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Sean O'Malley questions Merab Dvalishvili's confidence before UFC 333

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:41 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Sean O'Malley questions Merab Dvalishvili's confidence before UFC 333
Summary

Sean O'Malley expressed concerns about Merab Dvalishvili's mental and physical state ahead of their trilogy fight against Petr Yan on October 24 at UFC 333. O'Malley noted Dvalishvili's recent losses, including a defeat to Yan at UFC 323, and a quick loss to Henry Cejudo on the mats. He believes Dvalishvili’s confidence may be shaken after these setbacks. Yan aims to show his skills again in the upcoming bout and is aware of the high stakes involved, as another loss could hinder his title pursuit. Dvalishvili's recovery and preparedness will be critical in the lead-up to the event in Salt Lake City.

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  • •O'Malley questions Dvalishvili's confidence ahead of UFC 333.
  • •Dvalishvili lost to Yan at UFC 323 and Cejudo in recent matches.
  • •The trilogy fight takes place on October 24 in Salt Lake City.
  • •O'Malley acknowledges Yan's abilities and conditioning.
  • •Dvalishvili aims to reclaim the title after initially dominating Yan.
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  • 5:41 PMCBS Sports — Sean O'Malley says Petr Yan 'broke' Merab Dvalishvili in UFC 323 title bout: 'Where is his confidence at?'
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O'Malley worries about Dvalishvili's mind and body heading into a trilogy with Petr Yan at UFC 333

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