Payton Talbott Talks ‘Scary’ Spotlight, Pole Dancing, Viral Vape Video | The MMA Hour

Payton Talbott discusses his #ufc303 performance, his fight day weight, media chats, the vape conspiracy, his first-round knockout at UFC 303, if life is changing, pole fitness, MMA fans, his future at bantamweight, and more.
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[@intraterrestrial5035]

"went back to the air bnb, streamed the rest of the fights..." one of us

[@justmyster1976]

One of you mate. Let's leave it there.

[@MeinhardSRohr]

Streaming does not mean it’s illegal. Like how, if not streaming, are you supposed to watch the fight when you’re not in the arena? People “stream” via PPV or fight pass

[@cr4z3dbeats]

@@MeinhardSRohrok

[@christianmercado3866]

You clowns keep paying near 100 dollars twice a month for cards that are constantly changing

[@alexpereira6528]

@@christianmercado3866 Its such a rip, they over charge for mediocre cards and pay their fighters nothing. Dont care if they lose money with people streaming

[@NHILUSAGE111]

The fact that they kick out fighters that fought on the card is crazy 😭 I would’ve thought they had that covered by now…

[@cheetonation]

Blame Jorge Masvidal for that

[@drewgrffn3880]

@@cheetonationwhat he do

[@whydopeoplealwayssayuhm]

@@drewgrffn3880he gave Leon edwards a 3piece and a soda in Leon's own backyard.

[@aheago6960]

@@drewgrffn3880punched leon after his fight pretty sure 💀

[@ItsJimmysWorld]

@@drewgrffn3880he fought Leon and gave him a cut mid interview

[@PjXu98]

Wow I didn't know fighters get kicked out of the arena immediately after they just fought. I remember seeing Johnny Walker kicked out with his fight gear fully on. It looked funny but it's actually sad how they treat their fighters like that.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

The comission needs to get on that or if it is them, then they need to stop that. The comission is ran by mouth breathers

[@Ace_Jermaine]

​@thenedsmmachannel8970 it's the arena itself, not the ufc.

[@vadimbobov4051]

@@Ace_Jermainewhy do they do it?

[@orangeusername1792]

​@Ace_Jermaine not even, these arenas have vip rooms they 100% could reserve for every fighter who already fought on the card

[@Ace_Jermaine]

@@orangeusername1792 the security are arena workers. Not ufc. I've worked at convention centres before. It's got absolutely nothing to do with the ufc.

[@moemagik]

This Kid is a Star, Glad Hes Gettin interviews, His Laid Back Personality Makes Him More Cool & interesting To Me All He Has To Do is Stay Him

[@joevalencia8704]

…….

[@moemagik]

@@joevalencia8704 .....

[@bilbobaggins9765]

A star ? can you imagine 1 dude buying his fight

[@rdebaron]

@@bilbobaggins9765yes me and im from denmark, i think hes the best fighter outside russia and some elite wrestlers. I would buy every fight this guy has, he has so many hobbys that gives him advantage in the cage, sorry my english im danish.

[@johnboylan3832]

​@@bilbobaggins9765That dude will buy his Only Fans.

[@derbistheeternal2947]

Ariel is 100% right about DC's comments.

[@MrMonkeySocks]

He is a boomer

[@HeistFPS]

Love how he said he isn’t about calling someone to cut the line, chill and humble dude

[@kaanayp]

Doesn't cut the line in the rankings either. Many guys would be already asking for a Rob Font in his position

[@christopherbellisario9195]

F the closed minded haters. Refreshing to see a fighter being themselves more. Been great to watch your career develop. Best of luck!

[@AlbertBradberry]

Im open minded he's still a 🚬

[@bigballerbillionaire]

@@AlbertBradberry he would beat you up with painted nails

[@vizari9570]

@@AlbertBradberry and that changes what exactly?

[@AlbertBradberry]

@@bigballerbillionaire and?

[@AlbertBradberry]

@@vizari9570 and that changes what exactly? 🤓

[@SonSon0710]

Talbott is really showing the new age of MMA fighters. Love seeing him embrace his spirits and energy, the hobbies n surroundings. He lit

[@justmyster1976]

How woke of you.

