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Jesse Taylor

Jesse Taylor

Born: 1983-01-02 • Poway, California, USA

Jesse Marcus Taylor is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) and 10th Planet Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt fighter currently competing in the Welterweight division. 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. Taylor later won The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Welterweight Tournament, and has also fought for top promotions such as Strikeforce, DREAM, MFC, AFC, Impact FC, Shark Fights, Cage Warriors and Absolute Championship Berkut.

Filmography
BFL 76: Canada vs. The World poster
BFL 76: Canada vs. The World
2023 • Self
Submission Underground 17 poster
Submission Underground 17
2020 • Self
The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale poster
The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale
2017 • Self
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World Series of Fighting 10: Branch vs. Taylor
2014 • Himself
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Cage Warriors 51: McGregor vs. Buchinger
2012 • Self
Strikeforce Challengers 4: Gurgel vs. Evangelista poster
Strikeforce Challengers 4: Gurgel vs. Evangelista
2009 • Self
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg poster
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
2009 • Self
DREAM 10 poster
DREAM 10
2009 • Self
UFC Fight Night 14: Silva vs. Irvin poster
UFC Fight Night 14: Silva vs. Irvin
2008 • Self