- Henry Cejudo vs Payton Talbott
- UFC 323
- T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
- Saturday, December 6, 2025
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On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Henry Cejudo will clash with Payton Talbott at UFC 323. The betting odds position Cejudo at +235, while Talbott is favored at -275.
Henry “Triple C” Cejudo enters this matchup with a career record of 16 wins, 5 losses, and no draws. The seasoned 38-year-old competes in the bantamweight division, weighing in at 135 lbs and standing 5’4″ tall, with a reach of 64 inches. Alternatively, Payton Talbott, a promising 27-year-old, stands at 5’10” and weighs the same 135 lbs; he holds an impressive record of 10-1-0. Talbott features a reach of 70 inches. In terms of striking statistics, Cejudo lands an average of 3.82 significant strikes per minute, while Talbott averages 6.05. Cejudo has a striking accuracy of 47%, compared to Talbott’s 54%. Defensively, Cejudo absorbs 3.46 significant strikes per minute, while Talbott absorbs fewer at 3.26. Notably, Cejudo successfully defends against 59% of incoming significant strikes, while Talbott stops 46%.
| UFC 323 | Henry Cejudo | Payton Talbott |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +235 | -275 |
| Record | 16-5-0 | 10-1-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 13:34 | 10:16 |
| Height | 5’4″ | 5’10” |
| Weight | 135 lbs | 135 lbs |
| Reach | 64″ | 70″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 3.82 | 6.05 |
| Striking Accuracy | 47% | 54% |
In the wrestling department, Henry Cejudo excels with an average of 1.84 takedowns per 15 minutes, succeeding on 31% of his attempts while defending against 76% of his opponent’s takedowns. Payton Talbott completes his takedown attempts 25% of the time and defends against 76% of takedowns directed at him. Cejudo attempts only 0.1 submissions per 15 minutes, whereas Talbott has a slightly higher average of 0.2 submissions over three rounds.
In his previous bout, Henry Cejudo faced Song Yadong but lost by unanimous decision after three rounds. Yadong executed 84 successful strikes out of 178 attempted during the fight. Cejudo managed to land 67 out of 133 total strikes. Analyzing significant strikes, Yadong achieved a total of 84, thus marking an accuracy of 47%. Among these, he landed 46 strikes directed at the head. Cejudo successfully completed 50% of his significant strikes, landing 67 of his attempts, with 40 of 100 significant strikes aimed at the head. Notably, both fighters’ significant strikes were landed at a distance.
Payton Talbott’s last Octagon performance was against Felipe Lima, where he secured a unanimous decision victory in round 3. Lima managed to land 80% of his significant strikes at distance, while Talbott connected with 62%. Talbott’s striking accuracy was proficient, as he landed 50% of his total strikes, achieving 59 out of 118 attempts, with 48 of those aimed at the head. Lima totaled 26 out of 58 significant strikes, including 17 directed at the head. In terms of total strikes thrown, Lima secured 37 of 70, while Talbott delivered 97 out of 165 total strikes.
Additional Fights to Monitor
Another matchup to look forward to is Jan Blachowicz versus Bogdan Guskov. Blachowicz enters the cage with a record of 29-11-1. The 42-year-old fighter competes at 205 lbs and is 6’2″ tall, with a reach of 78″. Guskov, standing at 6’3″ and weighing the same 205 lbs, boasts a record of 18-3-0. When discussing takedowns, Jan Blachowicz successfully completes 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes, while Guskov manages only 0.50. In striking, Blachowicz lands an average of 3.44 strikes per minute, with a striking accuracy of 49%. Guskov, conversely, connects on 55% of his strikes, averaging 4.17 per minute.
Additionally, don’t miss the bout between Manuel Torres and Grant Dawson. Dawson enters the Octagon with a record of 23-2-1. The 31-year-old fights at 155 lbs and is 5’10” tall, employing a switch stance with a reach of 72″. Torres matches him in weight at 155 lbs and also fights as a switch fighter with a height of 5’10” and a reach of 73″. In terms of takedown defense, Grant Dawson averts 57% of opponent takedown attempts and completes 40% of his own. Meanwhile, Torres finishes 66% of his takedown attempts while defending against 88% of incoming takedown attempts. Concerning striking statistics, Dawson absorbs 2.11 strikes per minute while landing 3.20, while Torres takes 4.20 strikes per minute and counters with an impressive 7.87.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s highly anticipated UFC matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Payton Talbott (-275)
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