UFC 317 will see two bantamweight contenders face off in the opening bout of the main card. Payton Talbott, a touted promotional prospect, will be hoping to rebound from the first loss of his career suffered in his previous bout. After accruing a 9-0 record, Talbott's momentum was halted by divisional mainstay Raoni Barcelos at UFC 311. The 26-year old has delivered several notable performances in the octagon already, and will be hoping to make a statement against divisional newcomer Felipe Lima at UFC 317. Lima holds a 2-0 record inside the promotion having made his debut in June 2024 against Muhammad Naimov. The Brazilian holds a 13 fight winnings streak, and will no doubt enter his upcoming clash with confidence having secured victory in his two UFC bouts.According to ufc.com, Lima is currently a -180 favorite. Don't miss the live covergae and play-by-play updates from Sportskeeda as the first fight from the main card unfolds. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostUFC 317: Payton Talbott vs. Felipe LimaRound 1:Felipe Lima opens the round with a flurry of strikes, with Payton Talbott looking more measured inside the first minute. Talbott pressures his opponent, controlling the octagon centre. The fighters engage in a clinch-battle against the cage before returing to the centre. Lima shoots a takedown, which Talbott successfully defends. The resulting scramble sees Talbott end up on top position, as he maintains control. Talbott's own takeodwn attempt fails and sees him end up on his back with just over a minute to go. The fight returns to the feet with 20 seconds left, with little action happening before the hooter sounds.Round 2:Talbott starts Round 2 in a more aggressive fashion, searching for strikes before Lima lands a crisp right hand. A grappling scramble sees Talbott once again end up on top position, landing sharp elbows on his opponent. Tablott allows the fight to return to the feet, with the pair trading strikes before a slick inside trip from Talbott sees the fight hit the canvas. Talbott lands several ground-and-pound strikes before standing back up. The younger fighter lands two accurate spinning back-kicks to the body, as the final minute of the round begins. Talbott looks for a big right hand that his opponent slips, and takes Talbott's back for a brief moment before reversing the position and taking mount. The hooter sounds for the end of the round.Round 3:Talbott makes good use of his jab to open the round before Lima returns with several powerful punches of his own. Talbott stalks his opponent against the cage, before Lima grabs a single-leg takedown that successfully sees him land in top position. Talbott is able to stand back up with half the round remaining. He lands a sharp spinning heel-kick to Lima's head, who does not appear hurt. A slip from the Brazilian sees Talbott secure top position. Lima reverses the position, before his opponent the regains top position. The final bell sounds and we go to the judges' scorecards at UFC 317.Payton Talbott wins the fight 29-28 on all three scorecards to open UFC 317's main card.