Other names Handgunz Reach 74.0 in (188 cm) | Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Nationality American Name Louis Taylor | |
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) | ||
The ballad of louis taylor
Louis Taylor (born May 12, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing for the World Series of Fighting in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, Taylor has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and Bellator.
Contents
- The ballad of louis taylor
- Louis taylor free after 41 yrs in prison due to pima county prosecutorial misconduct
- Background
- The Ultimate Fighter
- Combat USA
- Strikeforce
- Bellator Fighting Championships
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- World Series of Fighting
- Personal life
- Championships and accomplishments
- References
Louis taylor free after 41 yrs in prison due to pima county prosecutorial misconduct
Background
Taylor is from Chicago, Illinois and was a talented wrestler, competing at Eastern Illinois University before transitioning into a career in mixed martial arts.
The Ultimate Fighter
Taylor was at the tryouts for The Ultimate Fighter 13 on November 4, 2010. He did not make the final cast to get onto the show which debuted on March 30, 2011.
Combat USA
Taylor fought Jason Louck on May 14, 2011 to determine the Middleweight Combat USA State Champion of Illinois. Taylor won the fight by submission (strikes) and was then supposed to face the Middleweight Combat USA State Champion of Wisconsin, Herbert Goodman. Unfortunately, Taylor Combat USA would not release Taylor from his contact.
Strikeforce
Taylor made his Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers on November 7, 2009 against Nate Moore and was defeated via submission due to punches in the second round.
He would make his next appearance for the promotion in the main event of Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor on August 13, 2010 against former WEC Welterweight Champion Joe Riggs and was defeated via submission due to punches in the third round.
Bellator Fighting Championships
Taylor first fought for Bellator at Bellator 14 on April 15, 2010 and won by KO due to a head kick in the first round over Ryan Sturdy.
Taylor fought for the promotion again on December 14, 2012 at Bellator 84 against UFC veteran Joe Vedepo. Taylor defeated Vedepo via first-round knockout.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
After an injury forced Costas Philippou out of his bout with Uriah Hall, it was announced on January 2, 2015, that Taylor had signed on to face Hall on short notice at UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver on January 18, 2015. However on January 11, it was announced that Taylor pulled out of the fight due to a pulled muscle in his back and had his contract terminated as result.
World Series of Fighting
On March 12, 2016, Taylor made his World Series of Fighting debut at WSOF 29 against Cory Devela. He won via guillotine choke submission in 29 seconds of the first round.
On July 30, 2016, Taylor faced undefeated fighter Phil Hawes at WSOF 32. He won via guillotine choke submission in the second round.
Personal life
Taylor is married and has children.