Payton Talbott climbed again into the win column with a formidable efficiency towards Felipe Lima to kick off the UFC 317 fundamental card.
The opening spherical noticed Talbott and Lima have interaction in some entertaining grappling exchanges. Lima managed to attain an early takedown, however Talbott did an excellent job of scrambling his manner on prime and raining down some strong ground-and-pound strikes.
Earlier than lengthy, Lima regained the dominant place, although he struggled to maintain Talbott’s again on the mat.
Talbott actually began to flex his newfound floor recreation within the second, getting on prime of Lima a minimum of 3 times in the course of the stanza. Tablott ended the spherical in full mount, dropping bombs that pressured the Brazilian to surrender his again. Sadly, there wasn’t sufficient time left for Talbott to benefit from the place.
Probably down two rounds, Lima instantly seemed to get issues right down to the mat within the third. He managed to take action, however Talbott fought his manner again up and turned the tables within the second half of the spherical.
After clipping Lima with a spinning heel kick close to the fence, Talbott mounted Lima and unloaded on his opponent by the ultimate bell, securing his fourth profession win contained in the Octagon.
Official Consequence: Payton Talbott def. Felipe Lima by way of unanimous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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