Taylor Lapilus has been released from the UFC contract. Here is everything about the news.
Taylor Lapilus is removed from the UFC Roster for the second time. In 2016, Lapilus was expelled out of the UFC, but he made a comeback in 2023. With a 3-1 record, Taylor Lapilus has been removed from the roster again. Dana White, the CEO of UFC has removed five fighters from the UFC roster including. Warlley Alves has also parted ways with the UFC.
Taylor Lapilus Out of the UFC Contract – What’s the Reason?
Taylor Lapilus has 6 wins and 2 defeats in 8 UFC fights. He won 3 fights and lost a clash after returning to the UFC in 2023. Fans are shocked, and many are criticizing the UFC management and CEO. Some say Taylor Lapilus’s fight doesn’t have hype and buzz among fans. On the other hand, fans state Taylor Lapilus has not been an entertainer inside the ring.
When we speak about age, Lapilus is just 33 and the age factor can’t be a reason for his contract getting ended. Before UFC 313, the CEO made a shocking announcement. Apart from Taylor Lapilus, other fighters including Mashrabjon Ruziboev, Jonathan Pearce, Joshua Culibao, and Cody Stamann have been released from the contract. All five fighters will not be a part of the UFC for this season.
The other four fighters’ form has not been great and their consistency in the UFC led to their ouster. Fans on social media share their views on Taylor Lapilus and many support the French fighter stating he deserves a long run. The future of Taylor Lapilus in the UFC is a question mark and he will be out of action for this year.
Will Taylor Lapilus Return to the UFC?
No, Taylor Lapilus will not return to the UFC. Sources indicate he will be out of UFC at least in 2025. Taylor Lapilus will compete in other MMA events. There is no information whether Taylor Lapilus will get an UFC contract again. On the other hand, fans support Taylor Lapilus and want the UFC management to give him another chance.
Taylor Lapilus MMA Career & Stats
Taylor Lapilus made his debut in MMA in 2012. He won his first fight against Isa Abiev at OFC 4: Combat MMA in the Cage. Lapilus also won his first 5 MMA fights. His overall MMA record includes 21 wins and 4 defeats. In the UFC, Taylor Lapilus won 6 fights with just 2 defeats.
Lapilus competed in the UFC’s Bantamweight division. He also won the TKO Major League MMA Bantamweight title. When the UFC released him in 2016, he made his professional boxing debut in 2017. Taylor Lapilus’ first and only fight in boxing was against Heri Andriyanto where he won the clash in Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. Taylor Lapilus has a net worth of $1 million. In MMA, he has earned over $300,000.