Oleg Taktarov “The Russian Bear”
Open Weight · ORCA rating 56/100 · peak 57 · Defensive specialist · 6–2–1 in 9 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
Oleg Taktarov finished with an ORCA rating of 56; without a recent bout, Oleg Taktarov sits off the current Open Weight board. The profile peaks in striking defence: 90 (opponent strike accuracy allowed 93). The weak side is striking offence, which grades 1, with significant strikes landed per minute grading 0. 5 of 6 UFC wins came inside the distance (all by submission).
Grades
| Family | Grade | Open Weight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 1 | — | Significant strike accuracy 2 |
| Striking defence | 90 | — | Opponent strike accuracy allowed 93 |
| Grappling offence | 30 | — | Submission attempts per 15 minutes 98 |
| Grappling defence | 69 | — | Control time conceded, seconds per minute 98 |
Strongest sub-grade: Submission attempts per 15 minutes 98. Weakest: Significant strikes landed per minute 0.
Profile
- Division
- Open Weight
- ORCA rating
- 56 (peak 57)
- UFC record
- 6–2–1
- Pro record
- 0–0
- Graded UFC bouts
- 9
- Style
- Defensive specialist
- Age
- 59
- Height
- 6′0″ (183 cm)
- Stance
- Orthodox
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 0.39
- Significant strike accuracy: 23%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 1.94
- Significant strike defence: 63%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 0
- Takedown accuracy: 0%
- Takedown defence: 28%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 2.9
Fight history
- 1995-12-16 · L vs Dan Severn · Decision - Unanimous · UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95
- 1995-12-16 · W vs Marco Ruas · Decision - Unanimous · UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95
- 1995-12-16 · W vs Dave Beneteau · Submission · UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95
- 1995-09-08 · D vs Ken Shamrock · Other · UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo
- 1995-07-14 · W vs David Abbott · Submission · UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
- 1995-07-14 · W vs Anthony Macias · Submission · UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
- 1995-07-14 · W vs Dave Beneteau · Submission · UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
- 1995-04-07 · L vs Dan Severn · TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · UFC 5: The Return of the Beast
- 1995-04-07 · W vs Ernie Verdicia · Submission · UFC 5: The Return of the Beast
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