[@happymeal918]

@@justmyster1976 woke and independent from outside influence are two different things. And you use woke like a virtue signal so I doubt you think for yourself

[@peterbirdsall9289]

hell no

[@TommyGunz327]

He’s a clown.

[@johnboylan3832]

You are missing a verb there. If you are going to steal our language, at least use it correctly.

[@noahtoopoor]

i can’t wait to see him fight more, he’s a great fighter and such a unique person

[@jptothetree]

Exactly. He's a breath of fresh air in the sport and a total MONSTER!

[@bilbobaggins9765]

@@jptothetree Monster ? He's bantamweight . . There are women that outweigh him

[@user-sj4fx9ld6e]

​@@bilbobaggins9765 he said he weighed in at 161 during the fight, he doesnt walk around at 135 he probally walks around at 160-170, most women would be overweight at that weight lmao

[@josiericaro3347]

Talbott v Omalley will be biggest fight in bantamweight history when it happens

[@curtfox91]

Big for this Younger Gen they are future legends. In that class

[@Vibingsohard]

If Sean is still champ by that time. Payton has a long road to follow so this is out of the books rn

[@mhutch5082]

Please bro. Pump your breaks.

[@KUJO.365]

Maybe soon the omalley run ending soon

[@Ace_Jermaine]

​@KUJO.365 no, lol.

[@brotoswaggins6238]

He has this vibe to him like he could play the crow or something idk maybe it’s just me

[@OnACrown]

He has that type of vibe, definitely

[@merkog7444]

The lost boys, Edward scissor hands, Donnie darko, Lenny kravitz vibes

[@johnboylan3832]

Twink bear daddy vibes, for sure

[@herbert-taylor]

This guy has a septum and a tapestry on his wall. He is definitely from Reno.

[@TraitsofGreatness]

He def talks like a Californian

[@Battshimself]

We love him!

[@herbert-taylor]

@@BattshimselfI love him more

[@Ddeepf]

This guy is so out of the box n loved it. Fresh personality in mma.

[@61kristenreagan]

Cool interview👍🏻👏🏻

[@Mrillsick]

Being authentic is way more likeable unlike Sean O'Malley forcing his high energy trying to be a goofy silly boy

[@Vibingsohard]

Wasn’t like that at first till he met nelk boys and cringe prior 2021 personalities and made him cringe. His mma is still elite

[@StillBrokeOff]

ya strickland is a took

[@etlonjonh]

​@@StillBrokeOff they're talking about Sean O Malley not Strickland

[@Mrtechguru15]

@@etlonjonhI initially thought of Strickland but the comment is more accurate for O’malley

[@JanoyCresva]

Whos selling more tickets? Ariel doesnt know A THING about building a fighter, hype, or building a promotion. Why is ANYONE taking advice from him? If fighters were wondering how to get kicked out of the UFC then Ariel would be top on the list no question though.

[@caseyweimer675]

Been watching UFC for 20 years and Payton you are going to be Champion some day.. awesome style..BMF.. special talent 🔥

[@derbistheeternal2947]

facts

[@TylerBaker-ky7rp]

If you really been watching the UFC for 20 years you wouldn’t say that yet. You would know we must see him compete and beat ranked opponents. Also, you know he’s undefeated, which means we have no idea how he’s going to react when he loses. That breaks a lot of fighters. He’s a real good prospect, but to say right now he’ll be a champ is a little crazy.

[@brokenkayfabe]

@@TylerBaker-ky7rpnothing wrong with getting excited about a fighter.

[@TylerBaker-ky7rp]

@@brokenkayfabe I agree. The guy is exciting. However, my point was it’s too early to say he’ll be a champion. I’ve seen this happen over and over again with prospects. You have to wait until they starting beating elite level fighters before making such an assumption. Thats all.

[@Rievoldt]

Why do I see this guy getting so much hate? Seems like a cool dude and he can definitely fight

[@mikemichaels2914]

I see Love and Respect

[@intraterrestrial5035]

because literally everyone gets hate when their audience gets big enough

[@DurfMaguinty]

He paints his nails, he has a septum nose ring, he’s a pole dancer and he’s zesty af, it’s new for ufc fans, they’ve never seen an openly lgbt male athlete

[@idontexist999]

@@DurfMaguintynotice how he has a demons face tatted on him. Always heed the signs and trust your eyes.

