UFC 292 Results: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley Full Fight & Winner

Boston, August 19, 2023 - In the headlining contest, Aljamain Sterling might compete in the bantamweight division for the last instance as he safeguards his UFC championship versus Sean O'Malley.

Sacnilk possesses the UFC 292 outcomes for the Sterling vs. O'Malley fight card, live blogs covering the complete main card, and additional details from the TD Garden Arena in Boston on Saturday night.

UFC 292: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley Full Fight & Recap

Sterling stands in the cage's center, using distant flicking kicks. O'Malley moves in circles, feinting, looking for chances to counter. A chant of "Forget you, Aljo" comes from the Boston crowd.

The first couple of minutes don't bring big changes. Both fighters show respect. O'Malley takes the center, while Sterling keeps testing with occasional long kicks. O'Malley lightly hits Sterling's body, and Sterling replies with three quick inside leg kicks. O'Malley lands one of his own.

O'Malley's front left punch is blocked. A while passes with little action. Sterling throws a leg kick, and O'Malley tries a spinning kick but it's blocked.



Sterling attempts a takedown, O'Malley balances on one leg as Sterling lands some light punches. Not much to score, but I'd give this round to the champion.

ROUND 2: Sterling starts with a body kick. O'Malley attempts a kick but slips, giving Sterling a chance for an immediate takedown that O'Malley defends, creating space between them. As the challenger moves away, Sterling jabs at O'Malley.

Suddenly, Sterling charges forward and gets hit by a well-timed counter right from O'Malley! Sterling is visibly hurt, stumbling and falling face-first to the mat. O'Malley doesn't hesitate, quickly moving in for ground-and-pound. He lands a series of strong hits, causing the referee to give Sterling a moment to recover. But O'Malley's accurate strikes continue, and the referee steps in. There's a new champion! Sterling gets up quickly, but he looks more confused than angry about the fight being stopped.

🏆𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰! 🏆

Sean O'Malley has KNOCKED OUT Aljamain Sterling in the main event! 💪#UFC292 pic.twitter.com/ukNFVJ7TUi

— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) August 20, 2023

UFC 292: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley Fight Winner

WINNER: Sean O'Malley def. Aljamain Sterling via TKO (strikes) - Round 2, 0:51