Payton Talbott

Payton Talbott is an 11-1 switch-stance bantamweight standing 5'10" with a 70-inch reach who has gone 6-1 over his last seven UFC fights. A volume striker with refined technical output, Talbott lands 6.62 strikes per minute at 56% accuracy while maintaining solid defensive awareness at 46% strike defense.

His grappling remains supplementary—he averages 0.78 takedowns per 15 minutes at 44% accuracy but defends takedowns effectively at 77%, suggesting he operates primarily from striking range. Recent wins include a first-round knockout of Yanis Ghemmouri in 19 seconds (June 2024), a second-round finish of Cameron Saaiman (March 2024), and a unanimous decision victory over former champion Henry Cejudo (December 2025), demonstrating his capacity to compete against elite opposition.

His sole recent loss came via unanimous decision to Raoni Barcelos in January 2025, a setback that tested his consistency at the highest level. With steady striking volume, reliable takedown defense, and proven finishing ability, Talbott has established himself as a legitimate contender in a competitive bantamweight division.