Louis Taylor

This article is about the martial artist. For former mayor of Vancouver BC, see L. D. Taylor. For the man imprisoned for arson and released after 40 years, see History of hotel fires in the United States#Pioneer International.
Louis Taylor
Born Louis Taylor
May 12, 1979
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other names Handgunz
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight
Reach 74.0 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois, United States
Team Chicago Fight Team
Years active 2007-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 11
By knockout 5
By submission 5
By decision 1
Losses 3
By knockout 1
By submission 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Louis Taylor (born May 12, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, Taylor has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and Bellator.

Background

Taylor is from Chicago, Illinois and was a talented wrestler, competing at Eastern Illinois University before transitioning into a career in mixed martial arts.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

The Ultimate Fighter

Taylor was at the tryouts for The Ultimate Fighter 13 on November 4, 2010.[2] He did not make the final cast to get on to the show which debuted on March 30, 2011.

Combat USA

Taylor fought Jason Louck on May 14, 2011 to determine the Middleweight Combat USA State Champion of Illinois. Taylor won the fight by submission (strikes) and was then supposed to face the Middleweight Combat USA State Champion of Wisconsin, Herbert Goodman. Unfortunately, Taylor pulled out of the fight with a bruised leg just 2 hours before the weigh ins.

Strikeforce

Taylor made his Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers on November 7, 2009 against Nate Moore and was defeated via submission due to punches in the second round.

He would make his next appearance for the promotion in the main event of Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor on August 13, 2010 against former WEC Welterweight Champion Joe Riggs and was defeated via submission due to punches in the third round.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Taylor first fought for Bellator at Bellator 14 on April 15, 2010 and won by KO due to a head kick in the first round over Ryan Sturdy.

Taylor fought for the promotion again on December 14, 2012 at Bellator 84 against UFC veteran Joe Vedepo. Taylor defeated Vedepo via first-round knockout.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After an injury forced Costas Philippou out of his bout with Uriah Hall, it was announced on January 2, 2015, that Taylor had signed on to face Hall on short notice at UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver on January 18, 2014.[3] However on January 11, it was announced that Taylor pulled out of the fight due to a pulled muscle in his back and had his contract terminated as result.[4]

Personal life

Taylor is married and has children.[5]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–3 Brian Houston Submission (guillotine choke) APFC 17 October 11, 2014 1 2:14 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3 Robert Gotreau Submission (guillotine choke) APFC 16 April 5, 2014 1 2:06 Villa Park, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 Eric Hammerich Submission (guillotine choke) APFC 11: Champion vs. Champion June 22, 2013 1 3:54 McCook, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–3 Joe Vedepo KO (punch) Bellator 84 December 14, 2012 1 4:12 Hammond, Indiana, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–3 Perry Filkins TKO (punches) CZ 40: Kicking It XL at The Rock January 27, 2012 1 4:02 Salem, New Hampshire, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2 Jason Louck Submission (punches) Combat USA: Illinois State Finals May 14, 2011 2 4:40 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–2 Joe Riggs Submission (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor August 13, 2010 3 2:07 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Catchweight of 182 lbs[6]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Ryan Sturdy KO (head kick) Bellator 14 April 15, 2010 1 1:08 Chicago, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Curtis Bailey TKO (punches) Hoosier FC 2: It's On January 2, 2010 1 0:33 Hammond, Indiana, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4–1 Nate Moore Submission (punches) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers November 7, 2009 2 3:24 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Steve Paterson KO (punches) TFC 14: Hornbuckle vs. Alexander February 21, 2009 1 4:34 Hammond, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Adam Maciejewski Decision (unanimous) Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs. Russow June 14, 2008 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Aaron Kreke TKO (slam) C3: Corral Combat Classic 2 April 26, 2008 2 0:40 Hammond, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Ricco Talamantes Submission (guillotine choke) ISCF: Fight 2 the Finish November 9, 2007 1 4:30 Chicago, Illinois, United States

References

  1. ↑ http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=4974388&blogId=537432656
  2. ↑ John Morgan. ""The Ultimate Fighter 13" tryouts draw several notables including Galvao, Amoussou, Toney". MMAjunkie.
  3. ↑ "Strikeforce vet Louis Taylor steps in to face Uriah Hall at UFC Fight Night in Boston". mmafighting.com. January 2, 2014.
  4. ↑ Nick Baldwin (2015-01-11). "Louis Taylor out of fight against Uriah Hall with injury, cut from promotion". mmajr.co. Retrieved 2015-01-11.
  5. ↑ http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=4974388&blogId=537432656
  6. ↑ "Joe Riggs vs. Louis Taylor, women's tourney on tap for Strikeforce Challengers 10". MMAjunkie.

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