Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Talbott vs Saaiman
Mar. 23, 2024
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
8
Fight Win Streak
5
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 252
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 464
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 2
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Las Vegas, United States
Trains at
Reno Academy of Combat
Age
25
Height
70.00
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
Nov. 18, 2023
Reach
70.50
Leg reach
40.00
- Pro since 2021
- Six wins by KO, one win by submission (RNC)
- Reported 5-0 amateur record
UFC on ESPN (3/23/24) Talbott stopped Cameron Saaiman via strikes at :21 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (11/18/23) Talbott submitted Nick Aguirre via rear naked choke at :58 of the third round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7
Episode one (8/8/23) Talbott won a three round unanimous decision over Reyes Cortez Jr.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2017 because it’s what the voices told me to do.
What ranks and titles have you held? 2x KOTC amateur bantamweight champion. 3x A1 Combat bantamweight champion. 100% finish rate. Multiple-time Dean’s List in college.
Do you have any heroes? No. I've always rooted for the villains.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It would mean my future is unfolding as planned. I will revel in the opportunity to fight under the UFC’s name but, in the end, it’s the same job.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I just obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Nevada Reno in 2022.
What was your job before you started fighting? I still work as a barista. I had plans of becoming a firefighter before I got this opportunity.
Accomplishments in amateur competition? Undefeated, 100% finish rate, 2x KOTC champion, 2021 IKF Muay Thai tournament champion.
Favorite grappling technique? The one where you stand up
Favorite striking technique? Jab
