Deividas Taurosevičius

Deividas Taurosevičius (born August 28, 1977) is a Lithuanian retired mixed martial artist who last competed in the Featherweight division. A professional competitor from 2002 until 2013, he competed for the WEC, Bellator, the Cage Fury Fighting Championships, and for the New York Pitbulls of the IFL.

Background Originally from Lithuania, Taurosevičius was a talented rugby player, competing for the national team, and winning an award given to the best player in the country in 1999. He then moved to the United States with the desire of continuing his professional career, but was not content with playing in America as he felt the sport did not have enough respect in the country. In 2002, Taurosevičius turned professional with his MMA career.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Taurosevičius started his professional MMA career in 2002, primarily competing on cards in Massachusetts and New Jersey. In early 2007, he began fighting for the New York Pitbulls in the International Fight League.

Taurosevičius went 2–1 with the promotion, his lone loss being at the hands of Ryan Schultz in his last appearance, which was for the promotion's Lightweight Championship.

World Extreme Cagefighting In September 2008, he signed with Affliction and was scheduled to face Mark Hominick on the Affliction: Trilogy undercard on August 1, 2009. The match was subsequently picked up by Zuffa and was scheduled to take place at WEC 43. However, Hominick was replaced by Javier Vazquez. Taurosevicius won by split decision.

Taurosevičius defeated previously unbeaten Mackens Semerzier via unanimous decision at WEC 46.

Taurosevičius lost via majority decision to LC Davis on March 6, 2010 at WEC 47.

Bellator Taurosevičius then competed for Bellator at Bellator 33 against Wilson Reis and was defeated via split decision. He has most recently competed for the Ring of Combat promotion based out of New Jersey, winning the promotion's Featherweight Championship and successfully defending his title three times.

Personal life Taurosevičius is married.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Guillermo Serment Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 44

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Frank Caraballo Submission (reverse triangle choke) Ring of Combat 43

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Mike Santiago Submission (armbar) Ring of Combat 42

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Marlon Moraes Submission (arm-triangle choke) Ring of Combat 38

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Ronnie Rogers Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 37

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Wilson Reis Decision (split) Bellator 33

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

LC Davis Decision (majority) WEC 47

Columbus, Ohio, United States Win

Mackens Semerzier Decision (unanimous) WEC 46

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Javier Vazquez Decision (split) WEC 43

San Antonio, Texas, United States Loss

Ryan Schultz Decision (unanimous) IFL 2007 Team Championship

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States For the IFL Lightweight Championship. Win

Bart Palaszewski Technical Submission (armbar) IFL 2007 Team Championship

Hollywood, Florida, United States Win

Savant Young Decision (unanimous) IFL: 2007 Semifinals

East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States Win

Kevin Roddy Submission (armbar) CFFC 5: Two Worlds, One Cage

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Zac George Submission (arm-triangle choke) IFL: Connecticut

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Dan Lauzon Submission (rear-naked choke) CFFC3: Battleground

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Anthony Morrison Submission (triangle choke) CFFC2: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 2

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Frankie Edgar Decision (unanimous) RF 13: Battle at the Beach

Wildwood, New Jersey, United States Win

Jerome Isip Technical Submission (guillotine choke) RF 11: Reality Fighting 11

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Tony Barber Submission (rear-naked choke) MD22: Mass Destruction 22

Fall River, Massachusetts, United States Win

James Jones Decision (unanimous) RF9: Reality Fighting 9

Wildwood, New Jersey, United States Win

Austin Philbin Submission (guillotine choke) ECFA: Colosseum

Truro, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Mike Acosta Decision SF 1: Bragging Rights

Bayonne, New Jersey, United States