Payton Talbott Set to Face Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332

Payton Talbott is expected to face Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332, scheduled for October 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah. This matchup follows Talbott's significant victory over Henry Cejudo last December, which marked a high point in his career.

The bout against Figueiredo, a former flyweight champion, is seen as another major opportunity for the 27-year-old bantamweight contender. Figueiredo has trained with Cejudo and has had a challenging run, winning only one of his last five fights in the bantamweight division.

Reactions to the news suggest that the UFC is keen to promote Talbott's rising profile, with comparisons being made to WWE's Randy Orton and his 'legend killer' persona. Earlier this year, Talbott was also linked to a fight with Cory Sandhagen, indicating the promotion's interest in placing him in prominent matchups.