Since losing his bantamweight title, Sean O’Malley has gone entirely off the radar, disappearing from social media and cutting off contact with everyone. ‘Suga’ is locked in with a laser focus on reclaiming the title he lost to Merab Dvalishvili. Now, with the rematch set for tonight at UFC 316, O’Malley maintained that same intense mindset when questioned by UFC commentator Joe Rogan.
O’Malley lost his bantamweight title to Merab Dvalishvili by a razor-thin margin at UFC 306. Since then, he had been relentlessly pursuing a rematch. Now that it’s finally set, fans are buzzing with excitement, eager to see the beloved ‘Suga’ attempt to reclaim his gold. Both fighters successfully made their weights, and during the ceremonial weigh-ins, tensions peaked with an intense face-off between ‘Suga’ and ‘The Machine.’
Following the staredown, Joe Rogan took the mic and approached the former champ. When asked what the rematch meant to him and what his mindset was, O’Malley confidently declared, “Too sharp, too fast, too focused, AND NEW!“
"Too sharp, too fast, too focused, AND NEW!"
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The UFC commentator also pointed out how focused and serious ‘Suga’ has become this time around. Meanwhile, Rogan turned to Dvalishvili, who didn’t hold back. The Georgian fighter confidently stated that in this rematch, he plans to smash O’Malley.
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The stage is set for a high-stakes rematch at UFC 316 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Merab Dvalishvili will put his bantamweight title on the line against former champ Sean O’Malley, who’s hungry for redemption. In the co-main event, fans will witness another intense showdown as Kayla Harrison challenges Julianna Pena for her bantamweight crown.
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UFC 316 promises to be a night packed with action, with two major titles up for grabs. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 10 p.m. ET. As a pay-per-view event, U.S. fans can catch the fights for $79.99. With championships and legacies on the line, UFC 316 has all the makings of one of the year’s most unforgettable cards.
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