Dan Severn vs Oleg Taktarov

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At a glance

3Key stats ledof 6 compared3
9-4UFC record6-2-1
HeavyweightDivision—
1,024ELO rating: Taktarov leads1,075
0Win streak: Taktarov leads2
WWWLLLast 5 (old → new)WDLWW
66.7%Finish rate: Taktarov leads83.3%
—Reach—
6' 2"Height: Severn leads6' 0"
68 yrsAge59 yrs
SouthpawStanceOrthodox
7.1Sig. strikes / fight: Severn leads4.0
0.3Takedowns / fight: Severn leads0.0

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

They have met twice

2Severn leads the series0
  1. Severn wonDecision - Unanimous · R2UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95 · Dec 16, 1995
  2. Severn wonTKO - Doctor's Stoppage · R1UFC 5: The Return of the Beast · Apr 7, 1995

Who wins? fan vote

How they win share of UFC wins

SevernSUBDEC
TaktarovSUB
1 (11.1%)KO/TKO: Severn leads0 (0.0%)
5 (55.6%)Submission: Level5 (83.3%)
3 (33.3%)Decision: Severn leads1 (16.7%)

Common opponents (4)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

50Sig. strikes landed: Severn leads16
28.9%Strike accuracy: Severn leads26.2%
0Knockdowns: Level0
39Head strikes: Severn leads11
5Body strikes: Severn leads1
6Leg strikes: Severn leads4

Grappling career totals

2Takedowns landed: Severn leads0
22.2%Takedown accuracy: Severn leads0.0%
0:00Control time: Level0:00
1Sub. attempts: Taktarov leads5
1Reversals: Severn leads0

Career UFC bouts

13Fights: Severn leads9
9Wins: Severn leads6
4Losses: Taktarov leads2
0Draws1
6Finishes: Severn leads5
69.2%Win rate: Severn leads66.7%
1Title fights: Severn leads0
5Best win streak: Severn leads4
1,138Peak ELO: Severn leads1,075
157Days / fight: Taktarov leads84
250 lbs.Weight210 lbs.

Fan ratings out of 10 · 1 / 0 ratings

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10.0Striking—
1.0Grappling—
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Dan Severn vs Oleg Taktarov: Matchup Breakdown

Dan Severn is 9-4 in the Heavyweight division with a 69.2% win rate. Oleg Taktarov is 6-2-1, winning 66.7% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 2 times. Dan Severn leads the series 2-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95 on Dec 16, 1995, won by Dan Severn by Decision - Unanimous in round 2.

Oleg Taktarov holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,075 to 1,024. Career peaks are 1,138 for Dan Severn and 1,075 for Oleg Taktarov. Dan Severn has 1 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins from 9 victories, a 66.7% finish rate. Oleg Taktarov has 0 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins, finishing 83.3% of the time.

Dan Severn stands 6' 2" with a reach of -- and fights southpaw. Oleg Taktarov is 6' 0" with a reach of --, orthodox. Dan Severn is 68, Oleg Taktarov is 59.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Dan Severn has landed 50 significant strikes at 28.9% accuracy with 2 takedowns and 0:00 of control time. Oleg Taktarov has landed 16 at 26.2% with 0 takedowns and 0:00 of control.

Dan Severn has 1 title fight (0 won) against 0 (0 won) for Oleg Taktarov. They share 4 common opponents: Ken Shamrock, David Abbott, Dave Beneteau, Anthony Macias.

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Have Dan Severn and Oleg Taktarov fought before?

Yes. Dan Severn and Oleg Taktarov have fought twice in the UFC (Dan Severn 2, Oleg Taktarov 0). Most recently, Dan Severn won by unanimous decision at UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95 on December 16, 1995.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Dan Severn or Oleg Taktarov?

Dan Severn has more UFC wins: 9 to 6. Dan Severn's UFC record is 9-4; Oleg Taktarov's is 6-2-1.

KO/TKO wins: Dan Severn 1, Oleg Taktarov 0. Submission wins: Dan Severn 5, Oleg Taktarov 5.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Dan Severn or Oleg Taktarov?

Dan Severn is taller at 6'2", to Oleg Taktarov's 6'0" (2 inches).

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.