Jesse Taylor
Biography
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.
Known For
TV
The Ultimate Fighter
Self
2005
TV
The Ultimate Fighter
Self / Fighter
2005
Film
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
Self
2009
Film
Cage Warriors 51: McGregor vs. Buchinger
Self
2012
Film
World Series of Fighting 10: Branch vs. Taylor
Himself
2014
Film
UFC Fight Night 14: Silva vs. Irvin
Self
2008
Film
DREAM 10
Self
2009
Film
Strikeforce Challengers 4: Gurgel vs. Evangelista
Self
2009
Film
The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale
Self
2017
Film
Submission Underground 17
Self
2020
Film
BFL 76: Canada vs. The World
Self
2023
Filmography
2023FilmBFL 76: Canada vs. The Worldas Self2020FilmSubmission Underground 17as Self2017FilmThe Ultimate Fighter 25 Finaleas Self2014FilmWorld Series of Fighting 10: Branch vs. Tayloras Himself2012FilmCage Warriors 51: McGregor vs. Buchingeras Self2009FilmStrikeforce Challengers 4: Gurgel vs. Evangelistaas Self2009FilmStrikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborgas Self2009FilmDREAM 10as Self2008FilmUFC Fight Night 14: Silva vs. Irvinas Self2005TVThe Ultimate Fighteras Self