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{{Short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
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| other_names = JT Money
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| caption = Taylor in 2009
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| birth_name = Jesse Marcus Taylor
| birth_name = Jesse Marcus Taylor
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|01|02}}
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| birth_place = [[Poway, California]], [[United States]]
| birth_place = [[Poway, California]], U.S.
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| residence = [[San Diego, California]], [[United States]]
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| nationality = [[Americans|American]]
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| fighting_out_of = [[Murrieta, California]], [[United States]]
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| team = [[Team Quest]]<br/>The Arena MMA
| team = [[Team Quest]]<br/>The Arena MMA
| rank = Black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]<ref name=UFCprofile>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Jesse-Taylor|title=Jesse Taylor - Official UFC Profile|publisher=UFC.com|access-date=July 9, 2017}}</ref>
| rank = Black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]<ref name=UFCprofile>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Jesse-Taylor|title=Jesse Taylor - Official UFC Profile|publisher=UFC.com|access-date=July 9, 2017}}</ref>
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'''Jesse Marcus Taylor'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxing.nv.gov/2008%20Results/07-19-08%20MMA.pdf |title=Mixed Martial Arts Show Results |publisher=[[Nevada Athletic Commission]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090521043841/http://boxing.nv.gov/2008%20Results/07-19-08%20MMA.pdf |archive-date=May 21, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> (born January 2, 1983) is an American [[professional]] [[mixed martial arts]] (MMA) and [[10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu|10th Planet]] [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu|Brazilian Jiu Jitsu]] black belt fighter currently competing in the [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] division.<ref name="ufc.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/jesse-taylor?id=|title=Jesse Taylor - Official UFC® Profile|website=www.ufc.com|language=en|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref> A professional competitor since 2006, he was a cast member of [[SpikeTV]]'s ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 7]]'', winning his entry, preliminary, [[quarter final|quarterfinal]] and [[semi-final]] matches, and then became infamous for being the only fighter to ever be removed from finals due to [[#The Ultimate Fighter|events]] that occurred after filming was completed.<ref name="Cole">{{Cite news|url=https://mmainsight.com/featured/where-are-they-now-the-ultimate-fighters-seasons-7-8/4|title=Where Are They Now? - The Ultimate Fighters (Seasons 7-8)|last=Cole|first=Ross|date=2010-02-18|work=MMA Insight|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref> Taylor later won [[The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption]] Welterweight Tournament,<ref name="Cole"/> and has also fought for top promotions such as [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]], [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|DREAM]], [[Maximum Fighting Championship|MFC]], [[Aggression Fighting Championship|AFC]], [[Impact FC]], [[Shark Fights]], [[Cage Warriors Fighting Championship|Cage Warriors]] and [[Absolute Championship Berkut]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jesse-Taylor-17389|title=Jesse|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
'''Jesse Marcus Taylor'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxing.nv.gov/2008%20Results/07-19-08%20MMA.pdf |title=Mixed Martial Arts Show Results |publisher=[[Nevada Athletic Commission]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090521043841/http://boxing.nv.gov/2008%20Results/07-19-08%20MMA.pdf |archive-date=May 21, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> (born January 2, 1983) is an American professional [[mixed martial arts]] (MMA) and [[10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu|10th Planet]] [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu|Brazilian Jiu Jitsu]] black belt fighter currently competing in the [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] division.<ref name="ufc.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/jesse-taylor?id=|title=Jesse Taylor - Official UFC® Profile|website=www.ufc.com|language=en|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref> A professional competitor since 2006, he was a cast member of [[SpikeTV]]'s ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 7]]'', winning his entry, preliminary, [[quarter final|quarterfinal]] and [[semi-final]] matches, and then became infamous for being the only fighter to ever be removed from finals due to [[#The Ultimate Fighter|events]] that occurred after filming was completed.<ref name="Cole">{{Cite news|url=https://mmainsight.com/featured/where-are-they-now-the-ultimate-fighters-seasons-7-8/4|title=Where Are They Now? - The Ultimate Fighters (Seasons 7-8)|last=Cole|first=Ross|date=February 18, 2010|work=MMA Insight|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Taylor later won [[The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption]] Welterweight Tournament,<ref name="Cole"/> and has also fought for top promotions such as [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]], [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|DREAM]], [[Maximum Fighting Championship|MFC]], [[Aggression Fighting Championship|AFC]], [[Impact FC]], [[Shark Fights]], [[Cage Warriors Fighting Championship|Cage Warriors]] and [[Absolute Championship Berkut]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jesse-Taylor-17389|title=Jesse|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Jesse Taylor also known as "JT Money", graduated Poway High School where he was a wrestler. After high school Jesse attended [[San Francisco State]] university. He took [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu|Jiu-Jitsu]] classes but decided to stick to [[Wrestling]].<ref name="ufc.com"/> When things did not work out in [[San Francisco]] he moved back down to [[San Diego]], where he then attended [[Palomar College]] near [[San Diego]]. In junior college, Taylor became a two-time JC [[All-American]], CCCAA State Runner-Up in 2003, and crowned California Junior College State Champion in 2004, only losing three matches. Taylor was then rewarded with a scholarship to [[Cal State Fullerton]]. After the birth of his son, it became harder for Taylor to concentrate on [[Wrestling]] and school while adjusting to the family life. Taylor still managed to qualify for the Division 1 [[NCAA]] Tournament and was 3rd in the [[Pac-10]]'s.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}}
Jesse Taylor also known as "JT Money", graduated Poway High School where he was a wrestler. After high school Jesse attended [[San Francisco State]] university. He took [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu|Jiu-Jitsu]] classes but decided to stick to [[Wrestling]].<ref name="ufc.com"/> When things did not work out in [[San Francisco]] he moved back down to [[San Diego]], where he then attended [[Palomar College]] near [[San Diego]]. In junior college, Taylor became a two-time JC [[All-American]], CCCAA State Runner-Up in 2003, and crowned California Junior College State Champion in 2004, only losing three matches. Taylor was then rewarded with a scholarship to [[Cal State Fullerton]]. After the birth of his son, it became harder for Taylor to concentrate on [[Wrestling]] and school while adjusting to the family life. Taylor still managed to qualify for the Division 1 [[NCAA]] Tournament and was 3rd in the [[Pac-10]]'s.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}}


After realizing there was no money in [[Wrestling]] after college (a sentiment echoed by many former collegiate wrestlers, including [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]], [[Randy Couture]], and [[Bobby Lashley]]), Taylor tried to think of a way to still compete and make a living for him and his son. He then decided to give [[mixed martial arts]] a real try.<ref name="ufc.com"/> An old [[Wrestling]] friend of his invited him for a [[Team Quest]] workout, where Taylor was able to spar with fighters such as [[Dan Henderson]], [[Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou]], and [[Jason Miller (fighter)|Jason Miller]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tqfc.com/gyms/gymstaff.aspx?GymID=3 |title=Staff |publisher=[[Team Quest]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090514235659/http://www.tqfc.com/gyms/gymstaff.aspx?GymID=3 |archive-date=May 14, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> He picked up [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu|Jiu Jitsu]] quickly, and worked to improve his striking. After only about a month of training, Taylor took a fight against a much more established fighter and was victorious. A few years later Jesse got the chance to be on the seventh season of the hit reality television series ''[[The Ultimate Fighter]] ''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2008/03/the-ultimate-fighter-7-complete-cast-revealed|title="The Ultimate Fighter 7" Complete Cast Revealed|date=2008-03-07|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
After realizing there was no money in [[Wrestling]] after college (a sentiment echoed by many former collegiate wrestlers, including [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]], [[Randy Couture]], and [[Bobby Lashley]]), Taylor tried to think of a way to still compete and make a living for him and his son. He then decided to give [[mixed martial arts]] a real try.<ref name="ufc.com"/> An old [[Wrestling]] friend of his invited him for a [[Team Quest]] workout, where Taylor was able to spar with fighters such as [[Dan Henderson]], [[Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou]], and [[Jason Miller (fighter)|Jason Miller]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tqfc.com/gyms/gymstaff.aspx?GymID=3 |title=Staff |publisher=[[Team Quest]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090514235659/http://www.tqfc.com/gyms/gymstaff.aspx?GymID=3 |archive-date=May 14, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> He picked up [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu|Jiu Jitsu]] quickly, and worked to improve his striking. After only about a month of training, Taylor took a fight against a much more established fighter and was victorious. A few years later Jesse got the chance to be on the seventh season of the hit reality television series ''[[The Ultimate Fighter]] ''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2008/03/the-ultimate-fighter-7-complete-cast-revealed|title="The Ultimate Fighter 7" Complete Cast Revealed|date=March 7, 2008|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==
===''The Ultimate Fighter''===
===''The Ultimate Fighter''===
In the second episode Jesse Taylor won his entry match against Nick Rossborough by [[rear naked choke]]. After all entry matches were done the teams were to pick the fighters that they wanted. Taylor was picked sixth overall by [[Forrest Griffin]]. With [[Quinton Jackson]] getting the first pick for fighters, Griffin was to choose the first preliminary fight. Griffin chose Taylor to take on Mike Dolce; In the second round, Taylor won the fight again via a [[rear naked choke]]. Taylor's quarterfinal fight was against [[Dante Rivera]], which Taylor also won, this time via unanimous decision. Taylor had now advanced to the semi-finals against his close friend [[Tim Credeur]], a fight which Taylor won by unanimous decision, putting him into the finals.<ref name="MMAjunkie">{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2008/06/jesse-taylor-i-just-spiraled-out-of-control|title=Jesse Taylor: "I just spiraled out of control"|date=2008-06-19|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
In the second episode Jesse Taylor won his entry match against Nick Rossborough by [[rear naked choke]]. After all entry matches were done the teams were to pick the fighters that they wanted. Taylor was picked sixth overall by [[Forrest Griffin]]. With [[Quinton Jackson]] getting the first pick for fighters, Griffin was to choose the first preliminary fight. Griffin chose Taylor to take on Mike Dolce; In the second round, Taylor won the fight again via a [[rear naked choke]]. Taylor's quarterfinal fight was against [[Dante Rivera]], which Taylor also won, this time via unanimous decision. Taylor had now advanced to the semi-finals against his close friend [[Tim Credeur]], a fight which Taylor won by unanimous decision, putting him into the finals.<ref name="MMAjunkie">{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2008/06/jesse-taylor-i-just-spiraled-out-of-control|title=Jesse Taylor: "I just spiraled out of control"|date=June 19, 2008|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>


