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 top 10 best fights.
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. Oleg Taktarov defeats Marco Ruas
On December 16, 1995 Oleg Taktarov faced Marco Ruas. Taktarov was 28 years old with a record of 8-1-1, and Ruas was 34 with a record of 5-0-1. Taktarov was coming off a win and Ruas was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Taktarov won via unanimous decision.
3. Oleg Taktarov submits Chuck Kim in 22 seconds
On February 24, 1997 Oleg Taktarov faced Chuck Kim. Taktarov was 29 years old with a record of 10-4-2, and Kim was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taktarov was coming off a loss. Taktarov submitted Chuck Kim via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
4. Oleg Taktarov submits Moti Horenstein
On February 21, 1998 Oleg Taktarov faced Moti Horenstein. Taktarov was 30 years old with a record of 13-5-2, and Horenstein was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taktarov was coming off a win. Taktarov submitted Moti Horenstein via kneebar in the 1st round.
5. Oleg Taktarov submits Mick Tierney
On February 21, 1998 Oleg Taktarov faced Mick Tierney. Taktarov was 30 years old with a record of 12-5-2, and Tierney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taktarov was coming off a loss. Taktarov submitted Mick Tierney via kneebar in the 1st round.
6. Oleg Taktarov submits Aaron Salinas
On May 13, 2001 Oleg Taktarov faced Aaron Salinas. Taktarov was 33 years old with a record of 14-5-2, and Salinas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taktarov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Taktarov submitted Aaron Salinas via armbar in the 1st round.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Oleg Taktarov submits Ernie Verdicia
On April 7, 1995 Oleg Taktarov faced Ernie Verdicia. Taktarov was 27 years old with a record of 3-0, and Verdicia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taktarov was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Taktarov submitted Ernie Verdicia via choke in the 1st round.
10. Oleg Taktarov submits Maxim Kuzin
On October 23, 1993 Oleg Taktarov faced Maxim Kuzin. Taktarov was 26 years old with a record of 2-0, and Kuzin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taktarov was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Taktarov submitted Maxim Kuzin via choke in the 1st round.