UFC Rank 11 Payton Talbott Record: 11-1-0
BantamweightRecord11-1-0
Age27
DivisionBantamweight · #22
Combat Edge Elo1742
Last fightDec 6 2025
Payton Talbott has a 11-1-0 professional record and is 27 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Reno Academy of Combat. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Payton Talbott bio
Personal background
Payton Talbott is an American bantamweight fighter competing in the UFC, and one of the division's most talked-about young prospects. Born on September 9, 1998, in Nevada and raised in Reno, he is of African American and Choctaw descent and came to fighting through a traditional wrestling path, competing on the mats from middle school through high school. He also played football until an injury ended that pursuit, after which he gravitated toward jiu-jitsu and then mixed martial arts. He began formally training MMA in 2017 at the Reno Academy of Combat, the gym he still represents, where he fights at 5'10" with a 70-inch reach. Known for an unorthodox, free-spirited persona outside the cage, Talbott pairs that individuality with a polished, finish-hungry skill set inside it.
Path to the UFC
Talbott turned professional in 2021 and tore through the regional scene, stopping his first five opponents and building a reputation on promotions like Urijah Faber's A1 Combat. His finishing run earned him a spot on Dana White's Contender Series in 2023, where he showed a different gear by grinding out a unanimous decision over Reyes Cortez to secure his UFC contract – proof he could win without the early knockout. He entered the promotion as an undefeated prospect and immediately backed up the hype.
Rise as a top prospect
Talbott made his UFC debut a memorable one, submitting Nick Aguirre with a third-round rear-naked choke in November 2023. He kept the momentum rolling with a second-round TKO of the highly regarded Cameron Saaiman in March 2024, then delivered his signature highlight that June at UFC 303, blasting Yanis Ghemmouri with a first-round knockout that vaulted him up the rankings as a future-star candidate. His perfect run finally hit a wall in January 2025, when the savvy veteran Raoni Barcelos outpointed him over three rounds at UFC 311 for his first professional loss. Talbott responded like a contender, rebounding with a unanimous-decision win over Felipe Lima at UFC 317, then scoring the biggest win of his career in December 2025 by decisioning former two-division champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 323.
Fighting style
Talbott is a fluid, creative striker with genuine finishing power and a deeper grappling game than his highlight knockouts suggest. Seven of his eleven wins have come by KO or TKO and another by submission, giving him a finish rate north of 70 percent, and he blends slick boxing with knees, elbows and unconventional entries. The Aguirre submission and the Cejudo decision show the range of his toolbox – he can wrestle, scramble and box his way to victory when the knockout is not there. His lone loss, the points defeat to the experienced Barcelos, exposed the value of a high-IQ veteran able to disrupt his rhythm, but his rebound wins over Lima and Cejudo demonstrate a prospect who learns quickly and answers adversity.
Career highlights
- Win over a former champion — outpointed two-division titleholder Henry Cejudo at UFC 323, the marquee victory of his young career.
- UFC 303 statement KO — knocked out Yanis Ghemmouri in the first round to cement his status as a top bantamweight prospect.
- 11-1 with a 73 percent finish rate — seven knockouts and a submission underline his finishing ability across a fast-rising career.
Career snapshot
Payton Talbott career snapshot
Elo Combat Edge Elo
1742Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#175
Bantamweight#22of 167 active
Peak1742
Last move+19
Career-high 1742 Elo after defeatingHenry Cejudo (2025-12-06)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Payton Talbott quick answers
What is Payton Talbott's record?
Payton Talbott's professional MMA record is 11-1-0.
How old is Payton Talbott?
Payton Talbott is 27 years old.
What weight class is Payton Talbott?
Payton Talbott fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Payton Talbott?
Payton Talbott is 5'10" tall with a 70" reach.
How much does Payton Talbott weigh?
Payton Talbott competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Payton Talbott's Combat Edge Elo?
Payton Talbott's Combat Edge Elo is 1742, with a peak Elo of 1742.
When was Payton Talbott's last fight?
Payton Talbott's latest tracked pro fight was against Henry Cejudo at UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 on Dec 6 2025.
What is Payton Talbott's recent form?
Payton Talbott's recent tracked pro form is W-W-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Payton Talbott usually win?
Payton Talbott's 11 recorded wins include 7 knockouts, 1 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 73% ending before the final bell.
7 Wins by knockout
1 Wins by submission
3 Wins by decision
0 Loss by knockout
0 Loss by submission
1 Loss by decision
Payton Talbott stats
Record : 11 / 1 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
6.05Fighter 3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
55%Fighter 43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.26Fighter 3.78Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
46%Fighter 55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.24Fighter 1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
25%Fighter 36%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
77%Fighter 56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.24Fighter 0.55Division average
Pro fight history
Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Amateur fight history
Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
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