Overview

• After two title fight losses to Merab Dvalishvili, O’Malley offered to face Cory Sandhagen on three weeks’ notice for UFC 318 but the UFC declined.
• The UFC has officially scheduled Sandhagen to challenge Dvalishvili in the co-main event of UFC 320 in Las Vegas.
• O’Malley said he “wouldn’t say no” to another immediate title shot if Sandhagen defeats Dvalishvili at UFC 320.
• Ahead of UFC 316, O’Malley gave up marijuana, social media and partying to sharpen his focus and suggested Conor McGregor could benefit from a similar regimen.
• Despite reverting to his previous lifestyle habits after the rematch setback, O’Malley remains optimistic and cites Max Holloway’s third-attempt victory as inspiration for his redemption.