We have now you lined for all of tonight’s UFC 311 outcomes, together with the featured prelim between Payton Talbott and Raoni Barcelos.
Talbott (9-1 MMA) has gone an ideal 3-0 with three stoppage wins since becoming a member of the UFC ranks in November of 2023. The 26-year-old most lately competed at June’s UFC 303 occasion, the place he scored a first-round knockout victory over Yanis Ghemmouri (see that right here).
In the meantime, Raoni Barcelos (19-5 MMA) most lately competed 11 months in the past, the place he scored a third-round submission victory over Cristian Quiñonez. The 37-year-old has gone 2-3 over his previous 5 Octagon appearances total.
This one could also be over QUICK!👀@PaytonTalbott vs @BarcelosRaoni
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— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2025
Spherical one the UFC 311 featured prelim begins and Raoni Barcelos instantly comes ahead and shoots in on a single leg. He pressures Payton Talbott in opposition to the fence and makes an attempt to take his again. He pulls Talbott down, however Payton will get proper again up. Barcelos continues to hold on. He drags Talbott down once more and takes his again. He seems for a rear-naked choke however Talbott escapes. Some good floor and pound from Barcelos now. He reverts again to the choke. This time it’s a lot deeper. One way or the other Talbott escapes. Raoni strikes for an arm triangle choke. Talbott as soon as once more is ready to defend and holds on to see the second spherical.
Spherical two begins and Payton Talbott lands a low kick after which a giant 1-2. Raoni Barcelos could also be in hassle right here. He shoots in for a takedown and will get it. Payton will get again to his ft. Barcelos throws a knee on the break after which misses on one other takedown try. Talbott lands a giant proper hand. Barcelos clinches him up after which makes use of an out of doors journey to land one other takedown, proper in the course of the cage. He has aspect management after which jumps to full mount. Talbott scrambles again as much as his ft. Barcelos lands a spinning again fist. Talbott comes forwards seeking to land one thing massive. Barcelos lands a giant left hook and an uppercut. Payton with a pleasant proper hand after which an uppercut to shut out spherical two.
Payton Talbott vs Raoni Barcelos goes the space! #UFC311
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— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) January 19, 2025
The third and closing spherical of the UFC 311 featured prelim begins and Payton Talbott lands an uppercut after which a 1-2. Barcelos shoots in for a takedown and will get it. Talbott reverses the place and is now on high. He opts to face again up. Each males are throwing massive pictures within the middle of the cage now. Raoni Barcelos with one other takedown. He begins unloading some heavy floor and pound. What a efficiency from the veteran. He’s going at hand Talbott his first profession loss.
WHAT A NIGHT FOR @BarcelosRaoni! 👏
He will get the UD to shut out the prelims! 🫡 #UFC311 pic.twitter.com/xxqiazozQ7
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2025
30-27, 30-27, 30-26 #UFC311
Raoni Barcelos fingers Payton Talbott his first defeat 😱 pic.twitter.com/Kj7PeCLxdH
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) January 19, 2025
Official UFC 311 Outcomes: Raoni Barcelos def. Payton Talbott by unanimous determination (30-27 x2, 30-26)
Who would you prefer to see Barcelos combat subsequent following his victory over Talbott this night in California?
