Henry Cejudo Backs Payton Talbott’s Callout of Sean O'Malley

Payton Talbott secured a first-round knockout win over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332, marking his second consecutive victory over a former UFC champion. Following the performance, Talbott publicly called out Sean O'Malley, claiming the former champion has been avoiding him. Talbott also stated that the UFC previously attempted to book them for a fight at UFC Freedom 250, though the contest did not materialize.

Henry Cejudo expressed support for the potential matchup on social media, urging the promotion to finalize the fight. In response to the accusations of avoiding opponents, O'Malley defended his record, citing his recent history of fighting top-ranked bantamweights. O'Malley explicitly denied Talbott’s claims regarding the previously discussed June 14 bout, maintaining that he is not dodging any competitors.