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American mixed martial artist (born 1998)
Payton Anthony Talbott is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2021, he earned his contract with the promotion after going through Dana White's Contender Series.
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American mixed martial arts promotion company
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, itself a majority owned subsidiary of the WME Group. The largest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC has over 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 weight divisions. The organization produces events worldwide and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. As of 2026, it had held over 750 events. Dana White has been its president since 2001 and CEO since 2023.
More on Wikipedia ↗One of Payton Talbott’s former opponents is on board with the rising UFC star’s call to fight Sean O’Malley.
Former UFC champion has urged the promotion to “stop protecting” Sean O’Malley and book him against Payton Talbott after Talbott’s KO win at UFC 332.
After Talbott’s latest win, the latter immediately called out former champion Sean O'Malley. He quipped: