Overview
- Talbott defeated former champion Deiveson Figueiredo by TKO at 2:09 of the first round at UFC 332, with referee Jason Herzog stepping in to stop the one-sided assault.
- In his post-fight interview Talbott called out former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley and repeated that they had earlier been linked to a possible White House fight.
- O’Malley publicly denied that he was ever offered the White House matchup, creating a public dispute between the two fighters over past matchmaking claims.
- The win is Talbott’s second straight over a former UFC champion following his December 2025 victory over Henry Cejudo and prompted praise from Dana White and commentators.
- The UFC must now decide Talbott’s official ranking and next opponent, with analysts projecting a Top 10 move and the Oct. 24 Yan–Dvalishvili title outcome likely affecting whether he fights O’Malley or another top contender.