Sean O'Malley is gearing up for a rematch against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316, aiming to avenge his previous title loss. After being dethroned by Dvalishvili last year, O'Malley made drastic lifestyle changes—avoiding cameras, quitting marijuana, and undergoing hip surgery. His training regimen has also shifted significantly towards grappling, as he prepares to counter Dvalishvili's wrestling skills. In a recent interview, O'Malley expressed his confidence in his improved skills and believes he can not only defend against takedowns but also potentially finish the fight with a knockout.
This training camp has been a long training camp. It's been just a lot of grappling. It's a lot of grappling. That's all we've been doing. You know, when you're doing that five-six days a week, you know you're gonna improve. Been in camp for a long time now, I think about 12 or 13 weeks of focusing on Merab, focusing on getting better in that area. It's been a long camp and I've definitely improved...
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