Payton Talbott targets Sean O'Malley following UFC 332 victory

Following his win at UFC 332, Payton Talbott expressed his desire to face Sean O'Malley in his next Octagon appearance. Talbott secured his third consecutive victory by defeating former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in just over two minutes on Saturday.

Talbott acknowledged that a potential fight with O'Malley could depend on the upcoming trilogy bout between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333. He noted that if Dvalishvili wins, O'Malley might be less likely to receive a title shot, potentially opening the door for a matchup against himself. Talbott believes a fight between them would be a compelling test of striking skills.

Addressing the stylistic matchup, Talbott stated that he feels he possesses more power and strength. He suggested that his frame matches well with O'Malley's, which he prefers over fighting shorter opponents where the striking angles can be more difficult.