Taylor Ellis Hishaw Wins Big at Fury Professional Grappling 13
Winning is nothing new for Taylor Ellis Hishaw. But few moments are sweeter than settling a rivalry, scoring a highlight-reel finish, and walking away with $5,000—all in one night.
That’s exactly what happened on Saturday, May 23, at Fury Professional Grappling held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Streamed live on UFC Fight Pass, the event hosted a four-woman tournament at 125 lbs, and Hishaw once again reminded the world why she’s one of the fastest-rising stars in combat sports today.
In her semifinal bout, Hishaw faced Amanda Bruse and secured a slick armbar submission in the final seconds of Round 1—a perfect example of her composure under pressure and ability to finish at any moment.
That set up a high-stakes rubber match in the finals against Trinity Pun. With the two athletes tied 1-1 in their previous encounters, this showdown had the audience—and commentators—on the edge of their seats. Pun showcased her dangerous leg locks and sharp guard game, while Hishaw maintained constant pressure and dominant top control. It was a tactical chess match, so evenly fought that the judges needed several moments before declaring Hishaw the winner and awarding her the $5,000 grand prize.
But Hishaw’s story doesn’t end on the grappling mat.
Her Rapid Rise Across All of Combat Sports
As a proud member of Team GAMMA USA, Taylor has already made her mark on the international MMA stage, where she’s a 2x Youth MMA World Champion under GAMMA Worldwide. She captured gold at both the 2023 World Championships in Greece and again in 2024 in Indonesia, representing the United States with unmatched intensity, precision, and pride.
These back-to-back world titles solidify her not just as a dominant grappler, but as a truly well-rounded combat sports athlete. Whether it’s wrestling—where she’s a state champion—submission grappling, or amateur MMA, Taylor consistently proves that she’s not just competing—she’s winning at the highest levels.
At just the beginning of her journey, Taylor Ellis Hishaw has already built a résumé that many athletes dream of. And with every match, she inches closer to becoming one of the most recognized and respected young female fighters in the sport.
What's Next For Taylor ?
