The 30-year-old will get a shot at redemption in New Jersey on Saturday. Ahead of the fight, he opens up about his personal evolution, relationship with Dvalishvili and mentality in the cage.

UFC 316 takes place at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, USA, on Saturday (7 June). The early prelims are due to begin at 11pm BST (3pm PT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET), with the regular prelims following at 1am BST on Sunday (5pm PT, 7pm CT, 8pm ET on Saturday). The main card is then set to start at 3am BST on Sunday (7pm PT, 9pm CT, 10pm ET on Saturday).

Merab Dvalishvili eyes GOAT status with second title defense against Sean O'Malley at UFC 316. Legacy on the line.