Ahead of his bantamweight championship rematch with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316, Sean O'Malley has made significant changes to his training and mindset. After losing the title in a previous bout, O'Malley is training without the limitations caused by a scheduled hip surgery, allowing him to focus fully on the fight. His Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach, Augusto Mendes, notes that O'Malley's dedication is evident, as he is maintaining his natural hair color and choosing to come into the ring at a heavier weight. Mendes expresses confidence that O'Malley's talent will lead him to victory against Dvalishvili, suggesting he won't let the fight go to the judges again.
O'Malley is so focused on the fight that he won't dye his hair prior to Saturday's fight in Newark, New Jersey. Mendes said, "He is really focused on that rematch."
Mendes remarked, "I've never seen him so focused. Of course, Merab is a monster who deserves all respect, but I truly believe Sean's talent will prevail."
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