Best fights of Jesse Taylor
Over 17 years as a professional, Jesse Taylor has compiled a 33-17 (24) record, including twelve title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Jesse Taylor KOs Drew Fickett
On October 2, 2008 Jesse Taylor faced Drew Fickett in a welterweight bout. Taylor was 25 years old with a record of 6-3, and Fickett was 28 with a record of 35-6. Taylor was coming off a loss, while Fickett was coming off a win. Taylor stopped Drew Fickett via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Jesse Taylor submits Denis Kang
On May 28, 2011 Jesse Taylor faced Denis Kang in a light heavyweight bout. Taylor was 28 years old with a record of 18-6, and Kang was 33 with a record of 34-12-2. Taylor was on a 4-fight winning streak and Kang was coming off a win. Taylor submitted Denis Kang via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Jesse Taylor defeats Kendall Grove
On February 23, 2013 Jesse Taylor defended his K-Oz Entertainment middleweight title against Kendall Grove. Taylor was 30 years old with a record of 24-9, and Grove was 30 with a record of 18-11. Taylor was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Grove was coming off a loss. Taylor won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Jesse Taylor KOs Murilo Bustamante
On July 18, 2010 Jesse Taylor faced Murilo Bustamante in a welterweight bout. Taylor was 27 years old with a record of 14-6, and Bustamante was 43 with a record of 14-7-1. Both Taylor and Bustamante were coming off a loss. Taylor stopped Murilo Bustamante via TKO in the 2nd round.