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Saturday, October 31, 2009

UFC 105 Matchup Breakdown

As we get closer to the main card we take a look at the welterweights Paul Taylor Vs. John Hathaway.

Paul Taylor is 29 years old Brit who stands 6 foot even and fights with a record of 10-4-1-1. Paul is a former WPKC kickboxing champion, Paul got into mma when a freind needed a sparring partner. Paul eventually made the full time switch and now trains at Team Supreme MMA. Paul sent a DVD of his fights to the UFC and they signed him immediately. Paul has gone 3-3 in the UFC, in all 3 of his losses he won Fight of the Night honors. His losses in the UFC are to Marcus Davis, Chris Lytle, and the memorable war with Paul Kelly. He does hold two wins over Jess Liaudin. Paul is a very exciting fighter and will be looking for his fourth Fight of the Night victory over John Hathaway


John Hathaway is 6'1" and fights with a record of 11-0. John was formally a flanker for his local rugby team, he decided to make the switch to mma after seeing the UFC on T.V.. John currently trains with the London Shootofighters gym but has also trained at American Top Team and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. After ending four fights in a row in the first round the UFC offered him a four fight contract, John has won two of those fights so far over Tomas Egan and Rick Story. John will try to keep his undeafeted record in tact as he takes on the relentless Paul Taylor.

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