Sean O'Malley responds to Payton Talbott's callout following UFC 332

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 10:29 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

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Sean O'Malley addressed Payton Talbott's challenge after UFC 332, where Talbott defeated Deiveson Figueiredo in the co-main event. Talbott called for a fight with O'Malley, stating he has conquered champions and accused O'Malley of avoiding him. In response, O'Malley highlighted that four of his last seven opponents include elite bantamweights like Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling, asserting he is not ducking anyone. O'Malley, who recently faced setbacks against Merab Dvalishvili, is looking to secure another title shot, depending on the outcomes of upcoming fights in the bantamweight division.

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  • •Payton Talbott won convincingly at UFC 332.
  • •He called out Sean O'Malley post-fight for a matchup.
  • •O'Malley emphasized his recent competitive opponents on Instagram.
  • •He aims for another title shot after his recent defeats.
  • •The bantamweight title situation remains fluid before UFC 333.
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  • 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Sean O’Malley Responds to Payton Talbott’s Callout by Highlighting His Last 7 UFC Fights
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Sean O'Malley fires back at Payton Talbott's ducking claims by showing that he fought 3 of the best bantamweights in history in his last 7 fights.

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