===Removal from finale===
===Removal from finale===
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===UFC career===
===UFC career===
Following his removal from The Ultimate Fighter, Taylor was offered a fight against [[C.B. Dollaway]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin]] on July 19, 2008. He lost the fight via a Peruvian necktie submission in the first round.<ref name=ufcfn14b>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-fight-night-14-fighter-salaries-and-bonuses-2|title=UFC FIGHT NIGHT 14 FIGHTER SALARIES AND BONUSES|publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=2018-07-21|access-date=2018-10-02}}</ref> On July 29 the [[Wrestling Observer]] reported that Taylor had been released from the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://fightnetwork.com/news/6366126:report-jesse-taylor-released-by-ufc/|title=Report – Jesse Taylor Released by UFC {{!}} Fight Network|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
Following his removal from The Ultimate Fighter, Taylor was offered a fight against [[C.B. Dollaway]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin]] on July 19, 2008. He lost the fight via a Peruvian necktie submission in the first round.<ref name=ufcfn14b>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-fight-night-14-fighter-salaries-and-bonuses-2|title=UFC FIGHT NIGHT 14 FIGHTER SALARIES AND BONUSES|publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=July 21, 2018|access-date=October 2, 2018}}</ref> On July 29 the [[Wrestling Observer]] reported that Taylor had been released from the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://fightnetwork.com/news/6366126:report-jesse-taylor-released-by-ufc/|title=Report – Jesse Taylor Released by UFC {{!}} Fight Network|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>


===Post UFC===
===Post UFC===
In his first fight since his release from the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]], Taylor fought [[Drew Fickett]] at a catchweight of 175 pounds.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/pressreleases/Taylor-and-Fickett-Weighin-14630 |title=Taylor and Fickett Weigh-In |website=[[Sherdog]] |date=October 2, 2008 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> Taylor upset the more experienced Fickett, winning by [[Technical knockout|TKO]] due to strikes in 1 minutes and 42 seconds.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2008/10/jesse-taylor-upsets-drew-fickett-at-total-combat-32 |title=Jesse Taylor upsets Drew Fickett at Total Combat 32 |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=October 3, 2008 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> After the fight, Taylor then dropped down from [[middleweight]] to [[welterweight]].<ref name="Molgaard">{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/729198-life-after-the-ultimate-fighter-jesse-taylor-and-his-5-biggest-wins|title=The Ultimate Fighter Aftermath: Jesse Taylor and His 5 Biggest Wins|last=Molgaard|first=Matt|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
In his first fight since his release from the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]], Taylor fought [[Drew Fickett]] at a catchweight of 175 pounds.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/pressreleases/Taylor-and-Fickett-Weighin-14630 |title=Taylor and Fickett Weigh-In |website=[[Sherdog]] |date=October 2, 2008 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> Taylor upset the more experienced Fickett, winning by [[Technical knockout|TKO]] due to strikes in 1 minutes and 42 seconds.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2008/10/jesse-taylor-upsets-drew-fickett-at-total-combat-32 |title=Jesse Taylor upsets Drew Fickett at Total Combat 32 |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=October 3, 2008 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> After the fight, Taylor then dropped down from [[middleweight]] to [[welterweight]].<ref name="Molgaard">{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/729198-life-after-the-ultimate-fighter-jesse-taylor-and-his-5-biggest-wins|title=The Ultimate Fighter Aftermath: Jesse Taylor and His 5 Biggest Wins|last=Molgaard|first=Matt|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>


He later fought on January 15, where he was set to fight unbeaten Pat Minihan, instead Taylor fought Rico Altamirano, he defeated Altamirano via [[rear naked choke]] in the second round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=518 |title=Victorious Jesse Taylor wants another shot in the UFC |website=Around the Octagon |date=January 16, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090126184426/http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=518 |archive-date=January 26, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> Taylor fought on February 14, 2009 in [[Daytona Beach, Florida]]. He was set to go up against Esteban Ramos.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/01/despite-announcement-frank-trigg-hasnt-signed-for-feb-14-xcf-headliner |title=Despite announcement, Frank Trigg hasn't signed for Feb. 14 XCF headliner |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=January 19, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> Taylor ended up fighting and beating (1-0) fighter Gert Kocani. Taylor again won via [[rear naked choke]] in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Jesse_Taylor_vs_Gert_Kocani/1126346|title=Jesse Taylor vs Gert Kocani Fight Result XCF - Rumble in Racetown 1|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
He later fought on January 15, where he was set to fight unbeaten Pat Minihan, instead Taylor fought Rico Altamirano, he defeated Altamirano via [[rear naked choke]] in the second round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=518 |title=Victorious Jesse Taylor wants another shot in the UFC |website=Around the Octagon |date=January 16, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090126184426/http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=518 |archive-date=January 26, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> Taylor fought on February 14, 2009, in [[Daytona Beach, Florida]]. He was set to go up against Esteban Ramos.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/01/despite-announcement-frank-trigg-hasnt-signed-for-feb-14-xcf-headliner |title=Despite announcement, Frank Trigg hasn't signed for Feb. 14 XCF headliner |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=January 19, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> Taylor ended up fighting and beating (1-0) fighter Gert Kocani. Taylor again won via [[rear naked choke]] in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Jesse_Taylor_vs_Gert_Kocani/1126346|title=Jesse Taylor vs Gert Kocani Fight Result XCF - Rumble in Racetown 1|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


Jesse fought on March 28, 2009 in [[Colorado]]. He took on [[Chris Camozzi]], defeating him by decision. Jesse won the King of Champions belt held by Camozzi.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kocmma.com/ |title=KOC: Shockwave: Results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090402071636/http://kocmma.com/ |archive-date=April 2, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=1471 |title=Jesse Taylor wins King of Champions Middleweight Title |website=Around the Octagon |date=March 29, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090404221526/http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=1471 |archive-date=April 4, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> On May 2, 2009, Taylor defeated MMA veteran Eric DaVila at Shark Fight 4. Taylor then won his sixth straight fight since being released from the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] after defeating Rubén Darío at ''Total Combat 33''. The fight was for the Total Combat [[middleweight]] title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=2175 |title=Jesse Taylor, War Machine, and Jeff Monson keep winning streaks alive in Mexico |website=Around the Octagon |date=July 12, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090717035250/http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=2175 |archive-date=July 17, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref>
Jesse fought on March 28, 2009, in [[Colorado]]. He took on [[Chris Camozzi]], defeating him by decision. Jesse won the King of Champions belt held by Camozzi.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kocmma.com/ |title=KOC: Shockwave: Results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090402071636/http://kocmma.com/ |archive-date=April 2, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=1471 |title=Jesse Taylor wins King of Champions Middleweight Title |website=Around the Octagon |date=March 29, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090404221526/http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=1471 |archive-date=April 4, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> On May 2, 2009, Taylor defeated MMA veteran Eric DaVila at Shark Fight 4. Taylor then won his sixth straight fight since being released from the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] after defeating Rubén Darío at ''Total Combat 33''. The fight was for the Total Combat [[middleweight]] title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=2175 |title=Jesse Taylor, War Machine, and Jeff Monson keep winning streaks alive in Mexico |website=Around the Octagon |date=July 12, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090717035250/http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=2175 |archive-date=July 17, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref>


===DREAM===
===DREAM===
One day after his win over Darío, Taylor was offered a fight for [[Japan]] promotion, [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|DREAM]]. He made his debut on July 20, 2009 at [[Dream 10|DREAM 10]] against Korean [[Judoka]], [[Dong Sik Yoon]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=2191 |title=Jesse Taylor fighting at DREAM this weekend |website=Around the Octagon |date=July 15, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111218231630/http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=2191 |archive-date=December 18, 2011 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/07/jesse-jt-money-taylor-announces-dream-10-bout-with-dong-sik-yoon-on-july-20 |title=Jesse "JT Money" Taylor announces DREAM.10 bout with Dong Sik Yoon on July 20 |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=July 16, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> Taylor won after Yoon injured his ankle and was not able to continue.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/07/dream-10-round-by-round-updates-and-official-results |title=DREAM.10 live updates and official results |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=July 20, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref>
One day after his win over Darío, Taylor was offered a fight for [[Japan]] promotion, [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|DREAM]]. He made his debut on July 20, 2009, at [[Dream 10|DREAM 10]] against Korean [[Judoka]], [[Dong Sik Yoon]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=2191 |title=Jesse Taylor fighting at DREAM this weekend |website=Around the Octagon |date=July 15, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111218231630/http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=2191 |archive-date=December 18, 2011 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/07/jesse-jt-money-taylor-announces-dream-10-bout-with-dong-sik-yoon-on-july-20 |title=Jesse "JT Money" Taylor announces DREAM.10 bout with Dong Sik Yoon on July 20 |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=July 16, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> Taylor won after Yoon injured his ankle and was not able to continue.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/07/dream-10-round-by-round-updates-and-official-results |title=DREAM.10 live updates and official results |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=July 20, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref>


