Denis Goltzov is the latest heavyweight elite coming from the PFL.
Look out, Francis Ngannou. Denis Goltsov is the latest PFL heavyweight champion looking for a shot at 'The Predator'.
Goltsov came up against fellow Russian phenom Oleg Popov in the heavyweight tournament final of the PFL World Championships on November 29. Popov rode a 17-fight winning streak into the fight, the longest heavyweight winning streak in any major MMA promotion. After the heavyweights hit the canvas late into round one, Popov found a triangle-choke from his back. He later transitioned to an armbar, before switching again to a triangle-choke and putting Popov to sleep. With the win, Goltsov secured his first-ever PFL championship and the $1M prize along with it.In his post-fight interview, Goltsov called for a fight with PFL Super Fights and lineal UFC champion Francis Ngannou. Ngannou last fought in October, smashing Renan Ferreira inside the distance.
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