17
Russia94%
Finish Rate
2
KO / TKO
14
Submissions
1993
Pro Debut
Biography
Oleg Nikolaevich Taktarov is a Russian actor and retired mixed martial artist. He was a practitioner of Sambo and Judo and competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride Fighting Championships. He won the UFC 6 tournament. He holds notable wins over Marco Ruas, Tank Abbott, Mark Kerr, and Anthony Macias.
How He Wins
KO / TKO2
Decision1
Submission14
Finish Rate
94%
16 of 17
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
D
L
W
W
L
W
W
W
W
W
Mixed Martial Arts24 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win |  Mark KerrH2H | Submission (kneebar) | R1 | YAMMA Pit Fighting | Apr 11, 2008 |
| Win | John MarshH2H | Submission (kneebar) | R2 | BodogFIGHT: USA vs. Russia | Nov 30, 2007 |
| Win | Aaron SalinasH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Total Kombat | May 13, 2001 |
| Win | Moti HorensteinH2H | Submission (kneebar) | R1 | National Freesparring | Feb 21, 1998 |
| Loss |  Gary GoodridgeH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | Pride 1 | Oct 11, 1997 |
| Win | Sean AlvarezH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Pentagon Combat | Sep 27, 1997 |
| Win | Chuck KimH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | World Fighting Federation | Feb 24, 1997 |
| Loss |  Renzo GracieH2H | KO (upkick and punch) | R1 | Martial Arts Reality Superfighting | Nov 22, 1996 |
| Draw | Marco RuasH2H | Draw | R1 | World Vale Tudo Championship 2 | Nov 10, 1996 |
| Win | Joe CharlesH2H | Submission (kneebar) | R1 | World Vale Tudo Championship 1 | Aug 14, 1996 |
| Loss |  Ryushi YanagisawaH2H | Decision (lost points) | R1 | Pancrase - Truth 5 | May 16, 1996 |
| Loss | Dan SevernH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R1 | Ultimate Ultimate 1995 | Dec 16, 1995 |
| Draw | Ken ShamrockH2H | Draw | R1 | UFC 7 | Sep 8, 1995 |
| Win | Tank Abbott | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | UFC 6 | Jul 14, 1995 |
| Loss | Dan SevernH2H | TKO (cut) | R1 | UFC 5 | Apr 7, 1995 |
| Win | Maxim KuzinH2H | Submission (choke) | R1 | White Dragon: Day Three | Oct 23, 1993 |
| Win | Artur AlmaevH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R1 | White Dragon: Day Two | Oct 22, 1993 |
| Win | Mick TierneyH2H | Submission (kneebar) | — | 1 | — |
| Win | Marco RuasH2H | Decision (unanimous) | — | 1 | — |
| Win | Dave BeneteauH2H | Submission (achilles hold) | — | 1 | — |
| Win | Anthony MaciasH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 6 Tournament Semifinals. Fastest submission in UFC history. | 1 | — |
| Win | Dave BeneteauH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 6 Tournament Quarterfinals. | 1 | — |
| Win | Ernie VerdiciaH2H | Submission (choke) | UFC 5 Tournament Quarterfinals. | 1 | — |
| Win | Vaskas HilmaH2H | Submission (choke) | — | 1 | — |
Related Fighters
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