Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Payton Talbott

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Payton Talbott made an impact.

Payton Anthony Talbott is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He turned professional in 2021 and secured his UFC contract through Dana White's Contender Series.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 2018: Amateur debut in King of the Cage: Future Legends

In March 2018, Payton Talbott made his amateur debut in King of the Cage: Future Legends after training in mixed martial arts.

August 2021: Final King of the Cage amateur fight

In August 2021, Payton Talbott competed in his final King of the Cage amateur fight, concluding his amateur run with a 5-0 record.

November 27, 2021: Professional MMA Debut

On November 27, 2021, Payton Talbott made his professional MMA debut at FirePower 3: Magnum Force in Sacramento, California, winning his fight in the second round.

May 28, 2022: Wins A1 Combat Bantamweight Championship

On May 28, 2022, Payton Talbott won the A1 Combat Bantamweight Championship in Wheatland, California, defeating Hector Fajardo by technical knockout.

October 22, 2022: First A1 Combat Bantamweight Title Defense

On October 22, 2022, Payton Talbott defended his A1 Combat Bantamweight title, defeating Anthony Jimenez by technical knockout.

March 18, 2023: Second A1 Combat Bantamweight Title Defense

On March 18, 2023, Payton Talbott defended his A1 Combat Bantamweight title for the second time, defeating Cristhian Rivas by technical knockout.

August 8, 2023: Wins Dana White's Contender Series Fight

On August 8, 2023, Payton Talbott won his fight against Reyes Cortez Jr. on Dana White's Contender Series: Season 7, Week 1 by unanimous decision, earning a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

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November 18, 2023: UFC Promotional Debut

On November 18, 2023, Payton Talbott made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 232, winning against Nick Aguirre by submission.

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March 23, 2024: Wins at UFC on ESPN 53 and Earns Performance of the Night

On March 23, 2024, Payton Talbott defeated Cameron Saaiman at UFC on ESPN 53 by technical knockout, earning his first Performance of the Night bonus award.

June 29, 2024: Wins at UFC 303 and Earns Performance of the Night

On June 29, 2024, Payton Talbott defeated Yanis Ghemmouri at UFC 303 by knockout in just 19 seconds, earning another Performance of the Night award.

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January 18, 2025: First MMA Loss

On January 18, 2025, Payton Talbott faced Raoni Barcelos at UFC 311 and lost the fight by unanimous decision, marking his first loss in mixed martial arts.

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