UFC 316 featured a highly anticipated rematch between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and former champion Sean O'Malley, reigniting their rivalry nearly a year after Dvalishvili's previous victory. Dvalishvili showcased his wrestling skills and maintained control in the octagon, whereas O'Malley focused on improving his performance by adjusting his lifestyle and eliminating distractions. As the match progressed, Dvalishvili's grappling proved to be decisive, leading him to retain his title against O'Malley, whose striking, despite improvements, couldn't overcome the wrestlers’ dominance.
"The rivalry between Dvalishvili and O'Malley intensified at UFC 316, showcasing their contrasting approaches as Dvalishvili's wrestling dominated O'Malley's striking throughout the match."
"O'Malley's commitment to focus on his fighting, including quitting social media and vices, exemplified his readiness to reclaim the championship against a formidable rival."
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