Taylor Lapilus
"Double Impact"
Out-works opponents with relentless output.
How much we trust this read
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Fight Plan: Taylor Lapilus
A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.
- Lack of finishing power in late-stage rounds
- Susceptibility to being out-hustled by high-pressure wrestlers
- Propensity for close decisions rather than definitive finishes
- Constant lateral movement to break their rhythm
- Orthodox volume partners in camp to mirror lead-hand exchanges
Sub-Score Breakdown
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What Changed?
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Tactical Patterns
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Tactical Memory
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Fighter fingerprint
MMA attribute profile — only skills that matter in this sport are scored, and any axis we cannot evidence is left blank rather than scored as zero.
Cardio and Fight IQ are the highest scored axes; expect the game plan to lean on this.
- Striking82
- Wrestling75
- Grappling78
- Cardio88
- Fight IQ84
- Distance Control77
Strategic breakdown
Style fingerprint derived from the attribute ratings and finish rates on file. Each row is labelled with how Fight Blueprint reached it — none of these are measured from footage.
Fight Timeline
How Taylor Lapilus has evolved year-by-year — milestones, camp changes, style shifts, and notable results.
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Observations & evidence
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Video Evidence Ledger
Timestamped tactical observations that back the analysis. Each item cites the fight, round, and moment.
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Prep for camp: Taylor Lapilus
Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.
- Technical southpaw striker who utilizes a lengthy 73-inch reach to dictate range
- High-volume point fighter who excels at winning rounds through superior activity and shot selection
- Disciplined defensive fighter, evidenced by a high percentage of wins coming via judges' decision
- Drill reactive sprawls — bait the shot off your right hand
- Pad work on cutting off their right-side exits
- Match their pace early, then turn the screws late
- Win exchanges with volume, not single shots — they walk through power
- Mix unscripted looks in sparring — they thrive on patterns
- Orthodox volume partner
- Chain-wrestling partner
- High-output striker with heavy leg kicks
- Black-belt grappler comfortable on bottom
Timestamped breakdowns
Curated moments from Lapilus's tape — each clip annotated with the technique on display.
How this fighter is changing
Computed only from individual fight results on file — earlier half of the recorded fights compared with the most recent half.
100% in the last 3 fights vs 100% before.
Share of fights ended inside the distance across 5 results on file.
How often recent fights reach the judges.
Similar Fighters
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Status / Injuries
Had previously suffered an injury that delayed his UFC return in 2022, but has been active since 2024.
Checked 6/22/2026
Recent Form
- W2026-05-23vs Jake HadleyU Dec · R3 · PFL Brussels: Habirora vs. Henderson
- W2026-02-07vs Kasum KasumovKO/TKO · R3 · PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Davis
- W2025-12-13vs Liam GittinsU Dec · R3 · PFL Lyon: Nemkov vs. Ferreira
- W2025-07-05vs Ali TalebU Dec · R3 · 2025 PFL Europe Regular Season: Brussels
- W2024-09-28vs Vince MoralesU Dec · R3 · UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis
Availability
Currently on a 6-fight win streak following his most recent win in May 2026.
Scouting Summary
Taylor Lapilus is a French mixed martial artist currently competing in the PFL, where he is a top-ranked bantamweight. He previously competed in the UFC and is a former TKO Major League MMA Bantamweight Champion.
Primary source ↗Tendencies
- Technical southpaw striker who utilizes a lengthy 73-inch reach to dictate range
- High-volume point fighter who excels at winning rounds through superior activity and shot selection
- Disciplined defensive fighter, evidenced by a high percentage of wins coming via judges' decision
- Effective at integrating transitional grappling to stall opponents' offense
- Maintains a high pace and composure deep into the third round
Signature Moves
- Long southpaw jab
- Left straight to the body/head
- Counter check hook
- Thai clinch knees
- Tactical cage pressure
Weaknesses
- Lack of finishing power in late-stage rounds
- Susceptibility to being out-hustled by high-pressure wrestlers
- Propensity for close decisions rather than definitive finishes
Biography & Camp
Taylor Lapilus is a French mixed martial artist currently competing in the PFL, where he is a top-ranked bantamweight. He previously competed in the UFC and is a former TKO Major League MMA Bantamweight Champion.