Sean O’Malley Drops Surprising Revelation About His First Encounter Against Merab Dvalishvili

Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili

Sean O’Malley will finally get his chance at redemption in June 2025. O’Malley, who was the former bantamweight champion, lost his title when he faced the Georgian Merab Dvalishvili. While the bout was expected to be an interesting affair, it turned out to be a stylistic nightmare. With Dvalishvili’s tactical wrestling masterclass, O’Malley was found wanting throughout the fight. However, as the rematch has been announced, ‘Suga’ has vowed to come back stronger than ever.

After Dana White announced UFC 316’s main event, Sean O’Mailey seemed quite confident. Speaking on his chances, the former champion stated that he came into his previous fight with Dvalishvili with a groin injury. However, exuding confidence, O’Malley vows to come prepared this time.

“I’m going to be 70% better than I was in that first fight. I’m going to be significantly more mobile, agile, better shape. I’m gonna fight at my full potential,” said O’Malley.

Sean O’Malley talks going into the first Merab fight with a groin injury:

“I’m going to be 70% better than I was in that first fight. I’m going to be significantly more mobile, agile, better shape.

I’m gonna fight at my full potential.”

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— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 2, 2025

Thus, the upcoming fight seems to be quite an interesting matchup. However, while Merab Dvalishvili has looked quite dominant, a certain UFC fighter claims to have the kryptonite to beat the champ.

Cory Sandhagen Details Masterplan To Defeat Merab Dvalishvili

Merab Dvalishvili

UFC bantamweight fighter Cory Sandhagen claims to know exactly how to beat Merab Dvalishvili. After back-to-back victories, Dvalishvili is ruling the bantamweight division. However, all that might come to an end if Sandhagen can execute what he is promising.

“You can say whatever you want about my style. But I do believe that I have some of the best footwork in the sport. And I can create space better than anyone… I think that I have his [Dvalishvili’s] kryptonite,” Sandhagen stated recently.

"Not be clickbaity, but I do think that I have the style to beat Merab."@corysandhagenx gives his assessment of Merab vs Umar at #UFC311 & explains why his style could be 'kryptonite' for the champ

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Thus, with things looking quite interesting, it now remains to be seen what happens come UFC 316.