Payton Talbott Admits He'll Change With UFC Fame But Won't be 'Terrible Person' | UFC on ESPN 53

UFC on ESPN 53's Payton Talbott spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his bantamweight bout vs. Cameron Saaiman on Saturday in Las Vegas.
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[@Seltz_]

Bro was CHEESING when his fishing for compliments sweatshirt ACTUALLY WORKED

[@mrspiff6955]

This kid will be bigger than O’Malley if he breaks through. Very natural responses…not forced.

[@truhite2092]

Agreed

[@P-V-H]

O’Malley is rent free in your heads

[@deven6703]

@@P-V-H😭

[@xaoc1421]

@@P-V-H lol real

[@wininaphe5104]

because he’s authentically being himself that’s why.

[@sage1d590]

Seems a nice guy. To remain pleasant whilst being asked dumb questions is a feat

[@Jblain7]

Almost every fighter was pleasant in the beginning of UFC media questions. After awhile every fighters starts getting tired of being asked the same shit again and again and that's when they start to get a little rude in responses. You can see it across the board

[@boyifyoudonttt]

@@Jblain7that’s actually a very good point hahaha

[@barryallen8231]

this fight looks like the 2 toughest kids in middle school

[@McReef2950]

Ok Barry Allen …

[@vince11harris]

And those 2 would literally send you to the hospital

[@barryallen8231]

@@vince11harris nope, i would easily win the 2v1

[@brandonrothsman2665]

@@barryallen8231 are you 260? 🤔

[@barryallen8231]

@@brandonrothsman2665 ye, and im 6'5" plus im the interim heavyweight champ rn

[@mikeross111]

Dude looks like a young Lenny Kravitz.

[@onlinelag10]

This dudes about to destroy Saaiman

[@TheExtremeCube]

Bro is so chill

[@PartyFights]

"Funny play on words" 😂 its one word

[@OlgaJockers]

i feel him way too much, bro was put on the spot and said the next best thing lol

[@gf5050]

Go figure, a ufc fighter 😆

[@Beensock]

I think the words are 'Loser' and 'Undefeated'

[@psykonarg9174]

I think he likes Irony.

[@drewgrffn3880]

@@gf5050he actually has a degree in psychology

[@influenceapparel]

He’s so likeable and chill and himself. Didn’t pay much attention to him before the Cameron fight

[@shnibbletron69]

Just wait, ufc fans are gonna be calling him cringe in no time, not that he is but the ufc fanbase will call anyone cringe that isn’t masculine/stoic

[@JoShiestyy]

Hard to hate on him, he got a demeanour of a chill surf guy.

[@cristianchavez1699]

how do you not like this dude, looking forward to seeing more from him

[@Wholesome_Hans]

I like the sweater lol but his reaction was like "how odd you'd ask about this nondescript piece of clothing..."

[@giorgiociaravolol1998]

I love this dude. Same age of mine and he speaks like a mature person, much wiser than a lot of people around the game

[@saanil05]

Bro looks MAJESTIC

[@emersonr7481]

Zesty

[@Darkstarsovereign]

Gay.

[@brandonrothsman2665]

Lmaooooooooo these responses

[@GunnLeonn]

The responses are a lot of people uncomfortable with their sexuality

[@gf5050]

@@GunnLeonn ur come back is such a cliché 🤡 calling any dude « majestic » is defo gay, deal with it. Nothing negative about saying that

[@Andycinemafilm]

TALBOTT ⚫️

[@verysimlpesimon]

saiman stated that he already HAD a opponent, but then "they" gave him to petton. now peytton just said HE picked saiman, wow....dana apparently lets some guys over rule other guys fight schedule and force them to fight the higher valued guy, who PICKED them...wow! in this case saiman bettter come with A and B game or its another loss for him..peytton young LONG WINDED and VERY hungry!

