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
BFL 76: Canada vs. The World
Self
2023
Submission Underground 17
Self
2020
The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale
Self
2017
World Series of Fighting 10: Branch vs. Taylor
Himself
2014
Cage Warriors 51: McGregor vs. Buchinger
Self
2012
Strikeforce Challengers 4: Gurgel vs. Evangelista
Self
2009
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
Self
2009
DREAM 10
Self
2009
UFC Fight Night 14: Silva vs. Irvin
Self
2008
The Ultimate Fighter
Self · (14 episodes)
2005
The Ultimate Fighter
Self / Fighter · (15 episodes)
2005