Jesse Taylor
Biography
Jesse Marcus Taylor is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) and 10th Planet Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt fighter currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, 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. Taylor later won The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Welterweight Tournament, and has also fought for top promotions such as Strikeforce, DREAM, MFC, AFC, Impact FC, Shark Fights, Cage Warriors and Absolute Championship Berkut.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Jesse Taylor
The Ultimate Fighter
UFC Fight Night 14: Silva vs. Irvin
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
DREAM 10
BFL 76: Canada vs. The World
Submission Underground 17
Strikeforce Challengers 4: Gurgel vs. Evangelista
The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale
Cage Warriors 51: McGregor vs. Buchinger
World Series of Fighting 10: Branch vs. Taylor
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (11 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | BFL 76: Canada vs. The World | Self | Movie | 2023 |
 | Submission Underground 17 | Self | Movie | 2020 |
 | The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale | Self | Movie | 2017 |
| World Series of Fighting 10: Branch vs. Taylor | Himself | Movie | 2014 | |
| Cage Warriors 51: McGregor vs. Buchinger | Self | Movie | 2012 | |
 | Strikeforce Challengers 4: Gurgel vs. Evangelista | Self | Movie | 2009 |
 | Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg | Self | Movie | 2009 |
 | DREAM 10 | Self | Movie | 2009 |
 | UFC Fight Night 14: Silva vs. Irvin | Self | Movie | 2008 |
 | The Ultimate Fighter | Self | TV Series | 2005 |
| The Ultimate Fighter | Self / Fighter | TV Series | 2005 |