[@kevinmalone584]

What are these terrible questions 😭

[@GhostLungss]

Anyone that asks good questions gets banned for life

[@SDCB754]

The most honest UFC fighter

[@espada7966]

No, Most honest UFC fighter Dustin poirier

[@JohnWilliamsIsStarWars]

AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA@@espada7966

[@nutmegriot209]

@@espada7966 dustin wouldn’t have admitted he was a corporate slave when he was coming up (or have recognized it before his money fights came). i loved when Talbott said that. never thought a ufc employee would have the guts to say it

[@babynike9604]

​@@espada7966😂😂😂

[@themomofmemes467]

Payton Talbott is based. New generation of fighter incoming

[@Hanashi_mma]

Love this guy!!!

[@syco546]

Let’s go Payton Talbott. Get the W this weekend! 👊

[@Amar-cb6sh]

Lets go Payton show them your skills

[@wolfman5]

Lol. This dude is a character 😂

[@JA-ng7yo]

Potential to be the next GSP. Humble nice guy with amazing skills to defeat amazing competition. Can't wait to see his next outing.

[@escapetheratrace4798]

Lets Go Talbott

[@emersonr7481]

You know who this guy is?

[@mrwood7507]

⁠@@emersonr7481I just saw him fight. Turns out he's the future of his division. Kid is special

[@StewieLokz3707]

Good luck this Saturday champ! 💥👊

[@jonde4445]

Champ? He has one fight in the ufc 🥴

[@zenmartialartist701]

So does every other champ ​@@jonde4445

[@slugger100k]

​@@jonde4445 its a saying. Hes not actually saying hes a champ are you braindead?

[@sloWin-bp4fd]

Who's the first chick asking him questions she seemed interested

[@DKMakinPlays]

Thats my wife

[@MMACHRIS]

@@DKMakinPlaysthat’s our wife

[@stonedcoldstunna]

yee

[@sloWin-bp4fd]

@@stonedcoldstunna that's not Helen

[@DKMakinPlays]

@@MMACHRIS oh you must be the nutritionist she was telling me about

[@TxmmyBeats]

You can see it in his face that this dude is comfortable. He looks like he knows he can fuck some shit up

[@lawrencehackett6479]

The promotion is pushing him really hard? Hes literally just finished mentioning hes never even been invited to go to a live ppv event. Hes now 2 fights in & 3rd for the promotion. All at the apex.. which means hes got zero push. Bo nickal, is an example of getting the push. On ppv main cards vs cans every fight.

[@vince11harris]

He deserves a push after tonight

[@chris_allupinya5613]

Most definitely getting the push. It's very subtle.

[@amath_]

bro is looksmaxing and rizzing up a gyat

[@zinidinerahman4168]

imagine your great grandfather reading that shit

[@wildxseven]

someone explain this in "not completely braindead fucking idiot" terms fam

[@Richard_Gobbler]

Wtf is this comment

[@dwarf2125]

@@zinidinerahman4168I’m crying bro 😂 this mf great grandfather rolling in his grave

[@truhite2092]

This guy is cool as fuck and I love Cameron Saimann man may the better man on the night win!

[@elnewPC]

Next ufc champ. Payton is unique and got hands

[@mattbabers]

Love this dude

[@Wowplayer43]

this should be a sick fight.. I have Cameron winning but should be a banger

[@noodles5358]

I really really like payton talbott, a lot. Super excited to see him in the future

[@soyboyrobroy212]

Cool dude. Pulling for him

[@Maruragakari]

Pulling for him? 🤨

[@Fightookaishii]

😂😂​@@Maruragakari

[@user-qm4nq6qe4g]

winners are losers that tried 1 more time

[@vuhmie]

Future superstar

[@user-yd8kq1lq1h]

Bro almost lost me at Cybertruck but still have my 5 dollars on him

[@vince11harris]

Should’ve bet more

[@user-yd8kq1lq1h]

@@vince11harris IKR!!! Saimann is no joke, he made it look easy though. We have a new bantamweight prospect!

