Taylor Lapilus books first PFL fight on home soil after parting ways with UFC
Taylor Lapilus already has his first post-UFC fight booked.
Lapilus (21-4), who recently parted ways with the UFC after not re-signing a new deal, has inked a multi-fight contract with the PFL. He meets PFL MENA bantamweight winner Ali Taleb (12-1) May 24 at Accor Arena in Paris, France, promotion officials announced Monday.
PFL Europe Paris streams on DAZN in France, the U.K. and Ireland. North American broadcast plans are not yet finalized.
Lapilus leaves the UFC for the second time off of a win. In his second UFC stint, the 32-year-old went 3-1, most recently defeating Vince Morales by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 243 this past September in Paris.
Sweden’s Taleb won the PFL MENA bantamweight tournament after defeating Nawras Abzakh by unanimous decision, followed by first-round knockouts of Jalal Al Daaja and Rachid Haz.
With the addition, the PFL Europe Paris lineup currently includes:
- Mansour Barnaoui vs. Archie Colgan
- Patrick Habirora vs. Nicolas Di Franco
- Taylor Lapilus vs. Ali Taleb