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Taylor Lapilus

Taylor Lapilus (born 8 April 1992) is a French mixed martial artist and boxer who is currently signed to the Professional Fighters League. He formerly competed in Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is also a former TKO Major League MMA Bantamweight Champion. As of April 21, 2026, he is #5 in the PFL bantamweight rankings.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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

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

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

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

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