"The Russian Bear"

Oleg Taktarov Record: 17-5-2

Heavyweight

Record17-5-2

Age59

DivisionHeavyweight

MMA Elo1650

Last fight2023.08.18

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Oleg Taktarov has a 17-5-2 professional record and is 59 years old in the Heavyweight division, representing Freelance (1552 average active-roster Elo across 8 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.

Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database

Career snapshot

Oleg Taktarov career snapshot

Recent formW-W-W-W-WLatest 5 decisive tracked pro results

Current run5-fight winning streakMost recent tracked result: Draw vs Jeff Monson

Finish profile94%16 finishes in 17 recorded wins

Primary win pathsubmission14 recorded wins by submission

Elo · Professional MMA1650Good rating

Elo trajectory (last 3 years)

Overall#2668

HeavyweightTBD

Peak1650

Last move+18

Opponent quality1525avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10

Career-high 1650 Elo after defeating Mark Kerr (2008-04-11)

Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.

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Recent Elo history

Oleg Taktarov quick answers

What is Oleg Taktarov's record?

Oleg Taktarov's professional MMA record is 17-5-2.

How old is Oleg Taktarov?

Oleg Taktarov is 59 years old.

What weight class is Oleg Taktarov?

Oleg Taktarov fights at Heavyweight in .

What gym does Oleg Taktarov represent?

Oleg Taktarov is associated with Freelance, whose 8 active Combat Edge fighters average 1552 Elo.

How tall is Oleg Taktarov?

Oleg Taktarov is 6'0" tall.

How much does Oleg Taktarov weigh?

Oleg Taktarov competes at Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 210 lbs.

What is Oleg Taktarov's Combat Edge Elo?

Oleg Taktarov's professional MMA Elo is 1650, with a peak Elo of 1650.

How strong is Oleg Taktarov's recent opposition?

Oleg Taktarov's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1525 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.

When was Oleg Taktarov's last fight?

Oleg Taktarov's latest tracked pro fight was against Jeff Monson at REN TV Fight Club on 2023.08.18.

What is Oleg Taktarov's recent form?

Oleg Taktarov's recent tracked pro form is W-W-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.

How does Oleg Taktarov usually win?

Oleg Taktarov's 17 recorded wins include 2 knockouts, 14 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 94% ending before the final bell.

2Wins by knockout

14Wins by submission

1Wins by decision

3Loss by knockout

0Loss by submission

2Loss by decision

Oleg Taktarov stats

Record : 17 / 5 / 2

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

Significant strikes landed per minute

Not availableFighter3.77UFC heavyweight avg

Significant striking accuracy

Not availableFighter49%UFC heavyweight avg

Significant strikes absorbed per minute

Not availableFighter3.92UFC heavyweight avg

Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land

Not availableFighter51%UFC heavyweight avg

Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes

Not availableFighter1.40UFC heavyweight avg

Takedown accuracy

Not availableFighter30%UFC heavyweight avg

Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land

Not availableFighter53%UFC heavyweight avg

Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes

Not availableFighter0.44UFC heavyweight avg

Pro fight history

ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details

Draw17-5-2Jeff MonsonRecord TBDDecisionExhibition BoxingNot recordedNot recordedREN TV Fight Club2023.08.18Details unavailable

Cancelled17-5-2Jeff MonsonRecord TBDNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2016.04.16Details unavailable

Win16-5-2Mark Kerr15-6-0Kneebar1:55R1YAMMA Pit Fighting 12008.04.11Details unavailable

Cancelled17-5-2Don FryeRecord TBDNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2008.04.11Details unavailable

Win15-5-2John Marsh8-6-0Kneebar0:33R2Bodog Fight2007.11.30Details unavailable

Win14-5-2Opponent TBDN/ANot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2001.05.13Details unavailable

Loss17-5-2Mario SperryRecord TBDDecisionGrapplingPointsNot recorded1998 ADCC World Championships1998.03.20Details unavailable

Loss17-5-2Bo HershbergerRecord TBDDecisionGrapplingPointsNot recorded1998 ADCC World Championships1998.03.20Details unavailable

Win17-5-2Hani MadiRecord TBDNot recordedGrapplingNot recordedNot recorded1998 ADCC World Championships1998.03.20Details unavailable

Win12-5-2Opponent TBDN/ANot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD1998.02.21Details unavailable

Win12-5-2Moti Horenstein0-2-0Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD1998.02.21Details unavailable

Loss12-4-2Gary Goodridge6-5-0Punch4:57R1Pride 11997.10.11Details unavailable

Win11-4-2Sean Alvarez1-0-0Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD1997.09.27Details unavailable

Win17-5-2Hank HillRecord TBDKO/TKOBoxingR2Not recordedTaktarov vs. Hill1997.09.06Details unavailable

Win10-4-2Charles Kim0-0-0Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedWorld Fighting Federation1997.02.14Details unavailable

Loss10-3-2Renzo Gracie4-0-0Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD1996.11.22Details unavailable

Draw10-3-1Marco Ruas6-1-1DecisionNot recordedNot recordedWorld Vale Tudo Championship 21996.11.10Details unavailable

Win9-3-1Joe Charles2-3-0Kneebar4:42R1World Vale Tudo Championship 11996.08.14Details unavailable

Loss9-2-1Ryushi Yanagisawa8-9-1DecisionPointsNot recordedPancrase 291996.05.16Details unavailable

Cancelled17-5-2Scott BessacRecord TBDNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD1996.03.30Details unavailable

Loss9-1-1Dan Severn7-2-0DecisionUnanimousNot recordedUFC 7.5: Ultimate Ultimate 19951995.12.16Details unavailable

Win8-1-1Marco Ruas5-0-1DecisionUnanimousNot recordedUFC 7.5: Ultimate Ultimate 19951995.12.16Details unavailable

Win7-1-1Dave Beneteau2-2-0Achilles Hold1:15R1UFC 7.5: Ultimate Ultimate 19951995.12.16Details unavailable

Draw7-1-0Ken Shamrock19-4-1DecisionTime LimitNot recordedUFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo1995.09.08Details unavailable

Win6-1-0David Abbott2-0-0Rear Naked Choke17:45R1UFC 6: Clash of the Titans1995.07.14Details unavailable

Win5-1-0Anthony Macias1-1-0Guillotine Choke0:09R1UFC 6: Clash of the Titans1995.07.14Details unavailable

Win4-1-0Dave Beneteau2-1-0Front Choke0:57R1UFC 6: Clash of the Titans1995.07.14Details unavailable

Cancelled17-5-2Patrick SmithRecord TBDNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD1995.07.14Details unavailable

Loss4-0-0Dan Severn3-1-0Cut4:21R1UFC 5: Return of the Beast1995.04.07Details unavailable

Win3-0-0Ernie Verdicia0-0-0Choke2:23R1UFC 5: Return of the Beast1995.04.07Details unavailable

Win2-0-0Opponent TBDN/ANot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD1993.10.23Details unavailable

Win0-0-0Opponent TBDN/ANot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD1993.10.22Details unavailable

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