===Strikeforce===
===Strikeforce===
[[Nick Diaz]] was slated to face [[Jay Hieron]] for the [[Welterweight]] Championship belt. However, Diaz missed a pre-fight drug test mandated by the California State Athletic Commission and was denied a license to compete.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmaontap.com/mma/entry/nick-diaz-skips-drug-test-jay-hieron-to-face-jesse-taylor|title=Nick Diaz Skips Drug Test; Jay Hieron to Face Jesse Taylor - MMA on Tap|website=MMA on Tap|language=en|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref> Diaz was replaced by Taylor, who moved down to welterweight, and the fight was changed to a non-title bout.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/08/jesse-taylor-steps-in-for-nick-diaz-at-strikeforce-carano-vs-cyborg |title=Former 'TUF 7' contestant Jesse Taylor steps in for Nick Diaz at 'Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg' |last=Morgan |first=John |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=August 10, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> Taylor lost the match via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mmanews.com/strikeforce-results-jay-hieron-vs-jesse-taylor/|title=Strikeforce Results: Jay Hieron vs. Jesse Taylor|date=2009-08-16|work=MMA News|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
[[Nick Diaz]] was slated to face [[Jay Hieron]] for the [[Welterweight]] Championship belt. However, Diaz missed a pre-fight drug test mandated by the California State Athletic Commission and was denied a license to compete.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmaontap.com/mma/entry/nick-diaz-skips-drug-test-jay-hieron-to-face-jesse-taylor|title=Nick Diaz Skips Drug Test; Jay Hieron to Face Jesse Taylor - MMA on Tap|website=MMA on Tap|language=en|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref> Diaz was replaced by Taylor, who moved down to welterweight, and the fight was changed to a non-title bout.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/08/jesse-taylor-steps-in-for-nick-diaz-at-strikeforce-carano-vs-cyborg |title=Former 'TUF 7' contestant Jesse Taylor steps in for Nick Diaz at 'Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg' |last=Morgan |first=John |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=August 10, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> Taylor lost the match via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mmanews.com/strikeforce-results-jay-hieron-vs-jesse-taylor/|title=Strikeforce Results: Jay Hieron vs. Jesse Taylor|date=August 16, 2009|work=MMA News|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>


Taylor had his second fight for the [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] promotion on November 6, 2009 on the main card of the [[Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista]] event. He lost to [[Luke Rockhold]] (5-1) in a [[middleweight]] contest.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/09/jesse-taylor-plans-nov-6-return-on-strikeforce-challengers-card |title=Jesse Taylor plans Nov. 6 return on main card of "Strikeforce Challengers" event |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=September 29, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/10/luke-rockhold-im-fighting-jesse-taylor-at-strikeforce-cahllengers-on-nov-6 |title=Luke Rockhold: I'm fighting Jesse Taylor at 'Strikeforce Challengers' on Nov. 6 |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=October 1, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref>
Taylor had his second fight for the [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] promotion on November 6, 2009, on the main card of the [[Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista]] event. He lost to [[Luke Rockhold]] (5-1) in a [[middleweight]] contest.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/09/jesse-taylor-plans-nov-6-return-on-strikeforce-challengers-card |title=Jesse Taylor plans Nov. 6 return on main card of "Strikeforce Challengers" event |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=September 29, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/10/luke-rockhold-im-fighting-jesse-taylor-at-strikeforce-cahllengers-on-nov-6 |title=Luke Rockhold: I'm fighting Jesse Taylor at 'Strikeforce Challengers' on Nov. 6 |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=October 1, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref>


===Maximum Fighting Championship===
===Maximum Fighting Championship===
Taylor signed a two-fight deal with Canadian-based promotion, [[Maximum Fighting Championship]]. His first fight was on the MFC 25 card against [[Thales Leites]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2010/3/29/1396139/mfc-25-thales-leites-vs-jesse|title=MFC 25: Thales Leites vs Jesse Taylor announced for May 7|date=2010-03-29|work=MMAmania.com|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref> losing in the first round by [[submission]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://prommanow.com/2010/05/09/thales-leites-submits-jesse-taylor-at-mfc-25-full-results/|title=Thales Leites submits Jesse Taylor at MFC 25 – full results|website=prommanow.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
Taylor signed a two-fight deal with Canadian-based promotion, [[Maximum Fighting Championship]]. His first fight was on the MFC 25 card against [[Thales Leites]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2010/3/29/1396139/mfc-25-thales-leites-vs-jesse|title=MFC 25: Thales Leites vs Jesse Taylor announced for May 7|date=March 29, 2010|work=MMAmania.com|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref> losing in the first round by [[submission]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://prommanow.com/2010/05/09/thales-leites-submits-jesse-taylor-at-mfc-25-full-results/|title=Thales Leites submits Jesse Taylor at MFC 25 – full results|website=prommanow.com|language=en-US|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


Before taking another fight with the MFC, Taylor fought former [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] [[middleweight]] champion [[Murilo Bustamante]]. In the second round of the fight, referee [[John McCarthy (mixed martial arts)|John McCarthy]] stood the pair up and as the fight was about to continue, Bustamante seemingly lost equilibrium and could not continue, giving Taylor the [[Technical knockout|TKO]] victory.<ref name="Molgaard"/>
Before taking another fight with the MFC, Taylor fought former [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] [[middleweight]] champion [[Murilo Bustamante]]. In the second round of the fight, referee [[John McCarthy (mixed martial arts)|John McCarthy]] stood the pair up and as the fight was about to continue, Bustamante seemingly lost equilibrium and could not continue, giving Taylor the [[Technical knockout|TKO]] victory.<ref name="Molgaard"/>
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===Independent promotions===
===Independent promotions===
Taylor was signed to fight [[Australians|Australian]] [[knockout]] artist, [[Dylan Andrews]], at the inaugural [[Australian Fighting Championship]] event. The fight took place in [[Melbourne]] on November 12, 2010. Taylor won the fight midway into round one, choking Andrews unconscious from a [[guillotine choke]].<ref>{{Citation|last=AFCMMAFIGHTING|title=AFC 1 DYLAN ANDREWS VS JESSE TAYLOR|date=2016-07-27|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04v2NCOVJDs|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
Taylor was signed to fight [[Australians|Australian]] [[knockout]] artist, [[Dylan Andrews]], at the inaugural [[Australian Fighting Championship]] event. The fight took place in [[Melbourne]] on November 12, 2010. Taylor won the fight midway into round one, choking Andrews unconscious from a [[guillotine choke]].<ref>{{Citation|last=AFCMMAFIGHTING|title=AFC 1 DYLAN ANDREWS VS JESSE TAYLOR|date=July 27, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04v2NCOVJDs|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


Taylor was scheduled to fight [[PRIDE FC]], [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]], and [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|DREAM]] veteran, [[Denis Kang]] at Battlefield Fight League 7. Kang later pulled out of the fight, and Jesse moved up to [[Light Heavyweight]] to fight Clay Davidson, defeating him in a unanimous decision. The fight with Kang was rescheduled for May 28, 2011 at Battlefield Fight League 8.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.battlefieldfl.com/kang-to-face-taylor-at-bfl8-island-beatdown/ |title=Kang to face Taylor at Battlefield 8 'Island Beatdown' |publisher=Battlefield Fight League |date=April 10, 2011 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> Taylor won by [[submission]] in the first round, getting Kang in a [[rear naked choke]].<ref name="Molgaard"/>
Taylor was scheduled to fight [[PRIDE FC]], [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]], and [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|DREAM]] veteran, [[Denis Kang]] at Battlefield Fight League 7. Kang later pulled out of the fight, and Jesse moved up to [[Light Heavyweight]] to fight Clay Davidson, defeating him in a unanimous decision. The fight with Kang was rescheduled for May 28, 2011, at Battlefield Fight League 8.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.battlefieldfl.com/kang-to-face-taylor-at-bfl8-island-beatdown/ |title=Kang to face Taylor at Battlefield 8 'Island Beatdown' |publisher=Battlefield Fight League |date=April 10, 2011 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> Taylor won by [[submission]] in the first round, getting Kang in a [[rear naked choke]].<ref name="Molgaard"/>


Taylor fought [[Bellator Fighting Championships|Bellator]] Middleweight champion [[Hector Lombard]] on September 3, 2011, in the main event at the Australian Fighting Championships.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2011/06/hector-lombard-vs-jesse-taylor-targeted-for-august-afc-event-in-australia |title=Hector Lombard vs. Jesse Taylor targeted for August AFC event in Australia |last=Marrocco |first=Steven |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=June 24, 2011 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref>
Taylor fought [[Bellator Fighting Championships|Bellator]] Middleweight champion [[Hector Lombard]] on September 3, 2011, in the main event at the Australian Fighting Championships.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2011/06/hector-lombard-vs-jesse-taylor-targeted-for-august-afc-event-in-australia |title=Hector Lombard vs. Jesse Taylor targeted for August AFC event in Australia |last=Marrocco |first=Steven |website=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |date=June 24, 2011 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref>


Taylor replaced an injured [[Paulo Filho]] at KSW XVII and faced [[Mamed Khalidov]]. He lost the fight via [[kneebar]] [[submission]] early in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Mamed_Khalidov_vs_Jesse_Taylor/1197447|title=Mamed Khalidov vs Jesse Taylor Fight Result KSW 17 - Revenge|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
Taylor replaced an injured [[Paulo Filho]] at KSW XVII and faced [[Mamed Khalidov]]. He lost the fight via [[kneebar]] [[submission]] early in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Mamed_Khalidov_vs_Jesse_Taylor/1197447|title=Mamed Khalidov vs Jesse Taylor Fight Result KSW 17 - Revenge|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


