Bantamweight#12 RankedACTIVE
Payton Talbott
10-1
2 Win Streak
Age
26
Height
5'10"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
70.5"
Avg Fight Time
10:16
Gym
Reno Academy of Combat
UFC Record
5-1(6 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 3
Last 5
WWWLW
Finish Rate
80%
Bonuses
2
Style
—
Location
Las Vegas, United States
Last Fight2025-12-06
HC
W - Henry Cejudo
KO/TKOR2 0:21
Punches to Head On Ground
Fight History
WIN
CS
vs Cameron Saaiman
UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 0:21
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 0:21
WIN
NA
vs Nick Aguirre
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 0:58
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 0:58
WIN
FL
vs Felipe Lima
UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira· 2025-06-28
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RB
vs Raoni Barcelos
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
YG
vs Yanis Ghemmouri
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2· 2024-06-29
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:19
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:19
WIN
HC
vs Henry Cejudo
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
6.0/min
Grappling
0.24 TD
Defense
46%
⚖️Payton adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
15 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+72% vs div avg
73%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
40%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
40%
⭐Other
Spinning
33%
Triangles
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (73%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (140%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 253% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (6.0) and Strike Acc% (55%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (5/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 80% of wins end in finish (7 KO + 1 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 77% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (179% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#3 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
46%
Average
Division Rank#48 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
56% acc65%
Clinch
89% acc12%
Ground
74% acc24%
Striking Differential+2.79/min
6.05 landed/min3.26 absorbed/min
6.05
Landed/Min
3.26
Absorbed/Min
0.49
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed373
Sig. Strikes Attempted679
Key Insights
Payton is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 72% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.9:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 24% from ground at 74% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
Division Rank#38 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
77%
Elite
Division Rank#18 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
25%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
3
Total
4
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.24
TD / 15min
0.24
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
4
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
8
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.24/15min).
Solid TD defense at 77%.
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 24% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
746
1.86
Ratio
Absorbed
402
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
35.6
High
Strikes/Min
6.2
Standing %
82%
R3 vs R1 Output
179%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.86x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (35.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 179% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:36
R2 Control
1:08
R3 Control
1:06
R1 to Final
+19%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.3pp
Body
+0.2pp
Leg
-4.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#7
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#16
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#3
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#48
of 52
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#18
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#46
of 52
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#35
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#6
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2824
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights