Henry Cejudo Claims Payton Talbott Stops Sean O'Malley Inside Three Rounds

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo has taken his rivalry with Sean O'Malley to a personal level. Having shared the Octagon with rising star Payton Talbott, "Triple C" understands firsthand the caliber of skill the young contender brings to the table. Now, Cejudo is making a prediction regarding a potential showdown between Talbott and former bantamweight champion O'Malley, and he does not expect the judges to be involved.

Speaking on a recent fight breakdown, Cejudo insisted that Talbott has the tools to stop O'Malley well before the final horn.

"I'm gonna tell you, Payton Talbott stops Sean O'Malley within three rounds... and I'm not hating on Sean," Cejudo said. "But the difference between him and Sean is that this dude's got f***ing real power, dude."

Power Dynamics and Relentless Pressure

That endorsement carries serious weight considering Cejudo's veteran pedigree. Talbott holds a stellar 12-1 professional record with seven knockouts, quickly establishing himself as one of the most terrifying forces at 135 pounds. Talbott lands a staggering 6.75 significant strikes per minute with 56% accuracy, overwhelming opponents through sheer pace and fight-ending power.

O'Malley, who holds a 20-3 record (with one no-contest) and 13 knockout victories of his own, has routinely brushed off Cejudo's past fight predictions as pure jealousy. However, the prospect of a clash against Talbott has quickly gained steam across the MMA community. Fresh off victories over top-tier competition, Talbott explicitly called out O'Malley, urging the former champion to step into the cage and give fans the stylistic blockbuster they are demanding.

While O'Malley remains one of the premier counter-snipers in combat sports, Cejudo believes Talbott's durability, relentless forward march, and genuine fight-ending power will ultimately prove too overwhelming for "Suga" to survive inside three rounds.