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Oleg Taktarov

“The Russian Bear”

MMA · Retired
17-5-2RECORD
2KO / TKO WINS
14SUBMISSION WINS
1DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameOleg Nikolaevich Taktarov
NicknameThe Russian Bear
Date of birth26 Aug 1967
NationalityRussian
BirthplaceArzamas-16, Gorky Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Lives inNot added yet
DivisionHeavyweight
TeamNot added yet
Height183 cm (6′0″)
ReachNot added yet
StanceOrthodox
Years active1993–2008
StatusRetired
Pro debut22 Oct 1993
Last fightWin vs Mark Kerr, 11 Apr 2008

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Background

Russian sambo and judo grappler who won the UFC 6 tournament in 1995, becoming the first Russian UFC champion, and drew with Ken Shamrock for the UFC Superfight title. He later became a Hollywood actor and last fought in 2008.

Fight history

24 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
WinMark KerrSubmission (kneebar)11:55YAMMA Pit Fighting11 Apr 2008Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
WinJohn MarshSubmission (kneebar)20:33BodogFIGHT: USA vs. Russia30 Nov 2007Moscow, Russia
WinAaron SalinasSubmission (armbar)11:24Total Kombat13 May 2001McAllen, Texas, United States
WinMoti HorensteinSubmission (kneebar)13:24National Freesparring21 Feb 1998Almaty, Kazakhstan
WinMick TierneySubmission (kneebar)13:58National Freesparring21 Feb 1998Almaty, Kazakhstan
LossGary GoodridgeKO (punch)14:57PRIDE 111 Oct 1997Tokyo, Japan
WinSean AlvarezKO (punches)10:52Pentagon Combat27 Sep 1997Brazil
WinChuck KimSubmission (guillotine choke)10:22World Fighting Federation24 Feb 1997Birmingham, Alabama, United States
LossRenzo GracieKO (upkick and punch)11:02Martial Arts Reality Superfighting22 Nov 1996Birmingham, Alabama, United States
DrawMarco RuasDraw131:12World Vale Tudo Championship 210 Nov 1996Brazil
WinJoe CharlesSubmission (kneebar)14:42World Vale Tudo Championship 114 Aug 1996Tokyo, Japan
LossRyushi YanagisawaDecision (lost points)115:00Pancrase: Truth 516 May 1996Tokyo, Japan
LossDan SevernDecision (unanimous)130:00Ultimate Ultimate 199516 Dec 1995Denver, Colorado, United StatesUltimate Ultimate 1995 tournament final
WinMarco RuasDecision (unanimous)118:00Ultimate Ultimate 199516 Dec 1995Denver, Colorado, United StatesTournament semifinal
WinDave BeneteauSubmission (achilles lock)11:15Ultimate Ultimate 199516 Dec 1995Denver, Colorado, United StatesTournament quarterfinal
DrawKen ShamrockDraw133:00UFC 78 Sep 1995Buffalo, New York, United StatesFor UFC Superfight Championship
WinTank AbbottSubmission (rear-naked choke)117:47UFC 614 Jul 1995Casper, Wyoming, United StatesWon UFC 6 tournament
WinAnthony MaciasSubmission (guillotine choke)10:09UFC 614 Jul 1995Casper, Wyoming, United StatesUFC 6 tournament semifinal
WinDave BeneteauSubmission (guillotine choke)10:57UFC 614 Jul 1995Casper, Wyoming, United StatesUFC 6 tournament quarterfinal
LossDan SevernTKO (cut)14:21UFC 57 Apr 1995Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesUFC 5 tournament semifinal
WinErnie VerdiciaSubmission (choke)12:23UFC 57 Apr 1995Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesUFC 5 tournament quarterfinal
WinMaxim KuzinSubmission (choke)11:11White Dragon: Day Three23 Oct 1993Riga, Latvia
WinArtur AlmaevTKO (corner stoppage)14:25White Dragon: Day Two22 Oct 1993Riga, Latvia
WinVaskas HilmaSubmission (choke)10:24White Dragon: Day Two22 Oct 1993Riga, LatviaPro debut