Payton Talbott’s meteoric rise in the UFC bantamweight division reached a crescendo after demolishing former champion Deiveson Figueiredo in just over two minutes at UFC 332. Riding a wave of momentum, the elite prospect is now targeting former champion Sean O’Malley, though he acknowledges the matchup hinges on the outcome of the Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili trilogy at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. Should Dvalishvili retain the belt, O’Malley’s path to an immediate title shot closes, creating the perfect window for a high-octane clash of strikers. Confident in his power, frame, and speed, Talbott is eager to test O’Malley’s reputation as the division’s premier striker.
Payton Talbott’s meteoric rise in the UFC bantamweight division reached a crescendo after demolishing former champion
