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Sean O'Malley denies fight offer from Payton Talbott at White House

Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 3:39 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Sean O'Malley denies fight offer from Payton Talbott at White House

Summary

Sean O'Malley refuted claims that he was offered a fight against Payton Talbott for the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. Talbott previously suggested that discussions were ongoing for this matchup, but O'Malley called the assertion 'absolutely bullsh*t.' He emphasized that he is not avoiding Talbott, citing the quality of his past opponents. O'Malley indicated that his next fight is contingent upon the outcome of the upcoming bantamweight title fight between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili on October 24. If Yan wins, O'Malley expects to be next in line for a title shot but remains open to facing Talbott should Dvalishvili defeat Yan.

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Key Details

•O'Malley denies any fight offer from Talbott for UFC Freedom 250.
•Talbott had claimed he was in talks for the matchup.
•O'Malley argues he is not ducking Talbott, citing strong competition.
•O'Malley awaits results of Yan vs. Dvalishvili for title shot implications.
•UFC bantamweight title fight is scheduled for October 24.

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What they're saying

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Sean O'Malley has denied that he was ever offered a matchup against Payton Talbott for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s historic event at the White House.
— Sherdogby SouravChakraborty@sherdog.com (Sourav Chakraborty)

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