UFC 5: The Return of the Beast
Charlotte, USA
7 Apr 1995
Open Weight
VS
91%
Taktarov
9%
Verdicia
Win Probability
Submission
Round 1 · 2:23
OT
Oleg Taktarov
"The Russian Bear"
17 – 5
6'0"Orthodox58 yrsSubmission Hunter
CFR 26
EV
Ernie Verdicia
0 – 1
Well-RoundedNaNOrthodox5'11"
CFR 3

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Taktarov

Taktarov is a strong favourite at 91% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 24 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

Taktarov has beaten significantly higher-quality opposition — a QoV edge of 58 points.

Verdicia has the striking edge in both volume and accuracy.

Taktarov
Verdicia
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
6'0"+
Height
5'11"
58
Age
—
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Taktarov
Verdicia
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
26.1
2.5
64.6
Performance Avg
0.0
58
Quality of Victory
0
100
Momentum Score
0
Taktarov
Verdicia
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
0.3
0.8
20%
Strike Accuracy
40%
1.5
Striking Style Score (/10)
0.0
0 KOs
KO Finishes
0 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
0
Head
2
0
Body
0
0
Leg
0
RangeRange
0Distance0
0Clinch0
0Ground2
Taktarov
Verdicia
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
—
—
0.6
Sub Attempts / fight
—
7.1
Grappling Style Score (/10)
0.0
5.0
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
0.0
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Taktarov
Verdicia
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
96
88
Never stopped
Verdict
Never stopped
0
KO/TKO Losses
0
0
Sub Losses
1
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
9/22 fights
Chin rating based on
1 fights
Taktarov
Verdicia
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
100
0
L · Dec · R2
W · Dec · R1
W · Sub · R1
Upcoming
W · Sub · R1
Last 5
L · Sub · R1
Taktarov
Verdicia
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
83%
0%
0
KO / TKO Wins
0
5
Submission Wins
0
1
Decision Wins
0

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Taktarov
Verdicia
Striking1.5 / 0.0Volume2.8 / 0.0Grappling7.1 / 0.0Wrestling5.0 / 0.0Submission8.3 / 0.0Pressure8.1 / 0.0
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
1.5
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
0.0
7.1
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
0.0
5.0
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
0.0
8.3
Submission
Submission attack frequency
0.0
8.1
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
0.0
2.8
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
0.0
Taktarov
Strike Zones
Verdicia
Taktarov
Attacking
0HEAD0BODY0LEGS0 landed
Absorbing
2HEAD0BODY0LEGS2 absorbed
Verdicia
Attacking
2HEAD0BODY0LEGS2 landed
Absorbing
0HEAD0BODY0LEGS0 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Verdicia targets the head (100% of attacks) — Taktarov absorbs 100% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Taktarov
RND
Verdicia
0/0R00/0

Taktarov · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.7
0105.0W4.0L5.0W5.0W5.0W5.0W4.0W4.8L1995-041995-071995-071995-121995-12
WinLossTrend

Taktarov · Last 5

L · Dec · R2
Dan SevernRating 4.8
Decision
UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95 · 1995-12
W · Dec · R1
Marco RuasRating 4
Decision
UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95 · 1995-12
W · Sub · R1
Dave BeneteauRating 5
Submission
UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95 · 1995-12
Upcoming
Ken Shamrock
UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo · 1995-09
W · Sub · R1
David AbbottRating 5
Submission
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans · 1995-07

Verdicia · Last 1

L · Sub · R1
Oleg TaktarovRating 1.5
Submission
UFC 5: The Return of the Beast · 1995-04

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