Overview

• Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight title against O’Malley on June 7 at UFC 316 in Newark after winning their first encounter at UFC 306
• The champion has declared he will seek a stoppage finish rather than leave the outcome in the judges’ hands
• O’Malley admitted he underestimated Dvalishvili’s relentless pace in their initial fight and says his preparation has since evolved
• Dvalishvili reaffirmed his commitment to the bantamweight division out of respect for Alexander Volkanovski instead of moving up
• He employed viral skits and offbeat humor to draw O’Malley’s attention and build momentum for the rematch