===Cage Warriors===
===Cage Warriors===
Taylor faced [[Judo]] black belt Gaël Grimaud on May 24, 2012 in [[Isa Town]], [[Bahrain]] at Cage Warriors Fight Night 6 for Grimaud's [[welterweight]] championship.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/04/champ-gael-grimaud-vs-jesse-taylor-headlines-cage-warriors-fight-night-6|title=Champ Gael Grimaud vs. Jesse Taylor headlines Cage Warriors Fight Night 6|date=2012-04-05|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref> Taylor dominated the first two rounds by utilizing his [[wrestling]] to take Grimaud down and control him throughout the round while also peppering Grimaud with short strikes. Early in the third round Grimaud took Taylor's back. As Taylor was attempting to escape back control, Grimaud trapped Taylor's arm and transitioned to an [[armbar]], forcing Taylor to submit and thus retaining his [[welterweight]] title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Gael_Grimaud_vs_Jesse_Taylor/1228728|title=Gael Grimaud vs Jesse Taylor Fight Result CWFC - Fight Night 6|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
Taylor faced [[Judo]] black belt Gaël Grimaud on May 24, 2012, in [[Isa Town]], [[Bahrain]] at Cage Warriors Fight Night 6 for Grimaud's [[welterweight]] championship.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/04/champ-gael-grimaud-vs-jesse-taylor-headlines-cage-warriors-fight-night-6|title=Champ Gael Grimaud vs. Jesse Taylor headlines Cage Warriors Fight Night 6|date=April 5, 2012|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Taylor dominated the first two rounds by utilizing his [[wrestling]] to take Grimaud down and control him throughout the round while also peppering Grimaud with short strikes. Early in the third round Grimaud took Taylor's back. As Taylor was attempting to escape back control, Grimaud trapped Taylor's arm and transitioned to an [[armbar]], forcing Taylor to submit and thus retaining his [[welterweight]] title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Gael_Grimaud_vs_Jesse_Taylor/1228728|title=Gael Grimaud vs Jesse Taylor Fight Result CWFC - Fight Night 6|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


On December 31, 2012, Jesse Taylor defeated former champion Chris Fields in Fields's hometown of [[Dublin, Ireland]] at [[Cage Warriors]] 51<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/12/chris-fields-defends-middleweight-title-vs-jesse-taylor-at-cage-warriors-51|title=Chris Fields defends middleweight title vs. Jesse Taylor at Cage Warriors 51|date=2012-12-11|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref> to win the CWFC [[middleweight]] title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/16254-cage-warriors-51|title=Cage Warriors 51 {{!}} MMA Event Page {{!}} Tapology|website=Tapology|language=en|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
On December 31, 2012, Jesse Taylor defeated former champion Chris Fields in Fields's hometown of [[Dublin, Ireland]] at [[Cage Warriors]] 51<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/12/chris-fields-defends-middleweight-title-vs-jesse-taylor-at-cage-warriors-51|title=Chris Fields defends middleweight title vs. Jesse Taylor at Cage Warriors 51|date=December 11, 2012|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> to win the CWFC [[middleweight]] title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/16254-cage-warriors-51|title=Cage Warriors 51 {{!}} MMA Event Page {{!}} Tapology|website=Tapology|language=en|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


Just two months removed from winning the Cage Warriors middleweight title, Taylor fought [[The Ultimate Fighter 3]] winner, [[Kendall Grove]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.convictedartistmagazine.com/mma-news/1027-k-oz-middleweight-championship-jesse-taylor-vs-kendall-grove.html|title=K-OZ Middleweight Championship - Jesse Taylor vs. Kendall Grove|last=Arredondo|first=Steven|website=www.convictedartistmagazine.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref> The fight was for Taylor's K-OZ Entertainment middleweight title he had won back in November 2012. The contest took place on February 23, 2013 in [[Perth, Western Australia]]. Taylor controlled the fight for five consecutive rounds, winning the fight via unanimous decision, and defending his middleweight title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/after-11-years-tuf-3-champ-kendall-grove-still-battles-to-find-consistency|title=After 11 years, 'TUF 3' champ Kendall Grove still battles to find consistency|date=2014-08-04|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
Just two months removed from winning the Cage Warriors middleweight title, Taylor fought [[The Ultimate Fighter 3]] winner, [[Kendall Grove]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.convictedartistmagazine.com/mma-news/1027-k-oz-middleweight-championship-jesse-taylor-vs-kendall-grove.html|title=K-OZ Middleweight Championship - Jesse Taylor vs. Kendall Grove|last=Arredondo|first=Steven|website=www.convictedartistmagazine.com|language=en-US|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref> The fight was for Taylor's K-OZ Entertainment middleweight title he had won back in November 2012. The contest took place on February 23, 2013, in [[Perth, Western Australia]]. Taylor controlled the fight for five consecutive rounds, winning the fight via unanimous decision, and defending his middleweight title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/after-11-years-tuf-3-champ-kendall-grove-still-battles-to-find-consistency|title=After 11 years, 'TUF 3' champ Kendall Grove still battles to find consistency|date=August 4, 2014|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>


Taylor had his first Cage Warriors Middleweight title defense on May 4, 2013 on the Cage Warriors 54 card. Taylor fought, and defeated, "The White Tyson" [[John Phillips (fighter)|John Phillips]] via submission early in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Jesse_Taylor_vs_John_Phillips/1245929|title=Jesse Taylor vs John Phillips Fight Result CWFC 54 - Cage Warriors ...|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
Taylor had his first Cage Warriors Middleweight title defense on May 4, 2013, on the Cage Warriors 54 card. Taylor fought, and defeated, "The White Tyson" [[John Phillips (fighter)|John Phillips]] via submission early in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Jesse_Taylor_vs_John_Phillips/1245929|title=Jesse Taylor vs John Phillips Fight Result CWFC 54 - Cage Warriors ...|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


===World Series of Fighting===
===World Series of Fighting===
A few weeks after his first successful Cage Warriors title defense, it was announced Taylor had signed an exclusive deal with the [[World Series of Fighting]]. Taylor will take part in the promotion's four-man middleweight tournament set to determine the first WSOF middleweight champion. Besides Taylor, the participants are [[Elvis Mutapčić]], [[David Branch (fighter)|David Branch]] and [[Danillo Villefort]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/jesse-taylor-intends-to-start-building-his-legacy-with-wsof-middleweight-championship|title=Jesse Taylor Intends to Start Building His Legacy with WSOF Middleweight Championship {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|website=www.mmaweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
A few weeks after his first successful Cage Warriors title defense, it was announced Taylor had signed an exclusive deal with the [[World Series of Fighting]]. Taylor will take part in the promotion's four-man middleweight tournament set to determine the first WSOF middleweight champion. Besides Taylor, the participants are [[Elvis Mutapčić]], [[David Branch (fighter)|David Branch]] and [[Danillo Villefort]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/jesse-taylor-intends-to-start-building-his-legacy-with-wsof-middleweight-championship|title=Jesse Taylor Intends to Start Building His Legacy with WSOF Middleweight Championship {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|website=www.mmaweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


Taylor was expected to fight [[Elvis Mutapčić]] in the opening round at [[List of WSOF events#World Series of Fighting 5: Johnson vs. Kyle|WSOF 5]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/18/4535570/world-series-of-fighting-5-to-host-opening-round-of-middleweight|title=World Series of Fighting 5 to host opening round of middleweight tournament |last=Chiappetta |first=Mike |newspaper=Mma Fighting |date=July 18, 2013 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> The New Jersey Athletic Commission cancelled the fight after seeing Mutapcic take an unknown and unapproved medication backstage before the fight. The fight was rescheduled for [[WSOF 7]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/lets-try-this-again-jesse-taylor-is-more-than-ready-for-elvis-mutapcic-at-wsof-7|title=Let's Try This Again: Jesse Taylor is More Than Ready for Elvis Mutapcic at WSOF 7 {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|website=www.mmaweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref> Taylor won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Jesse_Taylor_vs_Elvis_Mutapcic/1267642|title=Jesse Taylor vs Elvis Mutapcic Fight Result WSOF 7 - Karakhanyan vs...|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
Taylor was expected to fight [[Elvis Mutapčić]] in the opening round at [[List of WSOF events#World Series of Fighting 5: Johnson vs. Kyle|WSOF 5]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/18/4535570/world-series-of-fighting-5-to-host-opening-round-of-middleweight|title=World Series of Fighting 5 to host opening round of middleweight tournament |last=Chiappetta |first=Mike |newspaper=Mma Fighting |date=July 18, 2013 |access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref> The New Jersey Athletic Commission cancelled the fight after seeing Mutapcic take an unknown and unapproved medication backstage before the fight. The fight was rescheduled for [[WSOF 7]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/lets-try-this-again-jesse-taylor-is-more-than-ready-for-elvis-mutapcic-at-wsof-7|title=Let's Try This Again: Jesse Taylor is More Than Ready for Elvis Mutapcic at WSOF 7 {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|website=www.mmaweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref> Taylor won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Jesse_Taylor_vs_Elvis_Mutapcic/1267642|title=Jesse Taylor vs Elvis Mutapcic Fight Result WSOF 7 - Karakhanyan vs...|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


In the Middleweight tournament final, Taylor faced [[David Branch (fighter)|David Branch]] at [[World Series of Fighting 10: Branch vs. Taylor|World Series of Fighting 10]] on June 21, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fightbooth.com/wsof-10-full-fight-david-branch-vs-jesse-taylor-inaugural-mw-title/|title=WSOF 10 Full Fight: David Branch vs. Jesse Taylor for the inaugural MW title|website=fightbooth.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref> He lost the fight via [[D'Arce choke#D.27Arce choke|D'arce choke]] submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2105525-wsof-10-results-and-recaps-from-david-branch-vs-jesse-taylor|title=WSOF 10 Results and Recaps from David Branch vs. Jesse Taylor|last=Rondina|first=Steven|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
In the Middleweight tournament final, Taylor faced [[David Branch (fighter)|David Branch]] at [[World Series of Fighting 10: Branch vs. Taylor|World Series of Fighting 10]] on June 21, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fightbooth.com/wsof-10-full-fight-david-branch-vs-jesse-taylor-inaugural-mw-title/|title=WSOF 10 Full Fight: David Branch vs. Jesse Taylor for the inaugural MW title|website=fightbooth.com|language=en-US|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref> He lost the fight via [[D'Arce choke#D.27Arce choke|D'arce choke]] submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2105525-wsof-10-results-and-recaps-from-david-branch-vs-jesse-taylor|title=WSOF 10 Results and Recaps from David Branch vs. Jesse Taylor|last=Rondina|first=Steven|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>


