Paul Simon Taylor (born 15 December 1979) is a retired English professional mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Taylor fights for Team Kaobon of Liverpool and is a former WPKC World Kickboxing Champion.

[2] In his UFC debut, Taylor stopped previously undefeated Edilberto de Oliveira via TKO due to strikes early in the third round.

[8] Taylor met MMA veteran Chris Lytle at UFC 89 which took place at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England.

Taylor next fought John Hathaway at UFC 105 in Manchester, England, losing via unanimous decision.

[17] Taylor won via KO after landing a head kick and follow up punches in the second round.

[20] However it was later revealed that Taylor had broken his foot and was forced out of his scheduled bout and replaced by Charles Oliveira.

[22] However, just days before the event, Taylor sustained a whiplash injury during a minor traffic collision forcing him from the bout.

Taylor was expected to return from the extended hiatus and the bout with Njokuani scheduled for a third time on 26 October 2013 at UFC Fight Night 30.