Payton Talbott suggests Dominick Cruz fight after UFC on ESPN 53 win

LAS VEGAS – Payton Talbott hopes his newest win within the octagon will get him some huge alternatives.

The undefeated bantamweight made an enormous assertion Saturday when he viciously stopped fellow prospect Cameron Saaiman on the principle card of UFC on ESPN 53 on the UFC Apex. Talbott (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) is hoping this will get him a struggle in an area and in entrance of a crowd subsequent, in addition to perhaps even a big-name opponent.

“I don’t actually know too many individuals in my division, however perhaps Dominick Cruz,” Talbott mentioned on the UFC on ESPN 53 post-fight press convention when requested about whom he’d wish to face subsequent.

Talbott thinks the win over Saaiman (9-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) ought to present the MMA world he’s primed for giant issues.

“I’m exponentially passing up the rankings, and I’m going to attempt to get into the highest 15 hopefully fairly quickly,” Talbott mentioned.

Talbott’s final objective is to struggle for the UFC bantamweight title. He is aware of there’s work to be performed, however has no downside placing within the miles.

“I simply have to hold having performances like that, do my soiled work and simply hold beating canine like that,” Talbott mentioned. “Now I have to put my time in and solidify myself in opposition to sport opponents, and I’m greater than keen to do this.”

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