Sean O’Malley will attempt to reclaim the UFC’s 135-pound championship at UFC 316, with his father Dan in his corner for the first time. The two-time UFC champion (18-2) faces Merab Dvalishvili (17-4) in a bid to regain the title he lost last September.
O’Malley has asked his father to be in his corner as a gift for his 60th birthday, marking a significant change in their dynamic. Dan O’Malley previously turned down an offer to corner Sean in 2018, citing nervousness that would have affected his son’s performance. However, he now expects to provide calm and confidence to help Sean succeed.
Sean has also been busy as a new father, welcoming a second child with his wife last month. The victory could come after a period of personal growth for the fighter, who has expressed a newfound appreciation for family.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/45467560/sean-omalley-dad-ready-corner-ufc-316-bout-vs-dvalishvili