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Paul Taylor

"Relentless"
11-6-1★ 3bonusesUnited KingdomUnited KingdomLast 5
Pro bare-knuckle 0-1

Last fight: Win vs Gabe Ruediger · TKO · Feb 5, 2011

11-6-1 · 8 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Gabe RuedigerTKO · R2 1:42
UFCUFC 126: Silva vs Belfort·February 5, 2011

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CAREER SUMMARY

Paul Taylor holds a professional MMA record of 11-6-1. Taylor has won 11 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Taylor lands 4.44 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.27 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 5, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Dec 15, 1979
Age
46
Nationality
United Kingdom
Birthplace
Walsall, England

Career history

  1. NC
    Cage Rage· Nov 12, 2006· 7-1-1 vs 3-2
    NC
    R1 · 2:37
  2. WIN
    vs Paul Jenkins
    K-1 Rules· Oct 15, 2006· Lightweight· 7-1-1 vs 34-31-5
    TKO
    R1 · 1:08
  3. LOSS
    vs Yuki Sasaki
    United Kingdom Regional· May 6, 2006· 6-1-1 vs 20-12-1
    SUB
  4. WIN
    vs Jonas Majauskas
    United Kingdom Regional· Mar 5, 2006· 6-0-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  5. WIN
    United Kingdom Regional· Apr 10, 2005· 5-0-1 vs 1-1
    TKO
  6. WIN
    vs Carl Morgan
    United Kingdom Regional· Mar 6, 2005· 4-0-1 vs 2-1
    SUB
  7. WIN
    vs Daan Kooiman
    United Kingdom Regional· Nov 14, 2004· 3-0-1 vs 7-11-1
    TKO
  8. WIN
    vs John Flemming
    Pain And Glory 2004· Apr 24, 2004· Welterweight· 2-0-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  9. WIN
    Cage Rage 2· Feb 22, 2003· Lightweight· 1-0-1 vs 7-3
    UD
  10. DRAW
    vs Matt Ewin
    Cage Rage 1· Sep 7, 2002· Welterweight· 0-0-1 vs 3-0-1
    DEC

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Team Supreme

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power94
Kick power90
Punch speed95
Kick speed94
Accuracy93
Takedowns56
Ground striking57
Submissions63
Chin93
Body strength84
Cardio82

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 11-6-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.44per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.47per min
55% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.27per 15 min
25% success
Takedowns stuffed56%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 4-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.44per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.47per min
55% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.27per 15 min
25% success
Takedowns stuffed56%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
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Bonus résumé

Paul Taylor has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses.

★ Fight of the Night ×3
  1. ★ FOTNvs Chris Lytle · UFC 89: Bisping vs LebenOct 18, 2008
  2. ★ FOTNvs Paul Kelly · UFC 80: RAPID FIREJan 19, 2008
  3. ★ FOTNvs Marcus Davis · UFC 75: Champion vs ChampionSep 8, 2007

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Paul Taylor earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1629▼20
Peak
1697Apr 21, 2007
Rated fights
32
15001600170020042007201020132016Feb 22, 2003 · 1528Apr 24, 2004 · 1564Nov 14, 2004 · 1595Mar 6, 2005 · 1634Apr 10, 2005 · 1660Mar 5, 2006 · 1683May 6, 2006 · 1656Oct 15, 2006 · 1670Apr 21, 2007 · 1697Sep 8, 2007 · 1666Jan 19, 2008 · 1644Jun 7, 2008 · 1655Oct 18, 2008 · 1633Mar 8, 2009 · 1600Jun 13, 2009 · 1627Nov 14, 2009 · 1610Oct 23, 2010 · 1602Feb 5, 2011 · 1645Jul 10, 2011 · 1649Oct 9, 2011 · 1642Apr 7, 2012 · 1647May 26, 2012 · 1655Oct 6, 2012 · 1660Feb 16, 2013 · 1645May 26, 2013 · 1652Apr 19, 2014 · 1658Sep 6, 2014 · 1664Nov 8, 2014 · 1669Jun 13, 2015 · 1655Jul 5, 2015 · 1661Nov 28, 2015 · 1649Mar 19, 2016 · 16291629

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Frequently asked questions

When does Paul Taylor fight next?

Paul Taylor has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Paul Taylor's record?

Paul Taylor's professional MMA record is 11-6-1.

Who is Paul Taylor fighting next?

Paul Taylor's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Paul Taylor fight last?

Paul Taylor most recently fought Gabe Ruediger at UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort on Saturday, February 5, 2011, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Paul Taylor fight in?

Paul Taylor fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Paul Taylor have?

Paul Taylor has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Paul Taylor won?

Paul Taylor has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Paul Taylor?

Paul Taylor is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Paul Taylor weigh?

Paul Taylor weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Paul Taylor's reach?

Paul Taylor has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Paul Taylor?

Paul Taylor is 46 years old (born Dec 15, 1979).

Where is Paul Taylor from?

Paul Taylor is from the United Kingdom.

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