Legendary Fight That Changed MMA and BJJ | Gracie vs. Russian Bear

If you are learning BJJ, one of the most important principles is being able to defend yourself in a real fight. Many BJJ practitioners will lean in to control the ankle, even today. But without the restriction of strikes, the up kick is a deadly fight ender. In this match, UFC 6 tournament champion, Oleg the “Russian Bear“ Taktarov squares off against the legendary Renzo Gracie. With a 25 pound weight disadvantage, Renzo landed a beautiful up kick that would change how fighters in MMA engage the ground f