Talbott vs Barcelos UFC 311
Bantamweight bout is getting exciting as we see Tatbott va Barcelos. Payton Talbott currently has an impressive record of 9-0-0. Talbott has won his last 4 fights two in 2024 and two in 2023. He won against Yanis Ghemmouri by TKO in June 2024 UFC 303. Won against Cameron Saaiman March 2023 on UFC fight night by TKO also.
If we talk about 2023 year, Talbott won against Nick Aguirre in November 2023 on UFC fight night by submission and won against Reyes Cortez Jr in Aug 2023 by unanimous decision.
The winning streak of Talbott definitely looks impressive. Also, last 2 wins were by TKO.
Whereas Raoni Barcelos stands at 18-5-0, the record is an impressive one too. Barcelos won his last fight against Cristian Quinonez in February 2024 on UFC fight night by rear naked choke submission. He only fought one fight in 2024. If we talk about 2023, Barcelos lost two of his fights.
In aug 2023 on UFC fight night he lost to Kyler Phillips by unanimous decision and on January 2023 UFC fight night, he lost his fight to Umar Nurmagomedov by TKO punch. Also, in 2022 he only won one out of two fights. He won against Trevin Jones by unanimous decision and lost Victor Henry by unanimous decision.
If we compare Talbott’s fights history with Barcelos, Talbott’s record shines. 2 wins by TKO shows us how amazing fight he is. Whereas Barcelos has only won one fight.
Barcelos style is wrestling and jiu jitsu. Both of his skills are meant to be his prime weapon against his opponents. Barcelos excels in wrestling; he has shown some of the toughest takedowns. He also specializes in Brazalian jiu jitsu which can play an important technique against Talbott.
Talbott specifically specializes in striking. He is well known for standing strikes. He is one of the toughest strikers in the division. Talbott has also been seen playing around with his jabs. Also excels in his mobility in the octagon. One of the well-paced fighters in the division.
We would see these fighters face each other on Saturday 18, January 2025 for the bantamweight bout. Merab Dvalishvili is seen dominating the bantamweight division. On no.2 we see Sean O’Malley and on no.3 we see Petr Yan. The division is definitely one the crowded one.
Petr Yan was moving up the rank after his win against Deiveson Figueiredo in Nov 2024. The division is definitely one of the toughest one. Talbott or Barcelos can be one of the prominent contenders after the results. One of them would definitely move up the ladder. Moving up is the only option to get close to the championship bout.
UFC 311 is going to be one of the important bouts for both the fighters. The winner would definitely get close to the championship bout. Though it isn’t easy as we Sean O’Malley and Petr Yan waiting for their chance.
O’Malley and Petr Yan are the two best contenders for the title bout. Both fighters have proved their worth. Though O’Malley lost to Dvalishvili, a lot of hints are being provided for their rematch.
Petr Yan is too in the race for the title bout. The Bantamweight division is getting exciting day by day.
Considering the skills Talbot and Barcelos carries are impressive. The fight won’t be an easy one. Talbott excellency in striking and Barcelos excellency in wrestling is going to the fight worth watching.
Predictions say that Talbott has an upper hand as he has won his last 2 fights by TKO. But we can keep aside Barcelos he has spent a lot of time training for this bout.
Let’s meet on January 18, Saturday. May the best one wins.
