Payton Talbott discusses potential fight with Sean O'Malley at White House
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Payton Talbott revealed he was in discussions for a potential matchup against former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley at the White House this summer. Talbott, who last fought in December and has a record of 11-1 MMA, has not competed due to various opponents withdrawing with injuries. He specifically mentioned O'Malley and other fighters who had reported foot injuries during this time. Talbott is set to face Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332 on Saturday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
- •Talbott last fought in December, defeating Henry Cejudo at UFC 323.
- •He was scheduled to fight O'Malley, but the matchup fell through.
- •Talbott will compete against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332 on Saturday.
- •O'Malley won his last fight against Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Freedom 250.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Payton Talbott claims he was in talks to fight ex-UFC champ at White House
"Payton Talbott's inactivity since his last fight in December hasn't been by choice.
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