Overview
- Talbott scored a first‑round TKO of former champion Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332 on Saturday, a win that sharply raised his profile in the bantamweight division.
- In his post‑fight interview Talbott publicly called out Sean O’Malley and reiterated that he had been offered a White House fight with him, a claim O’Malley has denied.
- O’Malley said he never received a White House offer and praised Talbott’s style while making clear he would only take that fight if the Oct. 24 Yan–Dvalishvili title result removes his path to an immediate rematch with Petr Yan.
- Former champions and media figures including Daniel Cormier and Henry Cejudo urged the matchup, while fighters such as Aljamain Sterling and Jorge Masvidal expressed skepticism or suggested alternate pairings.
- No fight is booked and the UFC’s decision now depends on matchmaking priorities and the outcome of UFC 333, which could either clear a path to O’Malley vs. Talbott or push Talbott toward other top contenders.