[@spider-man6088]

​@@DurfMaguintyHe isn't even "openly lgbt". MMA fans are just insecure.

[@marshall_plan_]

Excited to see how far Payton can go in the division - phenomenal striking. Appreciate his demeanor too

[@johnboylan3832]

Look up the meaning of 'phenomenal' then come back.

[@danInRealife]

Keep the videos beefy Payton! ✌️

[@habowtat3576]

It doesnt surprise me for one one second that some of the fanbase, who are stuck in the 50's, in an era they never even lived in lmao- are intimidated by Talbott.. and thats because Payton isnt afraid to be himself... Something this world is TERRIFIED of

[@intraterrestrial5035]

what does this even mean... stuck in the 50s?? 😂 OK Tito

[@ThatWhichErodes]

@@intraterrestrial5035 he's probably referring to a lot of fans who disapprove of Talbott for not being a hyper-masculine male.

[@Xal1991]

I think you’re right majority of people NEED to put each other in a box to feel comfortable. They expect every MMA fighter to be like McGregor for example where in reality there’s no correlation between brashness and fighting ability. Imagine changing who you are to fit into the primitive mind of the average man

[@bilbobaggins9765]

@@Xal1991 That sounded super gay

[@vapenshred]

This kid is going to be HUGE and has such talent! Damn! What a force to be reckoned with. When he fights he looks almost possessed the way his eyes look.

[@hammerbetsmma2414]

He’s paving his own path doing it his way. Hope to see him continue to succeed, just a normal dude who has immaculate striking and athleticism

[@blackomega4061]

Payton has a great amount of potential but I really really hope he doesn’t let the fans get in his head too much. Just keep it real and stay you brotha! 💯

[@Demonxdaddy]

I appreciate that he’s pushing the boundaries of what’s “conventional” of an mma fighter. his unorthodox abilities might make all the difference

[@maxxpremium]

Loving this new generation of fighters coming up

[@Carloshernandezmma]

Word young and hungry

[@lebraa]

This dude is dark.

[@JohnHandemPiette]

Love this kid, a multi dimensional human being, MMA Bros will have to clutch their toxic masculine pearls with this dude. He's the type of guy that could expand the sport.

[@hospagalief]

Put respect on cam saaimans name for lasting as long as he did against Payton and being so young

[@missingnoo]

Kids dope. Looking forward to their next fight. 🥊

[@LumpyLumpybudz]

*his

[@JosephP8]

@@LumpyLumpybudz pronoun police back at it

[@GhastlyCretin]

"their"?

[@AwareWolfOnWheels]

This kid is super smart and I am really looking forward to seeing how far he can climb.

[@akatzzki]

Payton is such an awesome dude man. Love his vibe and how he embraces himself. Guys hella handsome too😭wish him the best

[@ADAMFGDDG]

Haven’t watched any of homeboys fights but he seems super down to earth and chill 💪🏽 hoping the best for you career

[@Mattmyers925]

Legit for sure, a lot of exciting match ups at bantamweight. Refreshing personality for the UFC

[@Battshimself]

I just ran into this kid the other day. He is super chill. I hope to see him at the top soon.

[@TheGoodMMADog]

Dude is a vibe.

[@user-wt5hr7gx2z]

Payton is da man and is going to be a superstar and I think he will rock out and blow up and we're all here for his journey good luck bro we are with you

[@jptothetree]

Payton is a breath of fresh air! We need more unique guys like him since we already have enough meathead fighters in the sport. He's a total monster and always looking for the finish 💪 Can't wait to see how his career progresses.

[@bilbobaggins9765]

We need more girly boys , said no alpha male ever

[@russellwestbrook462]

@@bilbobaggins9765beta detected

[@YunixFrostyy]

Dude is good, knew it from when I saw him at contender series

[@johnboylan3832]

Yeah, when the regional level guy fought the regional level guy, you could just see the championship potential. Totally proven by him fighting unranked guys

[@YunixFrostyy]

@@johnboylan3832 Such an ignorant comment, you expect him to fight for an undisputed championship on the contender series?