[@vince11harris]

@@user-yd8kq1lq1h for sure. Could definitely see him contending for the title in 3-4 years

[@unknowntrapper2330]

I like him and cameron hate they fighting each other

[@bobnormal5988]

Lets go talbott

[@rothwindowcleaningservices3098]

Why do these male fighters go for the black nail polish is it more masculine? 😅 why not go for bright red.. too feminine? 😅

[@randyfowler7456]

nose ring got to go bro!

[@n0ah4177]

its a gen z fighter. gotta embrace it lmao

[@TheJinPk]

i agree so much bro, this guy could stay classy, the ring ruins his overall look.

[@Adontheimperfectionist]

This is what I like about this dude, he doesn't care about what people are saying.

[@DeeDubbzMuzic]

@@TheJinPkwhy do yall care so much how another man looks ?

[@SantanaMiller]

caring too much about another man

[@danielsolorio3388]

PAYTON LET'S GO 100% WIN THIS FIGHT. 🇺🇲VS🇿🇦

[@deezn2856]

Why he look mad zesty

[@paulcruz3734]

Lenny Kravitz better tuck and protect his chin for longevity and he’ll be a force to be reckoned with.

[@MrTevaa]

I love that he's wearing the sweater!!!

[@pedrodavalos3129]

PT🥇

[@hamishshennan2014]

May e it s me but it sounds like the people asking questions have decided who the winner is 😂 we will.see Go Cameron !

[@yoelromerolover811]

Didnt know bro was zesty like that. I'm gonna root against him 😂

[@leandromartinez4887]

That's not zesty, it's more of a laid back hippy vibe

[@daddymuncher1015]

Cringe

[@bigben42]

Ok “Yoel Romero lover”

[@solistas8005]

What does this term zesty means? I am not from an english speaking nation, but I know the zest as the zest from a lemon you would use in a recipe.

[@hueyhoopin]

@@solistas8005he saying homosexual

[@sainttrunks1982]

Rembrandt Talbott

[@bumetyanuba4231]

Who is that female interviewer

[@user-ls5oc7xh3d]

The female interviewer was very annoying with the put on soft/sultry voice. Kept wishing she'd just talk normally.

[@justinphillips9160]

This nail tech will never buy a Ferrari or a yacht 😂

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

Sure they said that about a certain Ex Plumber too ....

[@jboss8131]

LOL

[@noelbgood8845]

Yea he will 😂

[@kingyup447]

This female asking the silly questions, she's like a UFC plant brought in to get young girls interested in the UFC. If UFC becomes about heartthrobs instead of fighting, that'll be the final nail in the coffin.

[@dilochetty9332]

Saaiman is going to crush this guy with nose ring

[@xicor7223]

nostradamus here

[@user-id2fn8fr1b]

Маля чё за фрики в Америке где настоящие мужчины?!!!

[@Wafi9k]

Wtf is that on his nose... Yeah I am rooting for saiman for sure now

[@mikevic9366]

Why do you care what other people do? Why don't you just mind your own business.. And stop judging people..😅

[@ruanoosthuysen5002]

Saaima winning this one

[@user-io4sr7vg1v]

@@mikevic9366 We have to look at it though. I don't think it's good to pierce one's face like that. Looks gruesome, unnecessary and seems vain.

[@jayyy2561]

Weirdo rooting for another man cause of his looks, Talbot put the boy to sleep. Cry

[@Wafi9k]

@@mikevic9366 dude is gay

[@jordanhess2061]

I don't know if I like this new generation of pushed fighter, colorful, maybe gay, anime fans . . . It's weird man.

[@goldproductionsofficial9949]

dork

[@xicor7223]

it’s just gen z fighters, you’ll have to get used to it

[@shroomger5900]

@@xicor7223 this. new gen fighters or individuals in general are super expressive with their body. it's odd until you realize you don't actually care. I watch the sport for the fight, not to comment on their nails

[@SithStudy]

His chin is soft I can sense it

[@fightersold]

he already lost. Why the t-shirt saying loser?

