MATTHEW ‘VIPER’ TAYLOR
| Name | Matthew Taylor |
| Nickname | Viper |
| BJJ Belt | Brown |
| Height | 1.79m |
| Weight | 72kg |
| Nationality | South African |
| Current Residence | Gardens, Cape Town |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Team Representing | Renzo Gracie |
| Professor / Coach | Kurdt George |
| Favourite Gi | Scarab |
| Favourite Submission | Triangle |
| Sponsors | Scarab Kimonos |
ATHLETE BIOGRAPHY
Years Training: 9 Years (2005)
2006 2nd Copa La plata ( La Plata Argentina) No GI
2006 2nd place Argentina Championships (white belt)
2009 1st Renzo Gracie Invitational (Gi)
2009 1st Carlson Gracie Africa cup Purple belt (Gi)
2nd Carlson Gracie Cup 76kg No Gi division
2009 SA Nationals – 3rd Purple Belt Gi division
SA Nationals – 1st Advanced No Gi Division
2009 Boland JUDO Trials – 2nd Place under 76kg
2010 1st Renzo Gracie invitational
2012 2nd Place Abu Dhabi trails
2013 1st Monster Clash No Gi (under 70kg)
2014 2nd Cape Town Open (Gi)