===Battlegrounds===
===Battlegrounds===
Taylor fought in the BattleGrounds MMA in a Single Night 8-Man Tournament on October 3, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/cody-mckenzie-dennis-hallman-luigi-fioravanti-among-entrants-in-single-night-tourney|title=Cody McKenzie, Dennis Hallman, Luigi Fioravanti join single-night tourney|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 3, 2014}}</ref> He lost his quarterfinal fight against Trey Houston via submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/videos/Trey_Houston_vs_Jesse_Taylor_BattleGrounds_MMA_5/10083529|title=Trey Houston vs. Jesse Taylor - BattleGrounds MMA 5 Full Fight MMA Video|website=MMA-Core|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
Taylor fought in the BattleGrounds MMA in a Single Night 8-Man Tournament on October 3, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/cody-mckenzie-dennis-hallman-luigi-fioravanti-among-entrants-in-single-night-tourney|title=Cody McKenzie, Dennis Hallman, Luigi Fioravanti join single-night tourney|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 3, 2014}}</ref> He lost his quarterfinal fight against Trey Houston via submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/videos/Trey_Houston_vs_Jesse_Taylor_BattleGrounds_MMA_5/10083529|title=Trey Houston vs. Jesse Taylor - BattleGrounds MMA 5 Full Fight MMA Video|website=MMA-Core|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


===Arena Tour 6===
===Arena Tour 6===
Taylor had an upcoming fight against fellow UFC veteran [[Maiquel Falcao]] for Argentinian mma promotion Arena Tour on April 18, 2015. Taylor lost the fight against Falcao by guillotine choke in the first round at 3:13.<ref>{{Citation|last=pescatkd|title=MAIQUEL FALCAO (BRAS.) vs. JESSE TAYLOR (USA) - MMA|date=2015-04-20|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQEmlLu5930|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
Taylor had an upcoming fight against fellow UFC veteran [[Maiquel Falcao]] for Argentinian mma promotion Arena Tour on April 18, 2015. Taylor lost the fight against Falcao by guillotine choke in the first round at 3:13.<ref>{{Citation|last=pescatkd|title=MAIQUEL FALCAO (BRAS.) vs. JESSE TAYLOR (USA) - MMA|date=April 20, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQEmlLu5930|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


===League S-70===
===League S-70===
Taylor fought [[Michail Tsarev]] on August 29, 2015 at League S-70: Russia vs. World.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.sportbox.ru/Vidy_sporta/edinoborstva/spbnews_NI553963_S_70_privezet_v_Sochi_Mamonta_i_veteranov_Bellator|title=Russian super star vs. world|publisher=news.sportbox.ru|date=August 20, 2015}}</ref> He won the fight via Submission (guillotine choke).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ru.euronews.com/newswires/3064687-newswire/|title=League S-70: Russia vs. World results|publisher=euronews.com|date=August 29, 2015}}</ref>
Taylor fought [[Michail Tsarev]] on August 29, 2015, at League S-70: Russia vs. World.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.sportbox.ru/Vidy_sporta/edinoborstva/spbnews_NI553963_S_70_privezet_v_Sochi_Mamonta_i_veteranov_Bellator|title=Russian super star vs. world|publisher=news.sportbox.ru|date=August 20, 2015}}</ref> He won the fight via Submission (guillotine choke).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ru.euronews.com/newswires/3064687-newswire/|title=League S-70: Russia vs. World results|publisher=euronews.com|date=August 29, 2015}}</ref>


===Absolute Championship Berkut===
===Absolute Championship Berkut===
Taylor lost in the first fight in the [[Absolute Championship Berkut|ACB]] lost to Aslambek Saidov at the [[2016 in Absolute Championship Berkut#ACB 40: Battleground|ACB 40: Battleground]] on June 3, 2016 via submission (guillotine choke) in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Aslambek_Saidov_vs_Jesse_Taylor/1348169|title=Aslambek Saidov vs Jesse Taylor Fight Result ACB 40 - Battleground|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
Taylor lost in the first fight in the [[Absolute Championship Berkut|ACB]] lost to Aslambek Saidov at the [[2016 in Absolute Championship Berkut#ACB 40: Battleground|ACB 40: Battleground]] on June 3, 2016, via submission (guillotine choke) in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Aslambek_Saidov_vs_Jesse_Taylor/1348169|title=Aslambek Saidov vs Jesse Taylor Fight Result ACB 40 - Battleground|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


Taylor faced Mukhamed Berkhamov on October 22, 2016 at [[2016 in Absolute Championship Berkut#ACB 48: Revenge|ACB 48]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://acbmma.com/tournamentnext/acb-47-revansh-5390_58|title = ACA 48 live broadcast - watch Abdulvakhabov vs Bagov fight online on October 22, 2016, results, review and video from the ACA 48}}</ref> He lost the fight via submission (armbar) in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Mukhamed_Berkhamov_vs_Jesse_Taylor/1357428|title=Mukhamed Berkhamov vs Jesse Taylor Fight Result ACB 48 - Revenge|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
Taylor faced Mukhamed Berkhamov on October 22, 2016, at [[2016 in Absolute Championship Berkut#ACB 48: Revenge|ACB 48]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://acbmma.com/tournamentnext/acb-47-revansh-5390_58|title = ACA 48 live broadcast - watch Abdulvakhabov vs Bagov fight online on October 22, 2016, results, review and video from the ACA 48}}</ref> He lost the fight via submission (armbar) in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Mukhamed_Berkhamov_vs_Jesse_Taylor/1357428|title=Mukhamed Berkhamov vs Jesse Taylor Fight Result ACB 48 - Revenge|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


Taylor had been expected to face Guillerme Martinez on 13 January 2017 at [[2017 in Absolute Championship Berkut#ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson|ACB 51]] but Martinez instead faced Ivan Castillo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://acbmma.com/en/news/2017-first-events-acb-51-acb-52-8756_221|title=2017: The first events - ACB 51, ACB 52|access-date=2016-12-19|archive-date=2016-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215013554/http://acbmma.com/en/news/2017-first-events-acb-51-acb-52-8756_221|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Taylor had been expected to face Guillerme Martinez on January 13, 2017, at [[2017 in Absolute Championship Berkut#ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson|ACB 51]] but Martinez instead faced Ivan Castillo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://acbmma.com/en/news/2017-first-events-acb-51-acb-52-8756_221|title=2017: The first events - ACB 51, ACB 52|access-date=December 19, 2016|archive-date=December 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215013554/http://acbmma.com/en/news/2017-first-events-acb-51-acb-52-8756_221|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===''The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption''===
===''The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption''===
On February 15 it was announced that Taylor would be joining the cast of [[The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption|Season 25 of The Ultimate Fighter]].<ref name="Marc Raimondi">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/2/15/14630574/joe-stevenson-james-krause-jesse-taylor-among-tuf-redemption-cast-members|title=Joe Stevenson, James Krause, Jesse Taylor among TUF: Redemption cast members|work=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2017-02-15|access-date=2017-02-15}}</ref>
On February 15 it was announced that Taylor would be joining the cast of [[The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption|Season 25 of The Ultimate Fighter]].<ref name="Marc Raimondi">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/2/15/14630574/joe-stevenson-james-krause-jesse-taylor-among-tuf-redemption-cast-members|title=Joe Stevenson, James Krause, Jesse Taylor among TUF: Redemption cast members|work=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=February 15, 2017|access-date=February 15, 2017}}</ref>


During team picks in episode one Taylor joined team Dillashaw as [[T.J. Dillashaw]]'s second pick, after current UFC Fighter James Krause. In episode 3, Taylor faced former training partner [[Mehdi Baghdad]] and won by unanimous decision to advance to the quarter-finals.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/episode-no-3-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-25-redemption|title=Episode No. 3 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 25: Redemption'|date=2017-05-04|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/jesse-taylor-dominates-mehdi-baghdad-tuf-25-fight-replay|title=Jesse Taylor Dominates Mehdi Baghdad (TUF 25 Fight Replay) {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|website=www.mmaweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref> He next faced [[Hayder Hassan]] and won the bout via submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/episode-no-10-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-25-redemption|title=Episode No. 10 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 25: Redemption'|date=2017-06-22|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=The Ultimate Fighter|title=Fight Replay: Jesse Taylor vs. Hayder Hassan {{!}} THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER|date=2017-06-21|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A8jbGj--s0|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref> Taylor faced [[James Krause (fighter)|James Krause]] in the semi-finals and won via submission in the third round to advance to the finals.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/7/5/15922926/jesse-taylor-submits-james-krause-meets-dhiego-lima-at-tuf-finale|title=Jesse Taylor submits James Krause, meets Dhiego Lima at TUF Finale|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
During team picks in episode one Taylor joined team Dillashaw as [[T.J. Dillashaw]]'s second pick, after current UFC Fighter James Krause. In episode 3, Taylor faced former training partner [[Mehdi Baghdad]] and won by unanimous decision to advance to the quarter-finals.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/episode-no-3-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-25-redemption|title=Episode No. 3 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 25: Redemption'|date=May 4, 2017|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/jesse-taylor-dominates-mehdi-baghdad-tuf-25-fight-replay|title=Jesse Taylor Dominates Mehdi Baghdad (TUF 25 Fight Replay) {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|website=www.mmaweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref> He next faced [[Hayder Hassan]] and won the bout via submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/episode-no-10-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-25-redemption|title=Episode No. 10 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 25: Redemption'|date=June 22, 2017|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=The Ultimate Fighter|title=Fight Replay: Jesse Taylor vs. Hayder Hassan {{!}} THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER|date=June 21, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A8jbGj--s0|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref> Taylor faced [[James Krause (fighter)|James Krause]] in the semi-finals and won via submission in the third round to advance to the finals.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/7/5/15922926/jesse-taylor-submits-james-krause-meets-dhiego-lima-at-tuf-finale|title=Jesse Taylor submits James Krause, meets Dhiego Lima at TUF Finale|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


