UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili shifts focus to his upcoming rematch with Sean O'Malley at UFC 316, appreciating the respectful tone this time compared to his previous fight with Umar Nurmagomedov. After defeating Nurmagomedov, Dvalishvili is ready to face a deserving contender in O'Malley, emphasizing the importance of showing up and competing without artificial drama. While he values the respect shared between the fighters, Dvalishvili admits he misses the excitement of trash talk for promotion purposes, underscoring his preference for authenticity in rivalries.
Dvalishvili emphasized that he prefers organic, real drama instead of fabricated hype leading up to fights, focusing on respect and competition.
Merab prefers Sean O'Malley's respectful approach over the prior drama surrounding Umar Nurmagomedov, viewing it as a positive shift for their rematch.
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