[@johnboylan3832]

@@YunixFrostyy Tell us again how good he was fighting dross.

[@Ohnoitsfonzo]

I’m a big fan of this guy. Love the aesthetic and energy he brings!

[@DanielTsachev]

Great dude

[@TheGuyCalledX]

We all know the real reason he's getting the hate for the vape video. It's the same reason he gets hate for pole dancing and painted nails. People not comfortable and secure enough in their sexuality that they attack others for their presumed sexuality simply because they don't conform. We see it with Caleb Williams too.

[@sneakyceup587]

No Caleb Williams does it for fashion that dress he wore was trash Payton Talbott breaking gender norms is actually believable, also the only person Payton needs to prove his sexuality to is HIMSELF

[@Miguel-kz9jy]

One of the very good interviews this year This kid is so goddamn cool

[@Vibingsohard]

One thing I noticed ariel can’t grasp that he is a young kid still and appeals to younger crowd which hypes him up a lot more as in his anime tats his skateboarding , alternative kid personality. It goes a long way with how many kids are in the world and how the sport is growing by the minute. Ariel is the goat but can’t grasp how the world increases and works

[@Vibingsohard]

Other word,great kid he’s gonna be a star more than he is. Followed him since his dwcs win…gonna be exciting how his world goes

[@TheMultiCircus]

Yeah man as a 22 year old dude who got into the sport last year, there wasn’t a dude who felt kinda like me till I saw Payton which made me an instant fan. Closest thing before was Sean O’Malley but dudes kinda wack sometimes

[@AN-hv1vm]

That's part of his interviewing technique

[@Vibingsohard]

@@TheMultiCircus I agree. Because Sean is a lil older doesn’t understand fine line of cringe and business and became a nelk boy corny cringe ball. Is his fighting elite? Yes. Was he elite early on yes. But I wouldn’t say there is too much room for comparison of these two till Payton fights a couple better opponents. But Payton has the world in his hands and it depends what play he calls on the court

[@Vibingsohard]

@@AN-hv1vm Eh

[@RiverHerrera-gm7tp]

Have this guy at the sphere against a contender!

[@paulbowden4842]

Talbott is way too cool to be doing Ariel Helwani interviews.

[@ACEOFTHEBLITZ]

Zesty forsure😂

[@RobertToosmooth]

Mann why you that comfortable with the homies tho😭😂

[@ansonyt3966]

This kids so goated

[@elevatedvibescollective2394]

W interview. Ariel still the best interviewer in the game.

[@F3RR3LL]

Payton is a dope dude and is one of my new favorite fighters.

[@PBandy89]

I’m just so fluid and like self fulfilled bro

[@mjn92]

Talbot is a baaaaaad man. NEAR future champ for sureee

[@emlabc17]

Such a likeable guy 🔥💯

[@chasetheartist6386]

good job ariel that was well done interview interesting dude and intereesting family

[@Unibot47]

Payton's mom has got it going on. Sounds like one hell of a lady, competing in jiu jitsu and also a plastic surgeon and competing in pole fitness. Badass.

[@kristinag7308]

a fresh face with no bs or cockiness. Just being humble 💯

[@BishopWestt]

A Kasksde fan too eh haha, dude keeps getting cooler

[@peteyboy74]

, my homie from schools , ass….could function in a lung-like manor, able to pull in air and push out at any time. absolute hilarity .

[@hxgx69]

Gen Z fighters are crazzzyyyyy

[@ng98youtube]

This guys badass

[@Maartun]

Would love to see Gayton Talbott vs Sean O’Malley in the near future!

[@Ohnoitsfonzo]

Definitely changing the expectation of a fighter

[@Anonymousbountyhunter]

Guy looks like he models for magazines but kicks ass like a real gangster. Big up Payton 🎉

[@danInRealife]

Keep doing the slowmotion walk

[@brandunk924]

Keep being undeniable IN THE OCTAGON and people can say whatever they want to about your life outside of it.

