The ‘Russian Bear' Returns |
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MODulation
Career record: 953-574
Season: 19-5 (#434)
Location: Portlandia
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Long before Fedor Emelianenko became the best fighter on the planet, another Russian sambo practitioner was causing a sensation in international MMA: Oleg Taktarov
Go Oleg!!!
Last edited 11/21/07 4:19AM by ncordless
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Post #1 11/21/07 4:17:03AM
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stickyhash421
Banned
Career record: 35-12
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Planet Earth UFC Picks: (320-71)
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where did you hear that he was coming back?...besides a recent ufc event when they said he was coming back
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Post #2 11/21/07 4:21:46AM
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MODulation
Career record: 953-574
Season: 19-5 (#434)
Location: Portlandia
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Posted by stickyhash421
where did you hear that he was coming back?...besides a recent ufc event when they said he was coming back
Click the link.
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Post #3 11/21/07 4:24:27AM
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Rich78
MMA Regular
Career record: 113-81
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Newcastle, England
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Hmmm, interesting. Can't see it being the best event though if he is headlining against...... I've forgotten his opponents name. Still though, hope he does well.
This is what caught my eye on the article though, if anyone has any links to this thing, my props are armed and ready.....
Taktarov tasted blood in June when he squared off against fellow actor Dolph Lundgren, who played Ivan Drago in "Rocky IV," during an episode of the Russian version of "Celebrity Boxing." After a surprisingly competitive five-round fight, the real Russian -- Lundgren is in fact Swedish -- won a unanimous decision.
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Post #4 11/21/07 6:25:18AM
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Banned for cheating
Career record: 309-149
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: south shields
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZifsUlirvVc&feature=related
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Post #5 11/21/07 7:00:06AM
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waylon_o
In Full Mount
Career record: 162-90
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Jackson, MO
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Oleg was always my dad's favorite fighter back in the day and I have a ton of respect for him...you guys should look into his story...it's very interesting.
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Post #6 11/21/07 8:02:58AM
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DCRage
Representin' The MA's
Career record: 453-339
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Maryland
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Posted by Rich78
Hmmm, interesting. Can't see it being the best event though if he is headlining against...... I've forgotten his opponents name. Still though, hope he does well.
According to the article, John Marsh. 7-6 overall in MMA, has fought roughly once a year since '04 (last fight-February, loss to Chad Griggs at an IFL event). Won his first 5, then lost 4 straight, 2-2 since.
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Post #7 11/21/07 8:27:01AM
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Steady MODdin'
Career record: 1016-583
Season: 17-7 (#771)
Location: Milwaukee
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during the early days of ufc he was my favorite fighter, and i was super happy when he won the event(6 i think). he kicked ass in 15 minutes too. god i hope he doesnt look as bad as ruas did a couple months ago, i dont want to remember him looking out of shape.
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Post #8 11/21/07 10:57:25AM
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mrsmiley
Heavyweight Champ
Career record: 911-532
Season: 21-3 (#55)
Location: Middletown,OH
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Oleg always had that calm and cool demeanor to him.Even when he was losing a fight,he always stayed relaxed.Can't wait to see his comeback fight.
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Post #9 11/22/07 2:28:57PM
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The Dancer
Career record: 353-258
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Maryland
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I like Oleg, always have, always will. But what scares me about him is, in a article a couple of years ago, he said that whenever he trains, he gets massive headaches. If you remember his fights, he got hit and hit alot. It seemed like his game plan was to tire his opponet out. Beat his opponets hands up with his head and then submit them when they were worn out.
I hope all goes well for him, but I don't like it
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Post #10 11/23/07 9:45:51AM
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