Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley look ready to go at each other. With just over 24 hours left for their fight, the hype is shooting through the roof. And in the pre-fight face off, a significant amount of sparks flew between the two. While O’Malley desperately wants to get his title back, ‘Suga’ could be seen in his usual elements. Surprisingly, Dvalishvili too, responded in equal measures.
During the presser, O’Malley pointed out that once the bout was done, no one would be interested in Dvalishvili anymore. That was because ‘Suga’ would be beating the champion so badly that his credibility as a fighter would be questioned. Interestingly, ‘The Machine’ hit back immediately by vowing to humble O’Malley for the second time around.
“Come Sunday, no one’s gonna give a f*** about Merab,” O’Malley said initially.
Replying to the same, Dvalishvili stated, “Keep talking, and you’re gonna get more humble… you was playing all this time like a humble guy. Okay, I’ll show you again.”
🗣️ Sean O’Malley: “Come Sunday, no one’s gonna give a f*** about Merab.”
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 5, 2025
🗣️ Merab: “Keep talking and you’re gonna get more humble… you was playing all this time like a humble guy. Okay, I’ll show you again.” 😳👀#UFC316pic.twitter.com/ViCpfma92H
Surely, the tempers are flaring up. O’Malley has previously clarified that he is more interested in defeating Dvalishvili than taking back the championship. Understanding the importance of the situation, Dvalishvili commented on how ‘Suga’ would be a dangerous opponent.
Merab Dvalishvili Terms Sean O’Malley As A Dangerous Opponent
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Merab Dvalishvili knows fully well that Sean O’Malley will be coming for war. In a recent update on social media, Dvalishvili delved deep into the former champion’s mental state. ‘The Machine was sure that ‘Suga’ would have a do-or-die attitude coming to this fight. Thus, trying to avenge his initial loss, O’Malley will be coming all guns blazing at Dvalishvili.
“For him [O’Malley], it’s either everything or nothing because he lost a lot of things. He made a lot of changes. He used to be champion, and a lot of people doubted him. I know he’s super motivated and a risk,” said Dvalishvili.
Merab Dvalishvili says it’s all or nothing for Sean O’Malley 😲
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) June 2, 2025
"For him [O'Malley], it's either everything or nothing because he lost a lot of things. He made a lot of changes. He used to be champion, and a lot of people doubted him. I know he's super motivated and a risk."
🎥… pic.twitter.com/rZ6WTUGJdK
Thus, with verbal trades being blown, it now remains to be seen who comes out on top.
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