Tobiaus Taylor

Tobiaus Taylor Freight Train from Cleveland

At 32 years old and standing 5 feet 5 inches tall, Tobiaus Taylor carries a 7-8-0 record into the cage under the banner of Rising Dragon MMA in Cleveland. Known in regional circuits as Freight Train, Taylor competes at featherweight, a division that has come to define his recent career. His Cleveland roots aren’t just a hometown note—they’re the backbone of a style built on close-quarters pressure and a willingness to face opponents across multiple territories. Taylor’s regional standing tells a story of a fighter working steadily through the ranks. He sits at number 775 in the North America featherweight listings, and his activity in the US Northeast, US Midwest, Ohio and Pennsylvania sub-regions reflects at least two appearances in each area among his last six fights. That spread underlines a willingness to chase matchups rather than wait for them, a hallmark of fighters looking to carve out space in crowded weight classes. Despite a record that hovers just below even, Taylor’s consistency at featherweight—he’s fought at 145 pounds in both of his last two bouts—has earned him rankings in every region where he’s logged sufficient fights. Now he juggles the drive to climb higher with the practical realities of balancing regional dates, long drives and the demands of life in Cleveland. It’s a path that has earned him a modest profile and a reputation as one of Ohio’s most persistent contenders.