| Jesse Taylor | |
|---|---|
 Taylor in 2009 | |
| 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]
- ^ a b "Jesse Taylor - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ^ "Jesse Taylor - Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
- ^ a b Cole, Ross (February 18, 2010). "Where Are They Now? - The Ultimate Fighters (Seasons 7-8)". MMA Insight. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Jesse". Sherdog. Retrieved October 14, 2017.