===UFC return===
===UFC return===
Nine years after his first stint on the show, Taylor fought [[Dhiego Lima]] in the finals on July 7, 2017 at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption#The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/tom-gallicchio-james-krause-dhiego-lima-jesse-taylor-tuf-25-finale|title=Tom Gallicchio vs. James Krause joins Dhiego Lima vs. Jesse Taylor to complete TUF 25 Finale lineup|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2017-07-05|access-date=2017-07-05|author=Staff}}</ref> Taylor won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/tuf-25-finale-jesse-taylor-dhiego-lima-ufc-submission|title=TUF 25 Finale results: At long last, Jesse Taylor wins 'TUF' with submission of Dhiego Lima|date=2017-07-08|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-07-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
Nine years after his first stint on the show, Taylor fought [[Dhiego Lima]] in the finals on July 7, 2017, at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption#The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/tom-gallicchio-james-krause-dhiego-lima-jesse-taylor-tuf-25-finale|title=Tom Gallicchio vs. James Krause joins Dhiego Lima vs. Jesse Taylor to complete TUF 25 Finale lineup|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=July 5, 2017|access-date=July 5, 2017|author=Staff}}</ref> Taylor won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/tuf-25-finale-jesse-taylor-dhiego-lima-ufc-submission|title=TUF 25 Finale results: At long last, Jesse Taylor wins 'TUF' with submission of Dhiego Lima|date=July 8, 2017|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=July 8, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>


Taylor was expected to face [[Belal Muhammad (fighter)|Belal Muhammad]] on November 19, 2017 at [[UFC Fight Night 121]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/08/belal-muhammad-jesse-taylor-ufc-fight-night-121-australia|title=Belal Muhammad says he's fighting Jesse Taylor at UFC Fight Night 121 in Australia|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2017-08-17|access-date=2017-08-17|author=Staff}}</ref> However on September 13, it was announced that Taylor was pulled from the card after being notified by [[USADA]] of a potential doping violation. He was flagged after an out-of-competition drug test conducted August 22.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/TUF-25-Winner-Jesse-Taylor-Facing-AntiDoping-Violation-Removed-from-UFC-Fight-Night-121-126905|title='TUF 25' winner Jesse Taylor facing anti-doping violation, removed from UFC Fight Night 121
Taylor was expected to face [[Belal Muhammad (fighter)|Belal Muhammad]] on November 19, 2017, at [[UFC Fight Night 121]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/08/belal-muhammad-jesse-taylor-ufc-fight-night-121-australia|title=Belal Muhammad says he's fighting Jesse Taylor at UFC Fight Night 121 in Australia|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 17, 2017|access-date=August 17, 2017|author=Staff}}</ref> However on September 13, it was announced that Taylor was pulled from the card after being notified by [[USADA]] of a potential doping violation. He was flagged after an out-of-competition drug test conducted August 22.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/TUF-25-Winner-Jesse-Taylor-Facing-AntiDoping-Violation-Removed-from-UFC-Fight-Night-121-126905|title='TUF 25' winner Jesse Taylor facing anti-doping violation, removed from UFC Fight Night 121
|website=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2017-09-13|access-date=2017-09-13}}</ref> On October 13, USADA officially suspended Taylor one year for testing positive for anti-estrogen agent [[clomiphene]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/10/13/16472374/usada-suspends-jesse-taylor-one-year-for-positive-drug-test-for-clomiphene|title=USADA suspends Jesse Taylor one year for positive drug test for clomiphene|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-10-14}}</ref>
|website=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=September 13, 2017|access-date=September 13, 2017}}</ref> On October 13, USADA officially suspended Taylor one year for testing positive for anti-estrogen agent [[clomiphene]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/10/13/16472374/usada-suspends-jesse-taylor-one-year-for-positive-drug-test-for-clomiphene|title=USADA suspends Jesse Taylor one year for positive drug test for clomiphene|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>


One month after the suspension was lifted, Taylor was released from his UFC contract.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mmaimports.com/2018/10/and-another-one-ufc-releases-another-fighter-from-the-roster/|title=UFC releases Jesse Taylor|access-date=2018-10-13}}</ref>
One month after the suspension was lifted, Taylor was released from his UFC contract.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mmaimports.com/2018/10/and-another-one-ufc-releases-another-fighter-from-the-roster/|title=UFC releases Jesse Taylor|access-date=October 13, 2018}}</ref>


=== Post UFC ===
=== Post UFC ===
Taylor went 2-1 on the regional scene, losing via first-round guillotine choke against Mukhamed Berkhamov at [[2019 in Absolute Championship Akhmat#ACA 100|ACA 100]] and then rebounding against fellow UFC vet [[Seth Baczynski]] at NWFA 1: Retribution and Daniel McWilliams at J Street Fights 2, submitting both with a rear-naked choke. He was booked against reigning champion Christian Leroy Duncan at Cage Warriors 148 for the [[Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors Middleweight Championship|CWFC Middleweight Championship]] on December 31, 2022, however he was involved in a hit and run the day before the event and had to pull out of the bout.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Markey |first=Ross |date=2022-12-31 |title=Jesse Taylor Involved In Hit And Run Incident, Removed From Cage Warriors 148 Headliner In London |url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/jesse-taylor-hit-and-run-incident-cage-warriors/ |access-date=2023-01-01 |language=en-US}}</ref>
Taylor went 2-1 on the regional scene, losing via first-round guillotine choke against Mukhamed Berkhamov at [[2019 in Absolute Championship Akhmat#ACA 100|ACA 100]] and then rebounding against fellow UFC vet [[Seth Baczynski]] at NWFA 1: Retribution and Daniel McWilliams at J Street Fights 2, submitting both with a rear-naked choke. He was booked against reigning champion Christian Leroy Duncan at Cage Warriors 148 for the [[Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors Middleweight Championship|CWFC Middleweight Championship]] on December 31, 2022, however he was involved in a hit and run the day before the event and had to pull out of the bout.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Markey |first=Ross |date=December 31, 2022 |title=Jesse Taylor Involved In Hit And Run Incident, Removed From Cage Warriors 148 Headliner In London |url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/jesse-taylor-hit-and-run-incident-cage-warriors/ |access-date=January 1, 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref>


Taylor faced Jared Revel for the BFL Middleweight Championship on March 30, 2023 at BFL 76, getting submitted in the first round via triangle choke.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-30 |title=BFL 76 Results |url=https://mmasucka.com/2023/03/30/bfl-76-results/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=MMA Sucka |language=en}}</ref>
Taylor faced Jared Revel for the BFL Middleweight Championship on March 30, 2023, at BFL 76, getting submitted in the first round via triangle choke.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2023 |title=BFL 76 Results |url=https://mmasucka.com/2023/03/30/bfl-76-results/ |access-date=April 2, 2023 |website=MMA Sucka |language=en}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Jesse Taylor has two sons, Alexander, and Nikolaus. He also has a daughter, Lucy (born 2020).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CF6XXW3s4_t/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CF6XXW3s4_t |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|title="Why do the ugliest dudes make the prettiest daughters"|author=Jesse Taylor|date=October 4, 2020|website=Instagram}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Before becoming a professional fighter, Taylor worked various jobs, including construction and personal training.
Jesse Taylor has two sons, Alexander, and Nikolaus. He also has a daughter, Lucy (born 2020).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CF6XXW3s4_t/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CF6XXW3s4_t |archive-date=December 24, 2021 |url-access=limited|title="Why do the ugliest dudes make the prettiest daughters"|author=Jesse Taylor|date=October 4, 2020|website=Instagram}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Before becoming a professional fighter, Taylor worked various jobs, including construction and personal training.


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
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| [[2015 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki#KSW 32: Road to Wembley|KSW 32: Road to Wembley]]
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Jesse Taylor
Taylor in 2009
BornJesse Marcus Taylor
(1983-01-02) January 2, 1983 (age 41)
Poway, California, U.S.
Other namesJT Money
ResidenceSan Diego, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionMiddleweight (2006–present)
Welterweight
(2008–present)
Light Heavyweight (2011)
Reach73+1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Fighting out ofMurrieta, California, U.S.
TeamTeam Quest
The Arena MMA
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling[1]
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total50
Wins33
By knockout6
By submission18
By decision9
Losses17
By submission16
By decision1
UniversitySan Francisco State University,
Cal State Fullerton
Notable school(s)Poway High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jesse Marcus Taylor[2] (born January 2, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) and 10th Planet Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt fighter currently competing in the Welterweight division.[3] A professional competitor since 2006, he was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 7, winning his entry, preliminary, quarterfinal and semi-final matches, and then became infamous for being the only fighter to ever be removed from finals due to events that occurred after filming was completed.[4] Taylor later won The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Welterweight Tournament,[4] and has also fought for top promotions such as Strikeforce, DREAM, MFC, AFC, Impact FC, Shark Fights, Cage Warriors and Absolute Championship Berkut.[5]

Background

Jesse Taylor also known as "JT Money", graduated Poway High School where he was a wrestler. After high school Jesse attended San Francisco State university. He took Jiu-Jitsu classes but decided to stick to Wrestling.[3] When things did not work out in San Francisco he moved back down to San Diego, where he then attended Palomar College near San Diego. In junior college, Taylor became a two-time JC All-American, CCCAA State Runner-Up in 2003, and crowned California Junior College State Champion in 2004, only losing three matches. Taylor was then rewarded with a scholarship to Cal State Fullerton. After the birth of his son, it became harder for Taylor to concentrate on Wrestling and school while adjusting to the family life. Taylor still managed to qualify for the Division 1 NCAA Tournament and was 3rd in the Pac-10's.[citation needed]

