Payton Talbott secured his first career submission victory at UFC Fight Night 232 on Saturday, defeating Nick Aguirre in a bantamweight battle. Aguirre dominated the first round with a takedown, but Talbott rallied in the second round, ultimately finishing his opponent with a rear-naked choke in the third round.
Talbott, just 25 years old, showcased his potential as a rising star in the bantamweight division with this win. Although he wasn’t entirely satisfied with his performance, Talbott acknowledged that he is his own toughest critic.
In addition to this bout, UFC Fight Night 232 featured other compelling matchups, including Amanda Ribas’ TKO victory over Luana Pinheiro and Myktybek Orolbai’s submission win against Uros Medic. The event also saw Claudia Gadelha’s unanimous decision triumph over Marina Rodriguez, and Ryan Spann’s submission win against Misha Cirkunov.
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