Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley shared his thoughts after losing to current champion Merab Dvalishvili in a rematch at UFC316 in Newark, USA.
## O'Malley's Defeat and Reaction
The fight ended with Dvalishvili winning via choke in the third round. At the post-fight press conference, O'Malley expressed his respect for his opponent and thanked the fans for their support.
"I didn't think it would turn out like this. It's unfortunate that it did, Merab is a beast. I just wanted to stay and thank everyone who came out to support us. Without you guys, none of this would have happened. I'm very, very grateful that I had the opportunity to fight for the title."
## O'Malley's Personal Life and Future
O'Malley also talked about his family: he has a two-week-old baby, a four-year-old, and a perfect wife at home. He expressed his joy at being back home and spending time with his family.
"So I'm really excited to get back home and spend some time with them."
## Rematch context
Let us recall that the rematch between O'Malley and Dvalishvili took place at the UFC316 tournament. The first fight between the athletes also ended with a victory for Dvalishvili.
O'Malley's loss did not affect his career, and he intends to continue competing in the UFC.
## Conclusion
Sean O'Malley showed sportif and respect for his opponent and fans. His words of gratitude and plans for the future show that he remains an important figure in the world of MMA.
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