Latest UFC signing Taylor Lapilus replaces Robert Whiteford against Dennis Siver in Stockholm

UFC announced the signing of Frenchman Taylor Lapilus to replace Robert Whiteford in Stockholm

by Andreas Georgiou - @AGeorgiouMMA

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The UFC have announced the signing of 8-1 Frenchman Taylor Lapilus, and is expected to make his debut next week at Fight Night Stockholm on October 4th, replacing Robert Whiteford against Denis Siver in a Featherweight bout.

“I know that I have a big team behind me at the gym and my brother supporting me, and I’ve worked hard every day to become a great fighter. I know I’m one of the great fighters in France, and now I’m going to be the only guy living and training in France who is reaching the UFC, and I will do everything to stay here.”

Despite only being 22 years old with three years of MMA training, he has learned the game relatively quick, earning six submission wins, and currently riding a three-fight win streak.

“Of course I know Dennis Siver because he’s a well-known name in MMA,” he said. “He’s a really strong man, and he’s a great fighter with his punches and kicks. I have a lot of respect for him and it’s a big honour to fight someone like him. I’m going be ready for the challenge.”

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