Jesse Taylor

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.

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2023

BFL 76: Canada vs. The World

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2020

Submission Underground 17

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2017

The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale

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2009

Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg

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2009

Strikeforce Challengers 4: Gurgel vs. Evangelista

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2009

DREAM 10

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2008

UFC Fight Night 14: Silva vs. Irvin

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