Jesse Taylor | |
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Born | Jesse Taylor January 2, 1983 Poway, California, U.S. |
Other names | JT Money |
Residence | San Diego, California, U.S. |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
Division | Middleweight (2006–2023) Welterweight (2008–2019) Light Heavyweight (2011, 2024 - present) |
Reach | 73+1⁄2 in (187 cm) |
Fighting out of | Murrieta, California, U.S. |
Team | Team Quest The Arena MMA |
Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling[1] |
Years active | 2006–2023 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 50 |
Wins | 33 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 18 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 17 |
By submission | 16 |
By decision | 1 |
University | San Francisco State University, Cal State Fullerton |
Notable school(s) | Poway High School |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Jesse Taylor (born January 2, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) and 10th Planet Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt fighter who last competed in the Welterweight division.[2] A professional competitor from 2006 to 2023, 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.[3] Taylor later won The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Welterweight Tournament,[3] and has also fought for top promotions such as UFC, Strikeforce, DREAM, MFC, AFC, Impact FC, Shark Fights, Cage Warriors and Absolute Championship Berkut.[4]