Other names Double Impact Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) Name Taylor Lapilus | Nationality French Wins by knockout 1 Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | |
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Born 8 April 1992 (age 32) France ( 1992-04-08 ) Division FeatherweightBantamweight | ||
Taylor lapilus highlight french ufc fighter
Taylor Lapilus (born 8 April 1992) is a French mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Contents
- Taylor lapilus highlight french ufc fighter
- MMA VERSUS KARATE KYOKUSHIN
- Background
- Early career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- References
MMA VERSUS KARATE KYOKUSHIN
Background
Born and raised in Villepinte, Lapilus competed in soccer on various levels as a youngster. Before he began training in martial arts, he briefly attended college where he studied, and worked for a time as a welder.
Early career
Lapilus followed the path of his brother Damien, who is also a professional mixed martial artist, and began training in mixed martial arts in 2010. He made his debut as a professional in 2012, competing as a featherweight for primarily for various regional promotions across France. He was able to compile a record along the way of 8-1. On the heels of his finish of Cyril Ericher in May 2014, Lapilus signed with the UFC in the fall of 2014.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Lapilus was expected to make his promotional debut on 4 October 2014 as a short notice replacement against Dennis Siver at UFC Fight Night 53, filling in for an injured Robert Whiteford. However, the Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation subsequently deemed Lapilus an unsuitable opponent, and in turn, Charles Rosa was tabbed as the last-minute replacement.
Lapilus eventually made his debut against Rocky Lee on 11 April 2014 at UFC Fight Night 64. Lapilus won the fight via unaimous decision.
Lapilus faced Yuta Sasaki on 20 June 2015 at UFC Fight Night 69. Lapilus won the fight via TKO in the second round.
Lapilus faced Érik Pérez on 21 November 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Lapilus next faced Leandro Issa on September 3, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 93. He won the fight by unanimous decision.