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Sean O’Malley Sharpens Striking as Merab Dvalishvili Reports Toe Recovery Ahead of UFC316

O’Malley’s gym footage highlights his improved striking ahead of his June 7 rematch at UFC316, with Dvalishvili reporting progress from a toe injury sustained in sparring.

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Overview

  • Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili will clash for the UFC bantamweight title on June 7 in Newark, marking their first meeting since Dvalishvili dethroned O’Malley at UFC306.
  • O’Malley has fully rebounded from the torn labrum that hampered his previous title defense and was seen training alongside Israel Adesanya and Demetrious Johnson in a viral camp video.
  • Dvalishvili injured his pinky toe sparring with LFA prospect Cameron Sandoval but shared a recovery update showing minimal swelling and affirmed his readiness to defend.
  • Dvalishvili says he will incorporate more striking into his relentless grappling approach, while coach Tim Welch credits last year’s loss for driving O’Malley’s strategic and mental development.
  • Former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen and segments of the fanbase continue to dispute the UFC306 decision and criticize fight-night commentary, intensifying interest in the rematch.