Deividas Taurosevičius
Introduction '''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, Taurosevicius 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, Taurosevicius 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.Taurosevicius 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===Taurosevicius 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 Taurosevicius is married.
Mixed martial arts record Win17–5 Guillermo SermentSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ring of Combat 4422:20Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWin16–5 Frank CaraballoSubmission (reverse triangle choke)Ring of Combat 4313:38Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWin15–5 Mike SantiagoSubmission (armbar)Ring of Combat 4223:50Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWin14–5 Marlon MoraesSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Ring of Combat 3812:34Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWin13–5 Ronnie RogersSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ring of Combat 3722:24Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States  Loss12–5 Wilson ReisDecision (split)Bellator 3335:00Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesLoss12–4 LC DavisDecision (majority)WEC 4735:00Columbus, Ohio, United StatesWin12–3 Mackens SemerzierDecision (unanimous)WEC 4635:00Sacramento, California, United StatesWin11–3 Javier VazquezDecision (split)WEC 4335:00San Antonio, Texas, United StatesLoss10–3 Ryan SchultzDecision (unanimous)IFL 2007 Team Championship54:00Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesFor IFL Lightweight Championship.Win10–2 Bart PalaszewskiTechnical Submission (armbar)IFL 2007 Team Championship21:30Hollywood, Florida, United StatesWin9–2 Savant YoungDecision (unanimous)IFL: 2007 Semifinals34:00East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States Win8–2 Kevin RoddySubmission (armbar)CFFC 5: Two Worlds, One Cage14:49Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWin7–2 Zac GeorgeSubmission (arm-triangle choke)IFL: Connecticut13:12Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win6–2 Dan LauzonSubmission (rear-naked choke)CFFC3: Battleground21:15Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWin5–2 Anthony MorrisonSubmission (triangle choke)CFFC2: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 212:09Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesLoss4–2 Frankie EdgarDecision (unanimous)RF 13: Battle at the Beach35:00Wildwood, New Jersey, United StatesWin4–1 Jerome IsipTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)RF 11: Reality Fighting 111N/AAtlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWin3–1 Tony BarberSubmission (rear-naked choke)MD22: Mass Destruction 2213:01Fall River, Massachusetts, United StatesWin2–1 James JonesDecision (unanimous)RF9: Reality Fighting 925:00Wildwood, New Jersey, United StatesWin1–1 Austin PhilbinSubmission (guillotine choke)ECFA: Colosseum1N/ATruro, Massachusetts, United StatesLoss0–1 Mike AcostaDecisionSF 1: Bragging Rights25:00Bayonne, New Jersey, United States
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