Payton Talbott vs. Raoni Barcelos Official for UFC 311 on Jan. 18

A bantamweight clash pitting Payton Talbott against Raoni Barcelos has been confirmed for UFC 311.

The promotion announced the booking over the weekend. UFC 311 takes place on Jan. 18 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and includes a light heavyweight showdown between Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill. A headliner has not been announced for the event.

Talbott has emerged as a prospect to watch since earning a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in August 2023. The 26-year-old Reno, Nevada, native has kicked off his promotional tenure with finishes off Nick Aguirre, Cameron Saaiman and Yanis Ghemmouri in his first three Octagon appearances. Talbott is 9-0 since beginning his professional career in 2021.

Barcelos, meanwhile, was successful in his lone outing of 2024, as he scored a third-round submission triumph against Cristian Quinonez at UFC Fight Night 237 this past February. Prior to that, the 37-year-old Brazilian had lost four of his previous five fights within the Las Vegas-based promotion.