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Oleg Taktarov

Oleg Taktarov

“The Russian Bear”
MMA record: 17-5-2 (16)
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Arzamas-16, Gorky Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

Best fights of Oleg Taktarov

Over 14 years as a professional, Oleg Taktarov has compiled a 17-5-2 (16) record, including three title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Oleg Taktarov draws with Ken Shamrock

    On September 8, 1995 Oleg Taktarov fought Ken Shamrock for the UFC Superfight title. Taktarov was 28 years old with a record of 7-1, and Shamrock was 31 with a record of 19-4-1. Taktarov was on a 3-fight winning streak and Shamrock was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.

  2. 2. Oleg Taktarov draws with Marco Ruas in their 2nd fight

    On November 10, 1996 Oleg Taktarov faced Marco Ruas. It was their second meeting. Taktarov was 29 years old with a record of 10-3-1, and Ruas was 35 with a record of 6-1-1. Both Taktarov and Ruas were coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.

  3. 3. Oleg Taktarov submits Tank Abbott

    On July 14, 1995 Oleg Taktarov fought Tank Abbott for the vacant UFC 6 Tournament title. Taktarov was 27 years old with a record of 6-1, and Abbott was 30 with a record of 2-0. Taktarov was on a 2-fight winning streak and Abbott was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Taktarov submitted Tank Abbott via rear naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.