Sean O'Malley will compete for the first time since losing the Bantamweight title when he takes the walk on UFC 316.
After he was put in the atmosphere in the atmosphere of 135 pounds in September 2024, O'Malley's chance of revenge on Merab Dvalishvili on Saturday 7 June.
The couple will be the UFC 316 pay-per-view in the Prudential Center of Newark, where another belt is also at stake when Bantamweight Queen Julianna Pena defends her title against Kayla Harrison.
This time, O'malley made large claims in the structure about his improved preparation compared to his first camp for Dvalishvili.
However, one of the colleague -Bantamweight opportunities for the Challenger has heard differently.
Henry Cejudo reveals whispers from Sean O'Malley's questionable training for UFC 316
During a recent episode of the Podcast of Pound 4 Pound, hosts Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo have a preview of the upcoming UFC 316 card.
After the former UFC champion Welterweight Dvalishvili had chosen to overcome from the main event, the former fly weight and Bantamweight title holder but not only because of the talents of the Georgian followed.
Cejudo lost to Dvalishvili on UFC 298, so he knows the strengths of the champion well. But moreover 'Triple C' revealed that he also heard some about things about the O'Malley training camp.
“Is the biggest thing with O'Malley, has he formulated his camp correctly?” Said Cejudo. “There are many birdies there. I'm going to say it here on Pound 4 pounds.
“He just works on Jiu-Jitsu. He doesn't work on his steps, his stand-ups. He doesn't invest in his camp. He doesn't bring boys in for money … it's true, it's one hundred percent true.
'[Money] shouldn't be [an issue]. But for him he just wants to keep everything – I don't know, maybe he is cheap. He just wants to keep everything in the house, “Cejudo added.” If you do that, Kamaru, S – comes on. That is the only reason why I know.
'People, listen to me, bet the house [on] Merab dvalishvili. “
Sean O'Malley has made major changes to the Merab Dvalishvili Rematch
Although the claims of Cejudo can offer a new obstacle in the direction of a return to the throne of the Bantam weight if it is true, it is clear that O'Malley has at least applied some lifestyle changes since the previous time -out.
After confirming his immediate shot at the Redemption of the UFC title, O'Malley revealed that he had removed some habits, including social media and smoking.
“I feel that many things that have changed in my life will attribute to my performance,” said O'Malley on his Timbosugar show -podcast.
“For example, not being on social media. I decided in 2025 that I am done with social media. … I am not on social media, and I feel that that has changed my life. It is only three months ago, but I literally have the feeling that it has changed my life, and I feel that that will play a role in my performance.
“All those little things, making such decisions, sacrifices,” O'Malley added. “I don't believe [social media] is a sacrifice, but giving up something, I feel that it will help me to perform in the future. “
O'Malley will try to prove that his decision to eliminate possible negative habits is the right one, the first night comes to Newark, where a potential second UFC title could wait.