Payton Talbott, a mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the 135 lbs weight class, Talbott stands at 5' 10" with a reach of 70". In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Talbott demonstrates an average of 6.05 significant strikes per minute, maintaining a striking accuracy of 54%. He absorbs an average of 3.26 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 46%. His takedown attempts are less frequent, averaging 0.24 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 25%. Notable victories in Talbott's career include Felipe Lima, whom he defeated with an ELO rating of 1041. His most recent fights showcase his versatility, having won against Nick Aguirre via rear naked choke, Cameron Saaiman and Yanis Ghemmouri by KO/TKO punches, and Felipe Lima once again in a unanimous decision. However, he suffered a loss to Raoni Barcelos in a unanimous decision earlier this year.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-28 | UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira | Felipe Lima | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Win |
| 2025-01-18 | UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano | Raoni Barcelos | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Loss |
| 2024-06-29 | UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 | Yanis Ghemmouri | KO/TKO Punch | 1 | 0:19 | Win |
| 2024-03-23 | UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas | Cameron Saaiman | KO/TKO Punches | 2 | 0:21 | Win |
| 2023-11-18 | UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig | Nick Aguirre | SUB Rear Naked Choke | 3 | 0:58 | Win |
| Fight # | Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2025-06-28 | Felipe Lima | 1041 | Win | +16 | 1059 |
| 4 | 2025-01-18 | Raoni Barcelos | 1065 | Loss | -16 | 1043 |
| 3 | 2024-06-29 | Yanis Ghemmouri | 984 | Win | +18 | 1059 |
| 2 | 2024-03-23 | Cameron Saaiman | 1024 | Win | +21 | 1041 |
| 1 | 2023-11-18 | Nick Aguirre | 983 | Win | +20 | 1020 |