Taylor Lapilus
Last fight: Win vs Jake Hadley · Decision · May 23, 2026
CAREER SUMMARY
Taylor Lapilus holds a professional MMA record of 25-4-0. Lapilus has won 25 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 14 by decision. In the UFC, Lapilus lands 4.59 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.27 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 23, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'6"168 cm
- Weight
- 135 lbs61 kg
- Reach
- 73"185 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- Apr 8, 1992
- Age
- 34
- Nationality
- France
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
Upcoming
Career history
- WINvs Jake HadleyPFL Brussels: Habirora vs Henderson· May 23, 2026· Bantamweight· 25-4 vs 12-6DECR3 · 5:00
- WINPFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs Davis· Feb 7, 2026· Bantamweight· 24-4 vs 16-3TKOR3 · 0:45
- WINvs Liam GittinsPFL Europe 4: 2025 Finals· Dec 13, 2025· Bantamweight· 23-4 vs 13-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Ali TalebPFL Europe 2: Brussels 2025· Jul 5, 2025· Bantamweight· 22-4 vs 12-2DECR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Paris: Moicano vs Saint Denis· Sep 28, 2024· Bantamweight· 21-4 vs 16-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Cody StamannUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Imavov· Jun 8, 2024· Bantamweight· 20-4 vs 21-7-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2· Jan 13, 2024· Bantamweight· 19-4 vs 12-0UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Gane vs Spivac· Sep 2, 2023· Bantamweight· 19-3 vs 8-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Demarte PenaAres FC 5: Lapilus vs. Pena· Apr 16, 2022· Bantamweight· 18-3 vs 11-1TKOR1 · 2:33
- WINvs Wilson ReisAres FC 2· Dec 11, 2021· Bantamweight· 17-3 vs 24-12UD
- WINvs Marcos BrenoAres FC 1· Dec 14, 2019· Bantamweight· 16-3 vs 12-2UD
- WINvs Nate ManessTKO 48: Sousa vs Gane· May 24, 2019· Bantamweight· 15-3 vs 10-1TKOR3 · 1:22
- WINvs Josh HillTKO 45: Jourdain Vs Morgan· Dec 7, 2018· Bantamweight· 14-3 vs 16-3SD
- LOSSvs Denis LavrentyevRCC MMA: Intro 1· Sep 1, 2018· Bantamweight· 13-3 vs 6-1UD
- WINGMC 14· Feb 24, 2018· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 8-1-1TKOR1 · 2:12
- WINvs Ömer Solmaz×1Title bout · Title win #1GMC 13· Dec 16, 2017· Featherweight· 12-2 vs 6-1SD
- WINvs Leandro IssaUFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs Barnett· Sep 3, 2016· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 13-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Erik PerezUFC Fight Night: Magny vs Gastelum· Nov 21, 2015· Bantamweight· 10-2 vs 15-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Yuta SasakiUFC Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs Penne· Jun 20, 2015· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 18-3-2TKOR2 · 1:26
- WINvs Rocky LeeUFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2· Apr 11, 2015· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 3-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Cyril Ericher100% Fight· May 30, 2014· 8-1 vs 1-1SUB
- WINvs Osman Minbatyrov· May 17, 2014· 7-1 vs 1-3-1SD
- WINvs Cyrille Dimbas100% Fight· Mar 22, 2014· 6-1 vs 1-3SUB
- LOSSGrand European Fighting Championship· Oct 12, 2013· 5-1 vs 5-0DEC
- WINvs Nicolas JoannesKnock Out Championship· Apr 6, 2013· 5-0 vs 8-7SUB
- WINvs Chresus Mokima100% Fight· Feb 16, 2013· 4-0 vs 2-4SUB
- WINvs Steve Polifonte100% Fight· Nov 10, 2012· 2-0 vs 3-2DEC
- WINvs Souk Khampasath100% Fight· Nov 10, 2012· 2-0 vs 1-5-1SUB
- WINvs Isa AbievOctagon Fighting Club· Mar 31, 2012· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- MMA Factory
Fight DNA
Striking TechnicianUFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Taylor Lapilus sits in the top 25.
- #6 Best takedown defence, Bantamweight77.8%
- #8 Most decision wins, Bantamweight7
- #10 Best significant strike accuracy, Bantamweight53.7%
- #10 Best striking differential, Bantamweight2.20
- #14 Most significant strikes landed, Bantamweight791
- #15 Longest win streak, Bantamweight6
- #17 Strikes landed per minute, Bantamweight5.20
- #19 Most total strikes landed, Bantamweight997
- #3 Most significant strikes in a fight, Bantamweight152
- #8 Most significant strikes in a round, Bantamweight57
- #9 Most significant strikes in a round, Bantamweight54
- #11 Most significant strikes in a fight, all divisions152
- #16 Most significant strikes in a fight, Bantamweight76
- #20 Most significant strikes in a round, Bantamweight41
- #22 Longest fights, Bantamweight15:00
- #24 Fastest knockouts, Bantamweight10:45
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Taylor Lapilus earns per fight.
Official PFL Ranking
Taylor Lapilus's standing in the official PFL rankings.
- Current
- #3 Bantamweight
- Peak
- #3 Bantamweight
- First ranked
- Apr 15, 2026
- Times ranked
- 8
Bantamweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1757▲10
- Peak
- 1758Dec 14, 2019
- Rated fights
- 29
Frequently asked questions
When does Taylor Lapilus fight next?
Taylor Lapilus fights Mitchell McKee on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at PFL Lyon: Lapilus vs McKee.
What is Taylor Lapilus's record?
Taylor Lapilus's professional MMA record is 25-4-0.
Who is Taylor Lapilus fighting next?
Taylor Lapilus's next opponent is Mitchell McKee at PFL Lyon: Lapilus vs McKee.
Who did Taylor Lapilus fight last?
Taylor Lapilus most recently fought Jake Hadley at PFL Brussels: Habirora vs Henderson on Saturday, May 23, 2026, WIN (Decision).
What weight class does Taylor Lapilus fight in?
Taylor Lapilus fights at Bantamweight.
How many knockouts does Taylor Lapilus have?
Taylor Lapilus has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.
How tall is Taylor Lapilus?
Taylor Lapilus is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.
How much does Taylor Lapilus weigh?
Taylor Lapilus weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).
What is Taylor Lapilus's reach?
Taylor Lapilus has a reach of 73" (185 cm).
How old is Taylor Lapilus?
Taylor Lapilus is 34 years old (born Apr 8, 1992).
Where is Taylor Lapilus from?
Taylor Lapilus is from France.
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