Dalton “Too Strong” Taylor’s 3-round drubbing of Devorio Evans has taken him from #1 heavyweight to title contender. Taylor (3-0) has officially signed on for a 5-round MMA bout at Fight For It 9, where he will compete for the vacant Heavyweight Title.
This will be TST’s first title fight and expectations are high. Taylor understands that a championship win cements his place as a future UFC contender, another stepping stone on his journey to UFC gold. A win also fulfills his commitment to sponsors, coaches, and friends who have supported him in his journey. This is a fight that opens new doors, creates opportunities, and silences anyone who doubted him.
But none of that motivates him. TST is focused exclusively on fulfilling his promise to his wife Alex who passed away last year - a promise to become champion and use his influence to change the world.
Before he can be a title holder, Taylor will have to make it through Caleb Harris (6-5). Harris is a warrior on a resurgence. After early several early successes in his career, Harris suffered a 4-fight losing streak. He took time to recalibrate, spent 17 months training, and reemerged in crushing fashion. His first round knockout of Tristan Hatfield now has local fight fans calling him “The Punisher.” Nearly a year later he is stepping into the cage with experience, maturity, and motivations that he lacked in his earlier fights.
On paper this is a hard fight for both men, with most experts giving Taylor the edge. Harris is an experienced fighter with a string of knockouts. But Taylor is a transcendent athlete with exceptional fight IQ and fighting out of one of the best gyms in the country. All those who have seen Taylor in person are expecting a lighting fast and blisteringly intense battle between the two men, ending with Taylor’s first gold around his waist.
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