[@josevillegas4471]

A few guys saved the card and Payton was one of them

[@Left_4_Dead1997]

sweet

[@mrgonzalez4583]

Bruh I wanna hear what Dana gotta say bout the fighters getting kicked out 😂😂😂😂

[@inyourface127810]

Bro just outed his own company.... He must have some pull now haha

[@MidwestMike]

Dude gives off Vince Chase vibes

[@jakerobertiello2864]

Why is this dude so intriguing 🤔

[@mischievousmoonshine]

Imagine being good at fighting and u just can’t sell any tickets 😂 that’s this dude

[@2jjoshh]

why hate? he’s not even ranked yet

[@ryanmarino655]

I like this kid. Hes a little odd but thats totally ok he can be whoever he wants to be. Im a big fan and think his future is big in ufc

[@princetoe7691]

Liking this kid alot

[@yourenotwrong3511]

I have no doubt he will be champ one day.

[@ericcampos6755]

Him Vs yanez at the sphere 🤘🏼

[@betrion7]

Cool kid

[@tyharing5013]

Lmao the vape story’s so funny

[@kadenmaguglin392]

I hope the ufc includes it in their promo vids they make when he gets higher up on the cards

[@BamOn742]

This dudes good

[@zeplin8971]

Lmaoooo “I don’t like a lot of the mma fan base” sooo refreshing because I don’t either. I love the sport, but most of the fans are toxic dudes. Kind of embarrassed to tell people I like mma because of the fans

[@farmingwithbiology]

Ariel trying to tell Payton how to live his life. Let the man do what he does.

[@musicizm88]

Isn’t that the dude from entourage

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

this Kid is a killer 🗡 I don't like His callout Yanez is no joke

[@CalebIsHim18]

“He could kick my ass” ya idgaf if I wanna say sum imma say it love Peyton tho

[@jonassteinberg3779]

Haha damn dude watching him go through the fame process is very touching, wow. He seems to not really be one for the spotlight lol.

[@MrTheLuckyshot]

Crazy that this dude had to stream the fights like the rest of us. Hopefully he didn't pay either.

[@zeplin8971]

Look at how big Alex has become with a stone cold face and one word, “chama”. Be authentic and perform and the star power comes

[@DeanM0riarty]

This guy is the antithesis of Suga Sean

[@Zawazuki]

I have never seen thicker eyebrows.

[@WeGottaSituation]

lookup Omar from the show Elite 😂😂

[@johnboylan3832]

Gayton Takesit.

[@BrandonBreathes]

I hate that 30% of the MMA fan base (who are 90% of the online fan base) are gonna hate him when he’s champion just bc he’s not a fake alpha male like Strickland and Colby

[@Hlbkomer]

Nobody is going to hate him if he puts on exciting fights.

[@alpe6228]

Dont care what he does at home,I only care about what he brings in the octagon.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

I highly doubt that.

[@eliasflyejarl8223]

I think Payton can pull in and represent a more modern mma fan. I definitely think he can cultivate a large audience.

[@NHILUSAGE111]

Mma fans aren’t used to a male fighter that likes painted nails and pole dancing…so instant homophobia to a dude that’s prob not even gay 😭 but eventually the convo should get tired and everyones gonna leave him alone and enjoy his fights

[@odrs]

Payton, if you do not want the spotlight its easy, lose.

[@troublesome07]

Seems like a nice kid. Super talented and down to earth. Not sure why but I didn't really like him coming up. Sometimes you just gotta hear someone be themselves and then you get a feel for their personality.

[@TLbadger11]

This dudes still alive?

[@billywilkes7914]

The video has no sound

[@tylrj]

yeah bro the video got no sound and u just happen to be the only comment 🤓

[@idavidp2895]

Bunch of people trying to live vicariously thru him. Like he’s cool and a good fighter. But, get off of his nuts.

[@jonesdan85]

The amount of insecurity in these comments is disturbing. Borderline jealousy. People don't like seeing success and have to attack because they themselves are achieving nothing. Your mother's raised you wrong.

[@MoosachkeLandIsWealthy1229]

His talent aside, I am really noticing this black nail polish on males and it's like hmmmm...the social engineering is real. Just saying 🤔.

[@BrandonBreathes]

#1 prospect in the UFC by far. love this guy so much…

[@Vibingsohard]

Eh

[@alypha737]

please stay this way payton. dont take DCs stupid advice.. dont be sean strickand. or o malley.