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T.J. Dillashaw says Sean O'Malley great for Payton Talbott but likes other fight

Former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw weighed in on the potential showdown between Sean O’Malley and Payton Talbott, praising O’Malley’s role in motivating Talbott while expressing personal interest in another fight.

The debate over a Talbott-O’Malley matchup has gained traction after Talbott’s standout first-round TKO victory over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332, which solidified his status as a top contender in the division. O’Malley, who has previously hinted at avoiding Talbott unless it aligns with his title ambitions, has drawn mixed reactions from UFC legends, including Aljamain Sterling and Jorge Masvidal, who have both weighed in on the potential clash.

Meanwhile, Talbott’s recent surge has sparked discussions about his next opponent, with some suggesting he could face Petr Yan or another elite fighter depending on the bantamweight title picture moving forward.

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