Sean O'Malley questions Deiveson Figueiredo's desire to fight before UFC 332

Sean O Malley has expressed doubts about Deiveson Figueiredo's motivation to face Payton Talbott in the co-main event of UFC 332. The former UFC champion Figueiredo (25-7-1 MMA, 14-7-1 UFC) will take on Talbott (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) on October 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Figueiredo has lost four of his last five fights, while Talbott emerged victorious in his most significant win to date, defeating Henry Cejudo at UFC 323.

O Malley believes that Talbott possesses great potential to ascend the rankings and become one of the top prospects in the division. He praised Talbott's performance against Cejudo, highlighting his entertaining style and dominance in the fight. According to FanDuel, Talbott is the -650 favorite against Figueiredo, who is the +440 underdog, suggesting that the market favors the younger fighter.

O Malley, a former UFC bantamweight champion, contends that Figueiredo, at 38 years old, no longer possesses the fighting spirit to compete at the highest level. He questioned Figueiredo's desire to enter the octagon, observing that he often appears uncertain and unenthusiastic about the fight. While Figueiredo remains a dangerous opponent, O Malley doubts his ability to maintain his performance for an extended period.