Overview
- Talbott defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by first‑round TKO after referee Jason Herzog stopped the fight at 2:09 in Salt Lake City on Saturday.
- In his post‑fight interview Talbott called out former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley and said a matchup could depend on who wins the Oct. 24 title bout between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili.
- UFC president Dana White and pundits praised Talbott’s dominance and analysts expect the win to move him up the 135‑pound rankings and into contention for higher‑profile fights.
- Not everyone is convinced the wins are decisive proof of elite status, with some fighters pointing to the recent poor form of Talbott’s last opponents as a reason for skepticism.
- If Talbott stays active the victory could fast‑track him toward top‑10 opponents or a title run, but UFC matchmaking and the outcome of UFC 333 will largely determine whether he faces O’Malley or another ranked foe next.