"Future Title Contender" - MMA World Reacts as Payton Talbott Earns Dominant Win at UFC 317

"Future title contender" - MMA world reacts as Payton Talbott earns dominant win at UFC 317

Payton Talbott has returned to the win column after defeating Felipe Lima via unanimous decision in a bantamweight bout on the main card of UFC 317.

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UFC 317 results: Payton Talbott bounces back with impressive win over Felipe Lima

Payton Talbott bounced back in impressive fashion with a strong showing on the feet and on the ground to beat Felipe Lima at UFC 317

UFC 317: Payton Talbott Shows Greatly Improved Ground Game in Win Over Felipe Lima

Bantamweights Payton Talbott and Felipe Lima kicked off Saturday’s UFC 317 main card at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Talbott was looking to bounce back from the first loss of his professional career, suffered against Raoni Barcelos in January. Lima, meanwhile, hadn’t suffered a loss since his pro debut in 2015. There were some big swings, and perhaps a bit of nervous energy, in the early going of Talbott vs. Lima, but soon enough, Brazil’s L…

Payton Talbott Bounces Back With Impressive Victory Over Felipe Lima - UFC 317 Highlights

Payton Talbott climbed back into the win column with an impressive performance against Felipe Lima to kick off the UFC 317 main card. The opening round saw Talbott and Lima engage in some entertaining grappling exchanges. Lima managed to score an early takedown, but Talbott did a good job of scrambling his way on top and raining down some solid ground-and-pound strikes. Before long, Lima regained the dominant position, though he struggled to kee…