Payton Talbott
9 stories covering Payton Talbott — news, results and analysis.
Natalia Silva Is Flyweight Champ — Is Shevchenko Next or Next in Line?
Silva took the 125-pound belt from Wang Cong at UFC 332 and wants to stay busy. The question now: does Valentina Shevchenko get first crack?
Oct 5, 2026
O'Malley Denies Ducking Payton Talbott: 'He Made It Up'
Suga says he was never offered Talbott for UFC White House, but he's happy to squabble — if Petr Yan loses at UFC 333 on Oct. 24.
Oct 5, 2026
Payton Talbott Wants Sean O'Malley Next — But Yan vs. Merab Decides It
Fresh off a 2-minute finish of Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332, Talbott is on a three-fight tear and chasing O'Malley at 135.
Oct 4, 2026
Silva outpoints Wang over five rounds to seal flyweight title case
Natalia Silva swept 25 minutes against Wang Cong, while Payton Talbott needed just 2:09 to erase Deiveson Figueiredo in Salt Lake City.
Oct 4, 2026
Natalia Silva Captures Flyweight Gold as Shevchenko Lurks
Silva dominated Wang Cong to win the vacant UFC women's flyweight title at UFC 332 — and immediately drew the former champ out of hiding.
Oct 4, 2026
Payton Talbott Returns at UFC 332, Says Cejudo Win Rebuilt His Self-Image
After nine months off and an 11-1 record, the 12th-ranked bantamweight faces #9 Deiveson Figueiredo in Salt Lake City this Saturday.
Oct 1, 2026
Payton Talbott vs. Figueiredo: The 11-1 Prospect's Next Test at UFC 332
Fresh off running through Henry Cejudo, Talbott (11-1) draws former flyweight king Deiveson Figueiredo in the UFC 332 co-main event.
Oct 1, 2026
Silva vs Wang: The Vacant Flyweight Title Lands on CBS at UFC 332
Natalia Silva rides a 14-fight win streak into a striker's duel with Wang Cong for the belt Valentina Shevchenko had to give up through injury.
Sep 28, 2026
Payton Talbott Targets Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332
The 11-1 prospect wants a third straight win against a former flyweight champ who's dropped two in a row. UFC 332 lands Oct. 3 in Salt Lake City.
Aug 11, 2026