Payton Talbott for
Ultimate Fighting Championshiphistoric event at the White House.
Talbott (12-1) claimed before UFC 332 that he was in talks about a possible fight against O’Malley (20-3-1).
UFC Freedom 250 in June. However, O’Malley said he was never offered a meeting.
O’Malley responds after Talbott discusses a possible UFC Freedom 250 match
At the post-fight press conference following his first-round stoppage victory Deiveson FigueiredoTalbott reiterated that he was in talks to face O’Malley at UFC Freedom 250. O’Malley then addressed the claim on social media, disputing Talbott’s account.
“I’m here to address those rumors that I was offered Payton Talbott for the White House,” O’Malley said. “It’s just complete nonsense.”
O’Malley also dismissed the suggestion that he has avoided Talbott, citing how much opposition he has faced in recent years.
“4 of the last 7 fights have been against 3 of the greatest pushers of all time,” O’Malley wrote on his Instagram story. “No one throws.”
O’Malley has since revealed that his next fight hinges on an upcoming UFC bantamweight title fight. Peter Yanwho was defeated by “Suga”, plans to defend the title in a trilogy fight Merab Dvalishviliwho has beaten O’Malley twice, at
UFC 333 on October 24. Should Yan win, O’Malley believes he will be next in line for a title shot, but if Dvalishvili defeats the Russian champion, he is set to face Talbot next.
Sean O’Malley responds to rumors that he was offered a fight
Payton Talbott In the White House 😅 “It’s just complete bullshit.” (via @SugaSeanMMA) https://t.co/PHKZyfGupp— Championship Stages (@ChampRDS)
October 3, 2026
Sean O’Malley answers Payton Talbott accusing him of running away from a fight 👀 “4 of his last 7 fights have been against three of the greatest sluggers of all time. https://t.co/nvR92w53lg
— Championship Stages (@ChampRDS)
October 4, 2026