Oleg Taktarov

Oleg Nikolaevich Taktarov (Оле́г Никола́евич Такта́ров; born 26 August 1967) is a Russian actor and retired mixed martial artist. He competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Pride Fighting Championships, winning the UFC 6 tournament. Taktarov is known for his expertise in Sambo and Judo. He holds notable wins over Marco Ruas, Tank Abbott, Mark Kerr, and Anthony Macias. Taktarov, of mixed Mari and Russian background, began his martial arts journey at 12, excelling in judo and sambo. He later trained in jujutsu and became a four-time European champion. Taktarov has transitioned into acting, showcasing his talents on screen.