Taylor Lapilus

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Taylor Lapilus
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Born (1992-04-08) 8 April 1992 (age 34)
Villepinte, France
Other namesDouble Impact
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Bantamweight
Reach73 in (190 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofParis, France
TeamMMA Factory
SBG Ireland[3]
Years active2012–present
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins1
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins23
By knockout4
By submission6
By decision13
Losses4
By decision4
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: 26 June 2015

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Taylor Lapilus (born 8 April 1992) is a French mixed martial artist and boxer who is currently signed to the PFL. He formerly competed in Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is also a former TKO Major League MMA Bantamweight Champion.

Background

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Born in Villepinte and raised in Sevran, Lapilus competed in soccer on various levels in his youth. Before he began training in martial arts, he briefly attended college where he studied, and worked for a time as a welder.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Lapilus followed the path of his brother Damien, who is also a professional mixed martial artist, and began training in mixed martial arts in 2010. He made his debut as a professional in 2012, competing as a featherweight for primarily for various regional promotions across France. He was able to compile a record along the way of 8–1. On the heels of his finish of Cyril Ericher in May 2014, Lapilus signed with the UFC in the fall of 2014.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Lapilus was expected to make his promotional debut on 4 October 2014 as a short notice replacement against Dennis Siver at UFC Fight Night 53, filling in for an injured Robert Whiteford.[5] However, the Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation subsequently deemed Lapilus an unsuitable opponent, and in turn, Charles Rosa was tabbed as the last-minute replacement.[6]

Lapilus eventually made his debut against Rocky Lee on 11 April 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64.[7] Lapilus won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

Lapilus faced Yuta Sasaki on 20 June 2015 at UFC Fight Night 69.[9] Lapilus won the fight via TKO in the second round.[10]

Lapilus faced Erik Pérez on 21 November 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.[11] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[12]

Lapilus next faced Leandro Issa on September 3, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 93.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]

Post-UFC career

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After the sole boxing bout in 2017, Lapilus racked Bantamweight Championships in both TKO Major League MMA and German MMA Championships. In November 2019, it was revealed that Lapilus has signed with a new, Afro-European MMA promotion ARES Fighting Championship.[15] Lapilus was expected to make his promotional debut in the promotion's inaugural event on December 14, 2019 against Bryan Caraway. However, Caraway withdrew from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Marcos Breno.[16] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Lapilus faced Wilson Reis at Ares FC 2 on December 12, 2021.[18] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[19]

Lapilus faced Demarte Pena for the vacant AFC Bantamweight Championship on April 16, 2022 at Ares FC 5.[20] He won the bout and title via TKO stoppage in the first round.[21]

Return to UFC

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Lapilus was scheduled to face Khalid Taha on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209.[22] However, Lapilus withdrew a week before the event due to a broken hand and was later replaced by Cristian Quiñónez.[23][24]

Lapilus was scheduled to face Muin Gafurov on September 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226.[25] However, Lapilus was instead matched up with Caolán Loughrán after Gafurov withdrew due to visa issues.[26] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[27]

Lapilus faced Farid Basharat on January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 234.[28] He lost the bout by unanimous decision.[29]

Lapilus faced Cody Stamann on June 8, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 57.[30] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[31]

Lapilus was scheduled to face Felipe Lima on September 28, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 243.[32] However, Lima withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons and was replaced by Vince Morales on short notice.[33] Lapilus won the fight by unanimous decision.[34]

Despite being 3–1 again in his second stint, on February 27, 2025, it was reported that Lapilus was once again removed from the UFC roster.[35]

Professional Fighters League

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On March 25, 2025, it was announced that Lapilus signed with Professional Fighters League.[36]

Lapilus was scheduled to face Ali Taleb on May 23, 2025, at PFL Europe Paris.[37] However in early May, the organization announced that the event was cancelled.[38] The bout was re-scheduled and took place on July 5, 2025, at PFL Europe 2.[39]

Mixed martial arts style

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Having started his martial arts career with grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, he is a very comfortable grappler.[40][41] Lapilus is also a good striker, being a long time Muay Thai practitioner.[42] Furthermore, he is interested in Israeli fighting system Krav Maga and participated in several induction trainings and programmes.[43]

