & Feats

Fastest knockout in PFL heavyweight division

Record·2022

Knocked out an opponent in 18 seconds during a 2022 PFL regular-season bout.