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Bantamweight Division

"Double Impact"

Taylor Lapilus

Bantamweight Division

20-4-0 (W-L-D)

4

Wins by Knockout

6

Wins by Submission

7

First Round Finishes

Taylor Lapilus

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Taylor Lapilus' UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Place of Birth
Paris, France
Fighting style
MMA
Age
32
Height
66.00
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 11, 2015
Reach
73.00
Leg reach
43.00
  • Pro since 2012
     
  • Six wins by submission (two by guillotine, one by triangle, two by armbar, one by rear naked choke), four by KO
     
  • Has won 10 of his last 12 and seven of his last eight
     
  • 7-1 between UFC appearances with wins over UFC vets Nate Maness and Wilson Reis
     
  • Seven first round finishes
     
  • 1-0 pro boxing record
     
  • Brother Damien is a pro fighter at lightweight with a 17-18-2, 3 NC record

UFC on ESPN (6/8/24) Lapilus won a three round unanimous decision over Cody Stamann 

UFC Fight Night (1/13/24) Lapilus lost a three round unanimous decision to Farid Basharat 

UFC Fight Night (9/2/23) Lapilus won a three round unanimous decision over Caolan Loughran

UFC Fight Night (9/3/16) Lapilus won a three round unanimous decision over Leandro Issa

UFC Fight Night (11/21/15) Lapilus lost a three round unanimous decision to Erik Perez

UFC Fight Night (6/20/15) Lapilus stopped Ulka Sasaki via strikes at 1:26 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (4/11/15) Lapilus won a three round unanimous decision over Rocky Lee

TRAINING: Start with 10 am physical conditioning ---> rest ---> English class ---> MMA sparring at 8.00 pm

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training three years ago in BJJ.

What ranks and titles have you held? I hold the belt of two local MMA shows called "100% Fight" and "KOC."

Do you have any heroes? My brother, Damien Lapilus

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a dream come true.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I was in college and I studied welding.