Professional boxing career

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After his first UFC run, Lapilus opted to try his hands at boxing, facing Heri Andriyanto on May 27, 2017. He won by unanimous decision.[44]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
27 matches 23 wins 4 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 6 0
By decision 13 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 23–4 Liam Gittins Decision (unanimous) PFL Champions Series 4 December 13, 2025 3 5:00 Décines-Charpieu, France
Win 22–4 Ali Taleb Decision (unanimous) PFL Europe 2 (2025) July 5, 2025 3 5:00 Brussels, Belgium
Win 21–4 Vince Morales Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis September 28, 2024 3 5:00 Paris, France
Win 20–4 Cody Stamann Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov June 8, 2024 3 5:00 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Loss 19–4 Farid Basharat Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 January 13, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 19–3 Caolán Loughran Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac September 2, 2023 3 5:00 Paris, France
Win 18–3 Demarte Pena TKO (elbows and punches) Ares FC 5 April 16, 2022 1 2:33 Paris, France Won the inaugural Ares FC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 17–3 Wilson Reis Decision (unanimous) Ares FC 2 December 11, 2021 3 5:00 Paris, France
Win 16–3 Marcos Breno Decision (unanimous) Ares FC 1 December 14, 2019 3 5:00 Dakar, Senegal
Win 15–3 Nate Maness TKO (kick to the body) TKO 48 May 24, 2019 3 1:22 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Won the TKO Bantamweight Championship.
Win 14–3 Josh Hill Decision (split) TKO 45 December 7, 2018 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss 13–3 Denis Lavrentyev Decision (unanimous) RCC Intro 1 September 1, 2018 3 5:00 Ekaterinburg, Russia
Win 13–2 Farbod Iran Nezhad TKO (punches) German MMA Championship 14 February 24, 2018 1 2:16 Castrop-Rauxel, Germany Return to Bantamweight. Won the vacant GMC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 12–2 Ömer Solmaz Decision (split) German MMA Championship 13 December 16, 2017 5 5:00 Düsseldorf, Germany Won the interim GMC Featherweight Championship.
Win 11–2 Leandro Issa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett September 3, 2016 3 5:00 Hamburg, Germany
Loss 10–2 Erik Pérez Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum November 21, 2015 3 5:00 Monterrey, Mexico
Win 10–1 Ulka Sasaki TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. Penne June 20, 2015 2 1:26 Berlin, Germany Return to Bantamweight.
Win 9–1 Rocky Lee Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 April 11, 2015 3 5:00 Kraków, Poland
Win 8–1 Cyril Ericher Submission (guillotine choke) 100% Fight 22 May 30, 2014 1 2:58 Aubervilliers, France
Win 7–1 Osman Minbatirov Decision (split) Honor and Glory Fight Night 3 May 17, 2014 3 5:00 Béziers, France
Win 6–1 Cyrille Dimbas Submission (armbar) 100% Fight 19 March 22, 2014 1 3:41 Aubervilliers, France Return to Featherweight.
Loss 5–1 Magomed Bibulatov Decision (unanimous) Grand European FC: Urban Legend Prestige 4 October 12, 2013 3 5:00 Villepinte, France Bantamweight debut. For the vacant GEFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Nicolas Joannes Submission Knock Out Championship 6 April 6, 2013 1 2:50 Cognac, France
Win 4–0 Chresus Mokima Submission (armbar) 100% Fight 13 February 16, 2013 2 1:32 Aubervilliers, France
Win 3–0 Steve Polifonte Decision (unanimous) 100% Fight: Contenders 16 November 10, 2012 2 5:00 Paris, France Won the 100% Fight Featherweight Tournament.
Win 2–0 Souksavanh Khampasath Submission (triangle choke) 1 0:43 Featherweight debut. 100% Fight Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 1–0 Isa Abiev Submission (triangle choke) Octogone Fighting Club 4 March 31, 2012 1 3:35 Hainaut, Belgium Lightweight debut.

Professional boxing record

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1 fight 1 win 0 losses
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Win 1–0 Heri Andriyanto UD 4 27 May 2017 Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

See also

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