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sports2 years ago

"Sean O'Malley shocks the sports world with UFC 292 upset victory over Sterling"

Sean O'Malley shocks the MMA world by defeating Aljamain Sterling to become the new UFC bantamweight champion at UFC 292. O'Malley's smooth counter right hand knockout left fans and fellow fighters stunned, with NBA star Kevin Durant praising his performance. O'Malley's victory marks a new level of stardom for the young fighter, who faced criticism leading up to the fight. He now looks forward to a rematch with Marlon "Chito" Vera, who he lost to in 2020.

via Yahoo Sports|
#aljamain-sterling#bantamweight-title#mma
sports2 years ago

UFC 292 Controversies: Fight Order, Local Fighters, and Denied Opportunities

The UFC 292 event featuring Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley will take place at the TD Garden in Boston, Mass., on Saturday night. The fight card is divided into three parts, with the early preliminary card airing on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass, the prelims on ESPN2/ESPN+, and the main card on ESPN+ pay-per-view. The main event is a bantamweight title clash between Sterling and O'Malley, with Zhang Weili defending her strawweight belt against Amanda Lemos in the co-main event.

via MMA Fighting|
#aljamain-sterling#sean-omalley#sports
sports2 years ago

"UFC 292: Stolen Jacket, Embedded Vlog, Disrespectful Bout Order, Verbal Blows, and Press Conference Staredowns"

Merab Dvalishvili stole the spotlight at the UFC 292 pre-fight press conference by wearing the same red leather jacket he took from Sean O'Malley in May. O'Malley claimed that Dvalishvili is only known because of the jacket incident, while Aljamain Sterling applauded his teammate. Despite the controversy, Dvalishvili's dominant performance against Petr Yan has put him in line for a potential title shot if Sterling leaves the division after his fight with O'Malley.

via MMA Fighting|
#jacket-incident#merab-dvalishvili#pre-fight-press-conference
sports2 years ago

Ian Machado Garry: The Superstar Carrying UFC 292

Ian Machado Garry believes he is the star of UFC 292 and claims to be carrying the card on his back. Despite the headlining title defenses, Garry thinks the UFC is fortunate to have him on the lineup. Originally scheduled to fight Geoff Neal, Garry now faces Neil Magny and expects a warm reception from the Irish and Brazilian communities in Boston. If he wins, Garry anticipates a matchup with a top 10 opponent in the welterweight division. He plans to do his due diligence before calling out his next opponent.

via MMA Fighting|
#boston#ian-machado-garry#neil-magny
sports2 years ago

Aljamain Sterling and Marlon Vera's Reactions to Henry Cejudo's UFC 292 Withdrawal

Aljamain Sterling criticizes Henry Cejudo for withdrawing from UFC 292 and calls him a "dirty little weasel." Sterling finds Cejudo's criticism towards him hypocritical, given that Cejudo recently pulled out from a fight against Marlon Vera on the same card. Sterling believes Cejudo made himself look bad in the MMA community for his comments and contrasting actions.

via MMA Junkie|
#aljamain-sterling#bantamweight#henry-cejudo
sports2 years ago

Aljamain Sterling and Marlon Vera's Reactions to Henry Cejudo's UFC 292 Withdrawal

Aljamain Sterling criticizes Henry Cejudo for withdrawing from his fight against Marlon Vera at UFC 292 due to a shoulder injury, calling him a "dirty little weasel" and accusing him of trying to disparage Sterling's name while he was retired. Sterling defends his own commitment to fighting despite injuries and asserts that Cejudo is not the "savage" he claimed to be. Sterling is set to defend his bantamweight title against Sean O'Malley at UFC 292.

via MMA Fighting|
#aljamain-sterling#bantamweight-championship#henry-cejudo
sports2 years ago

Henry Cejudo Withdraws from UFC 292 Bout Against Marlon Vera Due to Injury

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo has withdrawn from his scheduled UFC 292 bout against Marlon Vera due to a 50 percent tear in his right shoulder. Cejudo will undergo six to eight weeks of rehab and aims to continue his quest for the bantamweight title, eyeing potential matchups against Merab Dvalishvili or current flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. It is unclear if Vera will remain on the card to face a different opponent. The current UFC 292 lineup includes two title fights: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley for the bantamweight title and Zhang Weili vs. Amanda Lemos for the strawweight title.

via MMA Junkie|
#bantamweight-title#henry-cejudo#injury