Fighters » Dilano Taylor
Dilano "The Postman" Taylor is a Jamaican-born professional mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division, known for his notable run in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) where he scored a major upset victory over former Bellator champion Rory MacDonald.
Dilano Taylor’s most notable fights include a standout victory over former Bellator champion Rory MacDonald and an appearance in the 2022 PFL Welterweight Championship final.
Here is a summary of his key professional MMA fights:
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2025 | Fury FC 111 | Ismail Israilov | Win | Submission (Neck Crank), Rd 1 |
| September 27, 2024 | XFC 51: Evolution | Handesson Ferreira | Win | Submission (Neck Crank), Rd 1 |
| June 23, 2023 | PFL 6: 2023 Regular Season | Carlos Leal | Loss | KO (Punches), Rd 2 |
| April 14, 2023 | PFL 3: 2023 Regular Season | Magomed Umalatov | Loss | KO (Punches), Rd 1 |
| November 25, 2022 | 2022 PFL Championships | Sadibou Sy | Loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| August 13, 2022 | PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs | Rory MacDonald | Win | TKO (Punches), Rd 1 |
| July 1, 2022 | PFL 6: 2022 Regular Season | Magomed Magomedkerimov | Loss | TKO (Punches), Rd 2 |
| May 6, 2022 | PFL 3: 2022 Regular Season | Joao Zeferino | Win | Decision (Split) |
Notable Fight Context
- 2022 PFL Welterweight Championship Final: Taylor faced Sadibou Sy for the PFL title and $1 million prize, losing by unanimous decision in a 5-round fight.
- Victory Over Rory MacDonald: Taylor scored a major upset by TKO against former Bellator Welterweight World Champion Rory MacDonald to secure his spot in the PFL final.
- Recent Activity: Following his PFL stint, Taylor returned to the regional circuit with first-round submission wins at XFC 51 and Fury FC 111.