[@chris_allupinya5613]

Didn't age well

[@chris_allupinya5613]

Didn't age well

[@fightersold]

@@chris_allupinya5613 your spelling is fucking terrifying bro

[@jones4452]

@@fightersoldur*

[@frannaaaa44]

Aint no man that paints his nails is beating Cameron. Poes hom yster

[@immrdropkick1432]

He will and Izzy will beat DDP

[@giorivera4099]

He just destroyed your boy

[@userrs0.0]

lol what happened now? he WHOOPED cameron

[@bestcocbaseswithlink5069]

thats less gay than kissing dudes

[@6uiti]

No man with nose ring 💍 is beating the African saaiman

[@verysimlpesimon]

really? is your money where your big mouth is????

[@userrs0.0]

lol he lost

[@jayyy2561]

Saaiman ain't even African I hope you cried when Talbot hit the boy with the 32 piece and 4 sodas, colonizer blood in that man veins watch ya mouth

[@jayyy2561]

Saaiman ain't even actually African dude got colonizer blood in those veins, hope you wept when Talbot hit the boy with the 32 piece and 4 sodas

[@chris_allupinya5613]

​@@userrs0.0😂

[@ruanoosthuysen5002]

Tell me you gay without telling me lol

[@vince11harris]

Based on what? Dude literally has a girlfriend

[@jonathanvaldez6565]

@@vince11harrisprobably because of the septum piercing, man is straight ignorant

[@Havok999]

Why u care about another man’s appearance so much? Got something to confess bro?

[@ruanoosthuysen5002]

@@Havok999 Lol.. wow lot of gay dudes here😂

[@jonathanvaldez6565]

@@vince11harris probably based on the septum he’s got, some people are just wow… like really that judgmental it’s sad

[@Noisycowonline]

The pig ring has to go.

[@Thrillhouse911]

He acts like that jerk from salt burn. Sus

[@michaelrobertson4561]

Who is the woman from the Media asking these Ridiculous Stupid questions?! Ohhhh the Sweater/Jumper u wearing because it says “Loser” on it, are u not saying something towards yrself or bring “bad luck” 🤦🏼‍♂️ Also this fight is going to be too “easy” for u, so what do u learn from these kinds fights, OMW …… Withdraw this Woman’s Media Credentials Immediately !!!!

[@jesusiskingofkings4428]

Nose ring is wack

[@slugger100k]

Even with that nose ring in he would toss you around like a sack of potatoes.

[@slugger100k]

Yea buddy you aint dusting me on the feet. I got my 3rd amateur kickboxing match coming up in May. I aint a wrestler so sure you might get me there but not much more than that🤡🤡@@jesusiskingofkings4428

[@ryandaripper9937]

Jesus is wack, he is a false prophet

[@puntsize]

Mark my words, when Talbott gets cut, he is going to come back as a she, and will become the most dominant female bantamweight of all time. Pamela Talbott, remember the name!

[@bigben42]

Why would he get cut? He’s going to steamroll Cameron

[@mikevic9366]

He's a smart kid.. I like the way thanks ..

[@Fatfithealth]

so the gay thing is now in ufc, great, nice ring on the nose, cow

[@mikevic9366]

Why do you care if the guy is gay? Or not gay.. lol Why are you even thinking about that.. This is fighting.. Do you have some insecurities about yourself? 😅

[@shnibbletron69]

Love when boomers flip shit over a nose ring, yall will never grow up😂😂

[@wadeg428]

Star in the making

[@mikevic9366]

Look at his hair .look at his nose ring. Look at his nail polish, get a life, people.. lol

[@ladawntalbott6285]

Look at him win

[@mikevic9366]

@ladawntalbott6285 Apparently, everybody's judg jury..lol. They can't just let people be..