Other names Taurus Reach 68 in (170 cm) | Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Nationality Lithuanian Name Deividas Taurosevicius | |
 | ||
Born August 28, 1977 (age 46) ( 1977-08-28 ) Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) | ||
Bart palaszewski vs deividas taurosevicius ifl final preview
Deividas Taurosevičius (born August 28, 1977) is a Lithuanian mixed martial artist. He is a former Ring of Combat Featherweight Champion and has competed in the WEC, Bellator, and for the New York Pitbulls in the IFL.
Contents
Background
Originally from Lithuania, Taurosevicius was a talented rugby player, competing for the national team, and winning an award given to the best player in the country in 1999. He then moved to the United States with the desire of continuing his professional career, but was not content with playing in America as he felt the sport did not have enough respect in the country. In 2002, Taurosevicius turned professional with his MMA career.
Early career
Taurosevičius started his professional MMA career in 2002, primarily competing on cards in Massachusetts and New Jersey. In early 2007, he began fighting for the New York Pitbulls in the International Fight League.
Taurosevicius went 2-1 with the promotion, his lone loss being at the hands of Ryan Schultz in his last appearance.
World Extreme Cagefighting
In September 2008, he signed with Affliction and was scheduled to face Mark Hominick on the Affliction: Trilogy undercard on August 1, 2009. The match was subsequently picked up by Zuffa and was scheduled to take place at WEC 43. However, Hominick was replaced by Javier Vazquez. Taurosevicius won by split decision.
Taurosevičius defeated previously unbeaten Mackens Semerzier via unanimous decision at WEC 46.
Taurosevičius lost via majority decision to LC Davis on March 6, 2010 at WEC 47.
Bellator
Taurosevicius then competed for Bellator at Bellator 33 against Wilson Reis and was defeated via split decision. He has most recently competed for the Ring of Combat promotion based out of New Jersey, winning the promotion's Featherweight Championship and successfully defending his title three times.
Personal life
Taurosevicius is married.