Payton Talbott Steps Into the Fire Against 'Deus da Guerra' at UFC 332
The Delta Center in Salt Lake City will host numerous fighters at UFC 332, which includes a bout for the Women’s Flyweight Title. However, while that fight headlines UFC 332, it also features another matchup in the Men’s Bantamweight Division. This one will feature Payton Talbott and Deiveson Figueiredo. Talbott is 28 years old, and Figueiredo is 38. Both have considerable experience in their fight careers, and Figueiredo earned the nickname ‘Deus Da Guerra’. Impressively, the nickname translates to ‘God of War’.
The ‘God of War’ has a long history with the UFC and made his debut at UFC 212 in 2017. He’s done impressive work in the sport and enters this matchup averaging 6.62 strikes per minute, with a 77% takedown defense. In his storied career of knockouts, he’s also seen just as many successful submissions. Figueiredo is still building on the 25-7-1 fight career he started long ago, and he can boast a Men’s Flyweight Championship title. This fight marks his continued chapter in the Men’s Bantamweight Division since 2023.
In fact, 2023 is the same year that Talbott entered the Men’s Bantamweight Division. The 28-year-old fighter has made waves in the division, too. He’s currently ranked 11th and has one loss in his 11-1-0 career. That's largely why he’s facing the 38-year-old fighter in this bout. His overall defense is 49%, and he has scored 7 knockouts across his fights. Talbott will look to earn an eighth knockout in this bout if he hopes to move up to a top-10 ranking in the Men’s Bantamweight Division.
A knockout may come Talbott’s way, too, since the young fighter is predicted to win the fight by knockout. He is generally faster with takedowns, and this could go in his favor if the fight goes to the ground. As the older of the two, the 38-year-old is less likely to be as fast with the strikes he lands. Instead, the 28-year-old will maximize his chances by being faster and keeping his reach advantage throughout the fight. If he does not, it’s likely that he will face a combined assault standing and while on the ground.
The fight is projected to go the way of the younger fighter. The reasons center on his record: he's won the majority of his last five fights. He’s simply striking faster, absorbing an equal number of strikes as his opponent, and has better overall defense. If ‘Deus Da Guerra’ wants to win, it’ll be an uphill battle. The only way to see this battle will be to stream the fight live Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Paramount+!
