Tom Taylor has covered MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, Lethwei and other combat sports for over a decade. He also writes about the people, places and social issues he finds interesting. He has traveled to more than 30 countries in search of stories and inspiration.
Tom’s writing has been published by sources like New York Magazine, VICE, Bleacher Report, MAXIM, South China Morning Post, The Japan Times, OZY, Complex, Roads & Kingdoms, and Front Office Sports.
He has interviewed countless combat sports stars including Dana White, Jake Paul, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, and Daniel Cormier, as well as Hollywood actors, indigenous chiefs, musicians, and Olympians.
His work has been shared by stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, comedian Joe Rogan, and more.
Writing Highlights
New York Magazine: The Instagram Memorial of Anthony Bourdain MAXIM: Jake Paul Targets McGregor, “Canelo” After Tyron Woodley Fight Bleacher Report: UFC President Dana White on TUF, Future for Conor McGregor and Plans for 2021 OZY: The Lobster Battle Striking at Canada’s Friendly Image Bleacher Report: Georges St-Pierre on Khabib, Favorite Fighters and New Ventures Bleacher Report: Jon Jones’ Plans for the UFC Heavyweight Title and Life After MMA Bleacher Report: Anderson Silva on His MMA Career and His Foray into Boxing MAXIM: Embattled Star Stephen Dorff on Getting in Shape to Play an MMA Champion Bleacher Report: ONE Championship Royalty: The Lee Family’s Newest Crown Jewel Makes Her Debut OZY: Africa-Born Fighters are Taking Over MMA Bleacher Report: Survivor: How Bi Nguyen Has Achieved Personal Triumph Through MMA OZY: As a Child, She Fled Violence. Now Her Fists Could Bring Her Stardom
Legend returns and is hungrier than ever. Very dangerous man. @gokhantherebel @ufc
https://t.co/WIDFFQCJNcā Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 11, 2018
Iām in agreement with this 100%. The 12-6 elbow rule is one of the dumbest rules in combat sports. At the very least that fight should be a no contest. He was completely dominant.
ā Joe Rogan (@joerogan) June 25, 2019