Payton Talbott calls out Sean O’Malley, O’Malley responds

Sean O'Malley responds to Payton Talbot's UFC 332 call out.

By Jeff Cain · Yahoo

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 6:14 PM

Key Things to Know

Payton Talbott called out Sean O'Malley following a first-round TKO victory at UFC 332, prompting a swift response.
Sean O'Malley fired back by defending his recent resume and denying he is ducking a fight against Talbott.
Talbott defeated former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo via strikes in just 2:09 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Payton Talbott called out former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley following an impressive first-round TKO victory over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City. O'Malley quickly fired back at the callout, rejecting claims that he was avoiding a matchup and highlighting the caliber of his recent competition.

Talbott defeated Figueiredo in just 2:09 during the co-main event, securing the biggest win of his UFC career. In response to Talbott's accusations, O'Malley defended his record by pointing out his recent bouts against top-tier bantamweights and refuting assertions that negotiations occurred for a previous matchup.

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