Paul Taylor (fighter)

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name = Paul Taylor


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nick = Relentless
height = 6'0"
weight = 170 lbs.
nationality = Flagicon|ENG English
birthdate = -/-/1980
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fightingfrom = Walsall, England
hometown = Walsall, England
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wins = 8
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Paul Taylor (born 1980) is a mixed martial artist from Walsall, England. He stands 6'0" and weighs 170lbs. He has a record of 8 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw.

Biography

Career in the UFC

In his first fight in the UFC Taylor stopped previously undefeated Edilberto de Oliveira via strikes early in the third round. [http://mmajunkie.com/news/2616/luke-cummo-im-fighting-edilberto-crocota-on-sept-19.mma]

His fight at UFC 75 was a loss via armbar submission to Marcus Davis. Although Taylor lost the fight he came close to winning with the referee seconds away from stopping the action due to Taylor connecting with a high kick and landing several blows on a rocked Davis. [http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ufc-75-champion-vs-champion-play-by-play-8918] Due to its high pace and excitement the fight was awarded Fight of the Night. [http://mmajunkie.com/news/2831/marcus-davis-scores-80000-in-ufc-75-bonuses-possibly-fighting-in-january.mma]

His next fight at UFC 80 was a loss via Decision (Unanimous) to fellow Brit Paul Kelly. [http://mmajunkie.com/news/3552/ufc-80-rapid-fire-live-results-and-round-by-round-updates.mma] Although he lost, Taylor along with Kelly was awarded $35,000 as a bonus for fight of the night. [http://mmajunkie.com/news/3557/ufc-issues-140000-in-ufc-80-bonuses.mma] This was the second time that Taylor had won the award.

His last fight was a win against Jess Liaudin at UFC 85.The pair first fought at a Cage Warriors event in February 2003, when Liaudin suffered a defeat after the fight went to a judges’ decision. [http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/ufc/article933149.ece] The rematch at UFC 85 was also won by Taylor by Split decision. [http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ufc-85-play-by-play-13104]

Taylor will meet UFC veteran Chris Lytle at UFC 89 [http://www.mmaontap.com/mma/category/paul-taylor/] which will take place at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. [http://www.mmaontap.com/mma/category/paul-taylor/]

Mixed martial arts record

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