After realizing there was no money in Wrestling after college (a sentiment echoed by many former collegiate wrestlers, including Matt Hughes, Randy Couture, and Bobby Lashley), Taylor tried to think of a way to still compete and make a living for him and his son. He then decided to give mixed martial arts a real try.[3] An old Wrestling friend of his invited him for a Team Quest workout, where Taylor was able to spar with fighters such as Dan Henderson, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, and Jason Miller.[6] He picked up Jiu Jitsu quickly, and worked to improve his striking. After only about a month of training, Taylor took a fight against a much more established fighter and was victorious. A few years later Jesse got the chance to be on the seventh season of the hit reality television series The Ultimate Fighter [7]

Mixed martial arts career

The Ultimate Fighter

In the second episode Jesse Taylor won his entry match against Nick Rossborough by rear naked choke. After all entry matches were done the teams were to pick the fighters that they wanted. Taylor was picked sixth overall by Forrest Griffin. With Quinton Jackson getting the first pick for fighters, Griffin was to choose the first preliminary fight. Griffin chose Taylor to take on Mike Dolce; In the second round, Taylor won the fight again via a rear naked choke. Taylor's quarterfinal fight was against Dante Rivera, which Taylor also won, this time via unanimous decision. Taylor had now advanced to the semi-finals against his close friend Tim Credeur, a fight which Taylor won by unanimous decision, putting him into the finals.[8]

Removal from finale

Taylor was removed from the finals after a security recording was presented to Dana White. He was shown kicking out one of the side windows of a rented limousine. The staff of the hotel where the incident occurred reported that a drunken Taylor had frightened female patrons and confronted hotel security by acting aggressively and screaming that he was a UFC fighter.[9] White told Taylor that this type of behavior was unacceptable, and that he believed Taylor did not possess the mental discipline to deal with the pressures of fame and popularity that being in the UFC would put on him. White told Taylor that because of his actions he had forfeited his place in the final match, a decision that an emotional Taylor did not try to protest. However, White went on to thank Taylor for his efforts in the show, and advised him to "go home, get your life together, call me in a few months." Later, in the July fight promo footage for UFC: Silva vs. Irvin, White recounted a conversation he had with Taylor:[8]

He told me, "I'm in AA now. I've totally got my life together. It's the biggest mistake I've ever made. And I'll never do it again, I'll never disappoint you or the UFC again." And I believed what he said, so, I'm bringing him back.

— Dana White, UFC president[10]

UFC career

Following his removal from The Ultimate Fighter, Taylor was offered a fight against C.B. Dollaway at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin on July 19, 2008. He lost the fight via a Peruvian necktie submission in the first round.[11] On July 29 the Wrestling Observer reported that Taylor had been released from the UFC.[12]

Post UFC

In his first fight since his release from the UFC, Taylor fought Drew Fickett at a catchweight of 175 pounds.[13] Taylor upset the more experienced Fickett, winning by TKO due to strikes in 1 minutes and 42 seconds.[14] After the fight, Taylor then dropped down from middleweight to welterweight.[15]

He later fought on January 15, where he was set to fight unbeaten Pat Minihan, instead Taylor fought Rico Altamirano, he defeated Altamirano via rear naked choke in the second round.[16] Taylor fought on February 14, 2009, in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was set to go up against Esteban Ramos.[17] Taylor ended up fighting and beating (1-0) fighter Gert Kocani. Taylor again won via rear naked choke in the second round.[18]

Jesse fought on March 28, 2009, in Colorado. He took on Chris Camozzi, defeating him by decision. Jesse won the King of Champions belt held by Camozzi.[19][20] On May 2, 2009, Taylor defeated MMA veteran Eric DaVila at Shark Fight 4. Taylor then won his sixth straight fight since being released from the UFC after defeating Rubén Darío at Total Combat 33. The fight was for the Total Combat middleweight title.[21]

DREAM

One day after his win over Darío, Taylor was offered a fight for Japan promotion, DREAM. He made his debut on July 20, 2009, at DREAM 10 against Korean Judoka, Dong Sik Yoon.[22][23] Taylor won after Yoon injured his ankle and was not able to continue.[24]

Strikeforce

Nick Diaz was slated to face Jay Hieron for the Welterweight Championship belt. However, Diaz missed a pre-fight drug test mandated by the California State Athletic Commission and was denied a license to compete.[25] Diaz was replaced by Taylor, who moved down to welterweight, and the fight was changed to a non-title bout.[26] Taylor lost the match via unanimous decision.[27]

Taylor had his second fight for the Strikeforce promotion on November 6, 2009, on the main card of the Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista event. He lost to Luke Rockhold (5-1) in a middleweight contest.[28][29]

Maximum Fighting Championship

Taylor signed a two-fight deal with Canadian-based promotion, Maximum Fighting Championship. His first fight was on the MFC 25 card against Thales Leites,[30] losing in the first round by submission.[31]

Before taking another fight with the MFC, Taylor fought former UFC middleweight champion Murilo Bustamante. In the second round of the fight, referee John McCarthy stood the pair up and as the fight was about to continue, Bustamante seemingly lost equilibrium and could not continue, giving Taylor the TKO victory.[15]

His second fight for MFC took place on the main card of the MFC 26 card against Tom Watson. Taylor won via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26).[15]

Independent promotions

Taylor was signed to fight Australian knockout artist, Dylan Andrews, at the inaugural Australian Fighting Championship event. The fight took place in Melbourne on November 12, 2010. Taylor won the fight midway into round one, choking Andrews unconscious from a guillotine choke.[32]

Taylor was scheduled to fight PRIDE FC, UFC, and DREAM veteran, Denis Kang at Battlefield Fight League 7. Kang later pulled out of the fight, and Jesse moved up to Light Heavyweight to fight Clay Davidson, defeating him in a unanimous decision. The fight with Kang was rescheduled for May 28, 2011, at Battlefield Fight League 8.[33] Taylor won by submission in the first round, getting Kang in a rear naked choke.[15]

Taylor fought Bellator Middleweight champion Hector Lombard on September 3, 2011, in the main event at the Australian Fighting Championships.[34]

Taylor replaced an injured Paulo Filho at KSW XVII and faced Mamed Khalidov. He lost the fight via kneebar submission early in the first round.[35]

Cage Warriors

Taylor faced Judo black belt Gaël Grimaud on May 24, 2012, in Isa Town, Bahrain at Cage Warriors Fight Night 6 for Grimaud's welterweight championship.[36] Taylor dominated the first two rounds by utilizing his wrestling to take Grimaud down and control him throughout the round while also peppering Grimaud with short strikes. Early in the third round Grimaud took Taylor's back. As Taylor was attempting to escape back control, Grimaud trapped Taylor's arm and transitioned to an armbar, forcing Taylor to submit and thus retaining his welterweight title.[37]

On December 31, 2012, Jesse Taylor defeated former champion Chris Fields in Fields's hometown of Dublin, Ireland at Cage Warriors 51[38] to win the CWFC middleweight title.[39]

Just two months removed from winning the Cage Warriors middleweight title, Taylor fought The Ultimate Fighter 3 winner, Kendall Grove.[40] The fight was for Taylor's K-OZ Entertainment middleweight title he had won back in November 2012. The contest took place on February 23, 2013, in Perth, Western Australia. Taylor controlled the fight for five consecutive rounds, winning the fight via unanimous decision, and defending his middleweight title.[41]

Taylor had his first Cage Warriors Middleweight title defense on May 4, 2013, on the Cage Warriors 54 card. Taylor fought, and defeated, "The White Tyson" John Phillips via submission early in the first round.[42]

World Series of Fighting

A few weeks after his first successful Cage Warriors title defense, it was announced Taylor had signed an exclusive deal with the World Series of Fighting. Taylor will take part in the promotion's four-man middleweight tournament set to determine the first WSOF middleweight champion. Besides Taylor, the participants are Elvis Mutapčić, David Branch and Danillo Villefort.[43]

Taylor was expected to fight Elvis Mutapčić in the opening round at WSOF 5.[44] The New Jersey Athletic Commission cancelled the fight after seeing Mutapcic take an unknown and unapproved medication backstage before the fight. The fight was rescheduled for WSOF 7.[45] Taylor won the fight via unanimous decision.[46]

In the Middleweight tournament final, Taylor faced David Branch at World Series of Fighting 10 on June 21, 2014.[47] He lost the fight via D'arce choke submission in the first round.[48]

Battlegrounds

Taylor fought in the BattleGrounds MMA in a Single Night 8-Man Tournament on October 3, 2014.[49] He lost his quarterfinal fight against Trey Houston via submission in the first round.[50]

Arena Tour 6

Taylor had an upcoming fight against fellow UFC veteran Maiquel Falcao for Argentinian mma promotion Arena Tour on April 18, 2015. Taylor lost the fight against Falcao by guillotine choke in the first round at 3:13.[51]

League S-70

Taylor fought Michail Tsarev on August 29, 2015, at League S-70: Russia vs. World.[52] He won the fight via Submission (guillotine choke).[53]

Absolute Championship Berkut

Taylor lost in the first fight in the ACB lost to Aslambek Saidov at the ACB 40: Battleground on June 3, 2016, via submission (guillotine choke) in the first round.[54]

Taylor faced Mukhamed Berkhamov on October 22, 2016, at ACB 48.[55] He lost the fight via submission (armbar) in the first round.[56]

Taylor had been expected to face Guillerme Martinez on January 13, 2017, at ACB 51 but Martinez instead faced Ivan Castillo.[57]

The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption

On February 15 it was announced that Taylor would be joining the cast of Season 25 of The Ultimate Fighter.[58]

During team picks in episode one Taylor joined team Dillashaw as T.J. Dillashaw's second pick, after current UFC Fighter James Krause. In episode 3, Taylor faced former training partner Mehdi Baghdad and won by unanimous decision to advance to the quarter-finals.[59][60] He next faced Hayder Hassan and won the bout via submission in the first round.[61][62] Taylor faced James Krause in the semi-finals and won via submission in the third round to advance to the finals.[63]

