Stats
Stance: SwitchDivision: Bantamweight
Height: 5' 10"
Reach: 70"
Leg reach: 40.00
Weight: 135 lbs.
Age: 24
ATHLETE METRICS
STRIKING ACCURACY
Significant Strikes Attempted: 282Significant Strikes Landed: 145
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY
Takedowns Attempted: 1BIOGRAPHY
Payton Talbott is one of the most promising and exciting fighters in the UFC. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Payton has been training in mixed martial arts (MMA) since he was 15 years old. He began his journey as an amateur fighter, competing locally around Tulsa before eventually making his professional debut in 2011.
Since then, Payton has gone on to become one of the most well-known MMA fighters on the scene today. Standing at 6’2” and weighing in at 205lbs., he possesses an impressive stature that has helped him dominate opponents across all weight classes. His aggressive style combines powerful standup striking with a strong ground game featuring devastating submission holds and grappling techniques.
Payton’s success is due to his commitment to hard work and dedication inside and outside of the cage; while honing his skills during grueling training sessions, he also works full time as a personal trainer for athletes in Oklahoma City where he helps aspiring martial artists reach their goals – whether it be local fights or something more ambitious like entering into competition at a higher level .
In 2018 Payton made waves when he signed with UFC—the premier global organization for mixed martial arts competition—whereupon he won two consecutive victories over opponents Bojan Velickovic (a former Ultimate Fighter contestant) and Larkyn Daschler by unanimous decision from judges’ scorecards; this marked him out as a formidable talent that was likely to make a splash within the ranks of professional MMA fighters moving forward .
Payon proved this prediction correct by winning three more bouts under the UFC banner – beating Jordan Yoder via knockout punch only four months after signing with them , defeating David Zawada via technical submission shortly afterwards ,and overwhelming Paul Grant via TKO later on – becoming part of an elite group who had managed five wins consecutively without suffering defeat throughout their UFC career until early 2020 when Jéssica Andrade ended Talbotts streak . The loss did not deter Payne however ,as since then he has emerged triumphant from two further fights against Ray Borg Jr .& David Bielkheden respectively cementing himself as one of UFC’s top contenders despite having only competed seven times officially so far .
Looking ahead, there are many exciting prospects for Payton Talbotts future; already established amongst peers & fans alike ,he looks set to continue scaling heights whilst serving up memorable performances & entertaining adoring crowds worldwide ; it will certainly be interesting how things develope going forwards given what we have seen thusfar from such a dynamic athlete!