Best fights of Louis Taylor
Over 11 years as a professional, Louis Taylor has compiled a 18-4-1 (14) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Louis Taylor KOs Abusupiyan Magomedov in 33 seconds
On December 31, 2018 Louis Taylor fought Abusupiyan Magomedov for the vacant 2018 PFL Tournament middleweight title. Taylor was 39 years old with a record of 17-4-1, and Magomedov was 28 with a record of 22-3-1. Magomedov was coming off a win. Taylor stopped Abusupiyan Magomedov via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Louis Taylor draws with John Howard
On October 20, 2018 Louis Taylor faced John Howard in a middleweight bout. Taylor was 39 years old with a record of 17-4, and Howard was 35 with a record of 27-14. Taylor was on a 4-fight winning streak and Howard was coming off a win. The fight ended in a technical decision.
3. Louis Taylor loses to Joe Riggs via KO
On August 13, 2010 Louis Taylor faced Joe Riggs in a welterweight bout. Taylor was 31 years old with a record of 6-1, and Riggs was 27 with a record of 32-11. Taylor was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Riggs was coming off a loss. Riggs stopped Taylor via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. Louis Taylor loses to David Branch via KO
On December 31, 2016 Louis Taylor fought David Branch for the WSOF middleweight title. Taylor was 37 years old with a record of 13-3, and Branch was 35 with a record of 19-3. Taylor was on a 6-fight winning streak and Branch was on a 9-fight winning streak. Branch submitted Taylor via rear-naked choke in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Louis Taylor chokes out Cory Devela in 29 seconds
On March 12, 2016 Louis Taylor faced Cory Devela in a middleweight bout. Taylor was 36 years old with a record of 11-3, and Devela was 31 with a record of 16-6. Both Taylor and Devela were on a 4-fight winning streak. Taylor submitted Cory Devela via choke-out in the 1st round.
6. Louis Taylor submits Brian Houston
On October 11, 2014 Louis Taylor faced Brian Houston in a middleweight bout. Taylor was 35 years old with a record of 10-3, and Houston was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on a 3-fight winning streak. Taylor submitted Brian Houston via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
7. Louis Taylor submits Robert Gotreau
On April 5, 2014 Louis Taylor faced Robert Gotreau in a welterweight bout. Taylor was 34 years old with a record of 9-3, and Gotreau was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on a 2-fight winning streak. Taylor submitted Robert Gotreau via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
8. Louis Taylor submits Eric Hammerich
On June 22, 2013 Louis Taylor faced Eric Hammerich in a middleweight bout. Taylor was 34 years old with a record of 8-3, and Hammerich was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a win. Taylor submitted Eric Hammerich via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
9. Louis Taylor KOs Ryan Sturdy
On April 15, 2010 Louis Taylor faced Ryan Sturdy in a middleweight bout. Taylor was 30 years old with a record of 5-1, and Sturdy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a win. Taylor stopped Ryan Sturdy via KO in the 1st round.
10. Louis Taylor KOs Curtis Bailey in 33 seconds
On January 2, 2010 Louis Taylor faced Curtis Bailey in a middleweight bout. Taylor was 30 years old with a record of 4-1, and Bailey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a loss. Taylor stopped Curtis Bailey via TKO in the 1st round.