UFC return

Nine years after his first stint on the show, Taylor fought Dhiego Lima in the finals on July 7, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale.[64] Taylor won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[65]

Taylor was expected to face Belal Muhammad on November 19, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 121.[66] However on September 13, it was announced that Taylor was pulled from the card after being notified by USADA of a potential doping violation. He was flagged after an out-of-competition drug test conducted August 22.[67] On October 13, USADA officially suspended Taylor one year for testing positive for anti-estrogen agent clomiphene.[68]

One month after the suspension was lifted, Taylor was released from his UFC contract.[69]

Post UFC

Taylor went 2-1 on the regional scene, losing via first-round guillotine choke against Mukhamed Berkhamov at ACA 100 and then rebounding against fellow UFC vet Seth Baczynski at NWFA 1: Retribution and Daniel McWilliams at J Street Fights 2, submitting both with a rear-naked choke. He was booked against reigning champion Christian Leroy Duncan at Cage Warriors 148 for the CWFC Middleweight Championship on December 31, 2022, however he was involved in a hit and run the day before the event and had to pull out of the bout.[70]

Taylor faced Jared Revel for the BFL Middleweight Championship on March 30, 2023, at BFL 76, getting submitted in the first round via triangle choke.[71]

Personal life

Jesse Taylor has two sons, Alexander, and Nikolaus. He also has a daughter, Lucy (born 2020).[72] Before becoming a professional fighter, Taylor worked various jobs, including construction and personal training.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
50 matches 33 wins 17 losses
By knockout 6 0
By submission 18 16
By decision 9 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 33–17 Jared Revel Submission (triangle choke) BFL 76 March 30, 2023 1 4:00 Vancouver, Canada For the BFL Middleweight Championship.
Win 33–16 Daniel McWilliams Submission (rear-naked choke) J Street Fights 2 November 13, 2021 1 0:28 Bentonville, Arkansas, United States Return to Middleweight.
Win 32–16 Seth Baczynski Submission (rear-naked choke) NWFA 1: Retribution August 28, 2021 1 0:46 Bentonville, Arkansas, United States Catchweight (195 lb) bout.
Loss 31–16 Mukhamed Berkhamov Submission (guillotine choke) ACA 100 October 4, 2019 1 1:13 Grozny, Russia
Win 31–15 Dhiego Lima Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale July 7, 2017 2 0:43 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won The Ultimate Fighter 25 Welterweight Tournament.
Loss 30–15 Mukhamed Berkhamov Submission (armbar) ACB 48 October 22, 2016 1 2:30 Moscow, Russia
Win 30–14 Seth Baczynski Decision (unanimous) TFE MMA: Vengeance August 26, 2016 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss 29–14 Aslambek Saidov Submission (guillotine choke) ACB 40 June 3, 2016 1 3:29 Krasnodar krai, Russia
Loss 29–13 Borys Mańkowski Submission (guillotine choke) KSW 32: Road to Wembley October 31, 2015 1 3:02 London, England For the KSW Welterweight Championship.
Win 29–12 Michail Tsarev Submission (guillotine choke) League S-70: Russia vs. World August 29, 2015 1 0:40 Sochi, Russia
Win 28–12 Nick Barnes Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Smash Global: The Main Event August 1, 2015 1 2:59 San Diego, California, United States Return to Welterweight.
Loss 27–12 Maiquel Falcão Submission (guillotine choke) Arena Tour 5: Falcao vs. Taylor April 18, 2015 1 3:13 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Loss 27–11 Trey Houston Submission (armbar) BattleGrounds MMA 5 - O.N.E. October 4, 2014 1 2:10 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States BattleGrounds MMA Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss 27–10 David Branch Submission (D'Arce choke) WSOF 10 June 21, 2014 1 1:41 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States For the WSOF Middleweight Championship.
Win 27–9 Elvis Mutapčić Decision (unanimous) WSOF 7 December 7, 2013 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada WSOF Middleweight Championship Tournament Semifinal.
Win 26–9 John Phillips Submission (guillotine choke) Cage Warriors 54 May 4, 2013 1 2:43 Cardiff, Wales Defended the CWFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 25–9 Kendall Grove Decision (unanimous) K-Oz Entertainment: Bragging Rights 5 February 23, 2013 5 5:00 Perth, Western Australia Defended the K-Oz Entertainment Middleweight Championship.
Win 24–9 Chris Fields Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Warriors: 51 December 31, 2012 2 1:06 Dublin, Ireland Won the CWFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 23–9 Steve Kennedy Submission (rear-naked choke) K-Oz Entertainment: Bragging Rights 4 November 16, 2012 1 4:01 Perth, Australia Won the vacant K-Oz Entertainment Middleweight Championship.
Win 22–9 Marcel Fortuna Decision (unanimous) Dragon House MMA 11: Taylor vs. Fortuna August 18, 2012 3 5:00 Oakland, California, United States
Win 21–9 Christopher Ortega Submission (guillotine choke) CG: Cage Gladiator 7 August 4, 2012 1 1:13 Mexicali, Mexico
Loss 20–9 Gaël Grimaud Submission (armbar) Cage Warriors Fight Night 6 May 24, 2012 3 0:55 Isa Town, Bahrain For the Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship.
Loss 20–8 Mamed Khalidov Submission (kneebar) KSW 17: Revenge November 26, 2011 1 1:42 Lódz, Poland Catchweight (187 lbs) bout.
Win 20–7 Mario Trujillo Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Combat Challenge September 30, 2011 1 1:30 Panama City, Panama
Loss 19–7 Hector Lombard Submission (heel hook) Australian FC 2 September 3, 2011 2 1:26 Melbourne, Australia Return to Middleweight. For the inaugural AFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 19–6 Denis Kang Submission (rear-naked choke) Battlefield Fight League 8 May 28, 2011 1 1:57 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Win 18–6 Clay Davidson Decision (unanimous) Battlefield Fight League 7 March 26, 2011 3 5:00 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 17–6 Dylan Andrews Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Australian FC 1 November 12, 2010 1 2:33 Melbourne, Australia
Win 16–6 Tom Watson Decision (unanimous) MFC 26 September 10, 2010 3 5:00 Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Win 15–6 Murilo Bustamante TKO (retirement) Impact FC 2 July 18, 2010 2 2:10 Sydney, Australia
Loss 14–6 Thales Leites Submission (triangle choke) MFC 25 May 7, 2010 1 2:27 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 14–5 Jason Day Submission (rear-naked choke) AMMA 2: Vengeance February 5, 2010 1 1:14 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 13–5 Luke Rockhold Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista November 6, 2009 1 3:42 Fresno, California, United States
Loss 13–4 Jay Hieron Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg August 15, 2009 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States Welterweight bout.
Win 13–3 Yoon Dong-Sik TKO (ankle injury) DREAM 10 July 20, 2009 1 1:02 Saitama, Japan
Win 12–3 Rubén Barboza Submission (rear-naked choke) Total Combat 33 July 11, 2009 1 3:13 Mexico City, Mexico Won the Total Combat Middleweight Championship.
Win 11–3 Eric Davila Submission (rear-naked choke) Shark Fights 4 May 2, 2009 1 2:29 Lubbock, Texas, United States
Win 10–3 Chris Camozzi Decision (unanimous) King of Champions 3 March 28, 2009 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States Return to Middleweight. Won the King of Champions Middleweight Championship.
Win 9–3 Gert Kocani Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Cagefighting Federation 1 February 14, 2009 2 4:45 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Win 8–3 Rico Altamirano Submission (rear-naked choke) The Warriors Cage 1 January 15, 2009 2 2:00 Porterville, California, United States
Win 7–3 Drew Fickett TKO (punches and elbows) Total Combat 32 October 2, 2008 1 1:42 El Cajon, California, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss 6–3 C.B. Dollaway Submission (Peruvian necktie) UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin July 19, 2008 1 3:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–2 Jorge Ramirez TKO (punches) MMA Xtreme 15 November 16, 2007 1 0:42 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 5–2 Matt Major Decision (unanimous) Melee on the Mountain November 6, 2007 3 5:00 Friant, California, United States
Loss 4–2 Kenny Ento Submission (triangle choke) PRIMAL MMA August 11, 2007 1 0:37 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 4–1 Jorge Ortiz TKO (punches) Total Combat 21 July 8, 2007 2 1:49 San Diego, California, United States
Loss 3–1 Jesse Forbes Submission (armbar) Tuff-N-Uff 2 April 14, 2007 1 1:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 3–0 Noel Rodriguez Submission (rear-naked choke) MMA Xtreme 9 March 3, 2007 2 1:03 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 2–0 Chris Chiasson TKO (punches) No Limits MMA November 4, 2006 2 1:28 San Clemente, California, United States
Win 1–0 Robert Sarkozi Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Rapid Fire August 4, 2006 2 5:00 San Jacinto, California, United States
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 7–0 James Krause Technical Submission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter 25 July 5, 2017 (airdate) 3 2:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Semi-finals.
Win 6–0 Hayder Hassan Submission (rear-naked choke) June 21, 2017 (airdate) 1 2:24 Quarter-finals.
Win 5–0 Mehdi Baghdad Decision (unanimous) May 3, 2017 (airdate) 2 5:00 Preliminary bout.
Win 4–0 Tim Credeur Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 7 June 11, 2008 (airdate) 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Semi-finals.
Win 3–0 Dante Rivera Decision (unanimous) May 28, 2008 (airdate) 2 5:00 Quarter-finals.
Win 2–0 Mike Dolce Submission (rear-naked choke) April 16, 2008 (airdate) 2 1:47 Preliminary bout.
Win 1–0 Nick Rossborough Submission (rear-naked choke) April 9, 2008 (airdate) 1 1:50 Elimination bout.

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