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Oleg Taktarov

The Russian Bear

Russian fighter, UFC 6 tournament champion, and prominent global pioneer of Sambo in MMA.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth8/26/1967
Era20th–21st century
Country of OriginRussia / USARussia / USA
Rank / TitleUFC 6 Champion / Sambo Master
Active Years1990–present

Biography

Oleg Taktarov was a Master of Sport in Sambo. Winning the UFC 6 tournament in 1995 in the US, he demonstrated the submission effectiveness of Sambo knee-bars and heel-hooks.

Associated Martial Arts

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A Japanese art of throws and grappling, Olympic since 1964; its idea is to use the opponent's strength instead of your own.

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A Soviet system of grappling and joint locks combining judo with the folk wrestling of the USSR; the combat version also allows strikes.