Conor McGregor is wanting ahead to Sean O’Malley’s rematch with Merab Dvalishvili.
O’Malley has the possibility to change into a two-time UFC champion when he faces Dvalishvili in New Jersey on Saturday.
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The pair meet for the second time in the primary occasion of UFC 316, with Dvalishvili aiming to cement his standing because the bantamweight king as soon as once more.
Forward of the rematch, O’Malley revealed that he give up social media and smoking marijuana to actual revenge on his one and solely defeat inside UFC’s Octagon.
‘Suga’ has additionally spoken glowingly about utilizing inspiration from former two-time UFC champion McGregor as gas for the rematch.
So if O’Malley wasn’t motivated sufficient as he seeks to deal with the large problem of overcoming Dvalishvili, then McGregor’s newest feedback could present him that a lot wanted edge on combat night time.
“Very excited for this match!” McGregor wrote on X on Tuesday, responding to a viral clip of O’Malley.
O’Malley was filmed watching McGregor’s rematch with Nate Diaz at UFC 202 in August 2016.
McGregor, identical to O’Malley, was coming off his first ever UFC defeat to the Stockton slugger 5 months prior.
The Irishman was submitted by Diaz in the primary occasion of UFC 196 after changing into the primary UFC fighter to carry two titles concurrently by knocking out Jose Aldo.
Nevertheless, McGregor had the final snort, as he overcame Diaz with a majority determination victory.
It will be the final dance for ‘The Infamous’ in Dana White’s promotion, earlier than transitioning into the squared circle for a profitable crossover combat with Floyd Mayweather.
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His eventual return to the UFC was marred with controversy, and in the end resulted in defeat when he was submitted by Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in October 2018.
McGregor then defeated Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds in his subsequent combat, earlier than struggling consecutive defeats to Dustin Poirier, and he hasn’t fought since.
O’Malley admitted that he needs McGregor to make a UFC return ‘greater than anyone’ when talking how he has used the latter’s profitable MMA profession as inspiration for his personal.
“I’ve taken a lot f****** inspiration from Conor, I’ve taken a lot from Conor,” he stated.
“Watching his profession play out and simply the boldness he needed to say what he was going to go on the market and do, and go on the market and do it.”
McGregor additionally reacted to O’Malley’s preparation for Dvalishvili, as ‘Suga’ was recorded recreating an actual combat ambiance from the walkout to the combat itself with a sparring accomplice.
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“Very paying homage to my Diaz 2 prep,” he stated.
“Intriguing! BIG FIGHT FEEL!”
O’Malley fights Merab Dvalishvili in a rematch for the bantamweight title at UFC 316 in New Jersey on June 8.
‘Suga’ misplaced the belt to Dvalishvili in September, with the Georgian securing a unanimous determination victory at Las Vegas’ Sphere in what turned out to be a reasonably dominant efficiency.
O’Malley has introduced in former UFC champion Demetrious Johnson in preparation for Dvalishvili to enhance on his floor sport.
The 30-year-old from Montana has endured a ‘lengthy’ 13-week coaching camp for the bout, and is assured on getting the win over Dvalishvili on the second time of asking.