Aiemann Zahabi discusses Payton Talbott's potential fight path

Aiemann Zahabi stated he does not envision himself as Payton Talbott's next opponent in the UFC. Talbott, following a first-round TKO over Deiveson Figueiredo, is in line for a significant matchup, potentially against Sean O'Malley. Zahabi noted that Talbott's trajectory could lead to a title shot, depending on the outcome of the UFC 333 championship bout between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili on October 24. Zahabi, who lost to O'Malley in June, believes the UFC may prioritize Talbott's progression over a fight with him at this time.

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