Payton Talbott

Payton Talbott is a rising professional mixed martial artist in the UFC's Bantamweight division, known for his striking prowess and impressive undefeated record. Talbott earned his spot in the UFC through Dana White's Contender Series, where he set a bantamweight record for significant strikes landed. He made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 232 on November 18, 2023, winning by submission. Talbott continued to impress with his performance, earning his first Performance of the Night bonus at UFC on ESPN 53 in March 2024 with a technical knockout, followed by another Performance of the Night award at UFC 303 in June 2024, after securing a knockout victory.

Talbott’s fighting style is heavily influenced by legendary fighters Max Holloway and Mike Tyson, favoring a striking-based approach with jabs as his signature technique. With a professional MMA record of 9 wins and 0 losses, including notable victories in the UFC, Talbott has already made a name for himself, holding the third fastest knockout in UFC Bantamweight history—a 19-second win over Yanis Ghemmouri. Before joining the UFC, he was the A1 Combat Bantamweight Champion, with two successful title defenses, and the Amateur King of the Cage (KOTC) Bantamweight Champion.

Talbott graduated from the University of Nevada with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in music. Outside of MMA, Talbott shares his fight journey and experiences through his YouTube channel and enjoys adventurous hobbies like skateboarding, cliff jumping, and climbing.