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Louis Taylor

"Handgunz"
19-4-1United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-0

Last fight: Win vs Abus Magomedov · Knockout · Dec 30, 2018

19-4-1 · 15 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Abus MagomedovKO · R1 0:33
PFLProfessional Fighters League - 2018 Season PFL Championships·December 30, 2018

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CAREER SUMMARY

Louis Taylor holds a professional MMA record of 19-4-1. Taylor has 25 professional MMA bouts on record. Taylor has won 20 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. Most recent fight: December 30, 2018. Tracked organizations: PFL, BELLATOR, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
74"188 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
May 12, 1979
Age
47
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Chicago Fight Team
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Louis Taylor sits in the top 25.

Related fighters

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Abus Magomedov
    Professional Fighters League - 2018 Season PFL Championships· Dec 30, 2018· Middleweight· 19-4-1 vs 22-4-1
    KO
    R1 · 0:33
  2. WIN
    vs Rex Harris
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 10: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 3· Oct 19, 2018· Middleweight· 18-4 vs 11-5
    DEC
    R2 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs John Howard
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 10: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 3· Oct 19, 2018· Middleweight· 19-4 vs 27-15
    DEC
    R2 · 4:58
  4. WIN
    vs Andre Luis Leal Lobato
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2018 Regular Season· Aug 15, 2018· Middleweight· 17-4 vs 24-9
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Anderson Goncalves
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2018 Regular Season· Jul 4, 2018· Middleweight· 16-4 vs 11-2
    TKO
    R3 · 0:58
  6. WIN
    vs Zach Conn
    Professional Fighters League - PFL: Everett· Jul 28, 2017· Middleweight· 15-4 vs 6-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. LOSS
    vs David Branch
    WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino· Dec 31, 2016· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 20-3
    SUB
    R5 · 2:00
  8. WIN
    vs Phil Hawes
    WSOF 32: Moraes vs. Hill 2· Jul 30, 2016· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 4-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:15
  9. WIN
    vs Cory Devela
    WSOF 29: Gaethje vs. Foster· Mar 12, 2016· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 15-7
    SUB
    R1 · 0:29
  10. WIN
    vs Brian Houston
    APFC 17· Oct 11, 2014· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 4-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:14
  11. WIN
    vs Robert Gotreau
    APFC 16: Johnson vs. Stittgen· Apr 5, 2014· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:06
  12. WIN
    vs Eric Hammerich
    APFC 11: Champion vs. Champion· Jun 22, 2013· 10-3 vs 7-8
    SUB
    R1 · 3:54
  13. WIN
    vs Joe Vedepo
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 84· Dec 14, 2012· 9-3 vs 13-7
    KO
    R1 · 4:12
  14. LOSS
    vs Perry Filkins
    Combat Zone 40· Jan 27, 2012· Middleweight· 8-3 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:02
  15. WIN
    vs Jesus Escalante
    TFC 1· May 28, 2011· 8-2 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:30
  16. WIN
    vs Jason Louck
    Combat USA· May 14, 2011· 7-2 vs 15-8
    SUB
  17. LOSS
    vs Joe Riggs
    Strikeforce Challengers 10· Aug 14, 2010· Catchweight· 6-2 vs 33-11
    SUB
    R3 · 2:07
  18. LOSS
    vs Joe Riggs
    Strikeforce: Challengers 10· Aug 12, 2010· Catchweight· 6-2
    TKO
    R3 · 2:07
  19. WIN
    vs Ryan Sturdy
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 14· Apr 15, 2010· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 12-5-1
    KO
    R1 · 1:08
  20. WIN
    vs Curtis Bailey
    HFC 2: It's On· Jan 2, 2010· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 4-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:33
  21. LOSS
    vs Nate Moore
    Strikeforce - Fedor vs Rogers· Nov 7, 2009· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 7-1
    TKO
    R2 · 3:24
  22. WIN
    vs Steve Patterson
    Total Fight Challenge· Feb 21, 2009· 4-0 vs 1-1
    TKO
  23. WIN
    vs Adam Maciejewski
    Illinois Regional· Jun 14, 2008· 3-0 vs 6-5-1
    DEC
  24. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Corral's Combat Classic· Apr 26, 2008· 2-0
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Ricco Talamantes
    UFF Cage Fights 3· Nov 9, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 2-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:30

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1779▲16
Peak
1779Dec 31, 2018
Rated fights
23
150016001700200820102012201420162018Nov 9, 2007 · 1537Jun 14, 2008 · 1568Feb 21, 2009 · 1605Nov 7, 2009 · 1550Jan 2, 2010 · 1584Apr 15, 2010 · 1645Aug 13, 2010 · 1621May 14, 2011 · 1641May 28, 2011 · 1659Jan 27, 2012 · 1634Dec 14, 2012 · 1665Jun 22, 2013 · 1680Apr 5, 2014 · 1696Oct 11, 2014 · 1713Mar 12, 2016 · 1711Jul 30, 2016 · 1736Dec 31, 2016 · 1713Jul 29, 2017 · 1725Jul 5, 2018 · 1740Aug 16, 2018 · 1747Oct 20, 2018 · 1763Oct 20, 2018 · 1756Dec 31, 2018 · 17791779

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Frequently asked questions

When does Louis Taylor fight next?

Louis Taylor has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Louis Taylor's record?

Louis Taylor's professional MMA record is 19-4-1.

Who is Louis Taylor fighting next?

Louis Taylor's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Louis Taylor fight last?

Louis Taylor most recently fought Abus Magomedov at Professional Fighters League - 2018 Season PFL Championships on Sunday, December 30, 2018, WIN (Knockout).

What weight class does Louis Taylor fight in?

Louis Taylor fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Louis Taylor have?

Louis Taylor has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How tall is Louis Taylor?

Louis Taylor is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Louis Taylor weigh?

Louis Taylor weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Louis Taylor's reach?

Louis Taylor has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Louis Taylor?

Louis Taylor is 47 years old (born May 12, 1979).

Where is Louis Taylor from?

Louis Taylor is from the United States.

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