Career
A professional competitor since 2007, Taylor has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and Bellator. Taylor is from Chicago, Illinois and was a talented wrestler, competing at Eastern Illinois University before transitioning into a career in mixed martial arts The Ultimate Fighter
Taylor was at the tryouts for The Ultimate Fighter 13 on November 4, 2010.
He did not make the final cast to get on to the show which debuted on March 30, 2011.
Combat United States of America
Unfortunately, Taylor pulled out of the fight with a bruised leg just 2 hours before the weigh insurance Strikeforce
Taylor made his Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce: Fedor versus
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 versus
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 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 versus
Siver on January 18, 2015.
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.
