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UFCSean O'Malley and 4 other UFC hype trains that became champions

Sean O’Malley became the UFC bantamweight champion this past weekend and it seemed destined right from the get-go that he’d eventually wear gold. But that’s not always the case. While O’Malley was a hype train in that he was clearly backed by the UFC promotional machine and got beneficial matchups at times, there are many […]

UFCAlexander Volkanovski provides update on Aljamain Sterling fight, return from injury

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski’s options for his next fight just got a bit more limited. With Sean O’Malley becoming the new bantamweight champion at UFC 292 this past weekend, Aljamain Sterling’s plans on moving up to featherweight have taken a big hit as the latter is now looking for an immediate rematch. Had Sterling […]

UFCUFC 293 main card suffers crushing injury blow

The UFC 293 main card has taken a big hit. Flyweight contender Kai Kara-France announced he will no longer be fighting former RIZIN star Manel Kape at the event taking place Sept. 9 in Sydney, Australia, due to a concussion. He provided an update for the fans on social media. “I just wanted to come […]

UFCSean O'Malley's response to post-fight question more savage than his UFC 292 KO of Aljamain Sterling

Sean O’Malley still wants all the smoke after he knocked Aljamain Sterling out cold during UFC 292. The highly-anticipated card ended in a second-round finish that netted Sugar a Bantamweight title. He has proven doubters wrong as he is no longer just an elite-level striker in most people’s eyes. However, the two rounds of fighting […]

UFC'It’s not going to happen': Conor McGregor's shocking stance amid excitement over comeback attempt

Conor McGregor has not been seen or heard from since his loss to Dustin Poirier. The UFC star suffered a broken leg in their matchup a little over two years ago. But, he still has not made a return to the octagon. All of this held true until he started to list names. This was […]

UFCSean O'Malley is the real deal and 4 other things we learned at UFC 292

UFC 292 is in the books and we’re now officially in the Sean O’Malley era. That’s because “Sugar” became the new bantamweight champion following a second-round TKO win over Aljamain Sterling in the headliner. In the co-main event, Weili Zhang defended her women’s strawweight title against Amanda Lemos. Ian Garry continued his undefeated run with […]

UFCSean O'Malley's next fight: 5 potential opponents for first title defense after UFC 292

Sean O’Malley is officially the UFC bantamweight champion. O’Malley earned UFC gold after knocking out Aljamain Sterling in the second round of their UFC 292 headliner last night in Boston, Mass. However, it’s one thing to become the champion. A real champion is one who defends his title and that’s what O’Malley plans on doing. […]

UFCRyan Garcia sends warning to Sean O'Malley after Gervonta Davis fight aspirations

Ryan Garcia was impressed with Sean O’Malley’s performance at UFC 292 — but also offered a warning to the 28-year-old. O’Malley upset the odds in a big way when he knocked out Aljamain Sterling in the UFC 292 headliner last night in Boston to become the new bantamweight champion. Garcia was among many watching and […]

UFCMarlon Vera's four-word response to Sean O'Malley callout at UFC 292

Marlon Vera is more than down to fight Sean O’Malley next. O’Malley shocked the world when he became the new bantamweight champion following a second-round TKO win over Aljamain Sterling in the UFC 292 headliner last night. He was quick to call his next shot too, as he proposed a rematch with Vera for December […]

UFCSean O'Malley's injury revelation makes UFC 292 win over Aljamain Sterling even more impressive

Sean O’Malley enjoyed an impressive win at UFC 292. It was even more impressive considering he was severely compromised going into the fight. O’Malley shocked the world when he became the new bantamweight champion following a second-round TKO victory over Aljamain Sterling last night in Boston, Mass. Although he wasn’t tested on the ground like […]

UFCSean O'Malley's 'most nervous' admission after stunning Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292

Sean O’Malley shocked the MMA world when he took down Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 with a textbook right hook to the face. But before the glorious victory, the 28-year-old admitted this was the most nerve-wracking preparation for a fight in his career because of Sterling’s skillset and the magnitude of the moment. […]

UFC'Running this s**t until 2035': Sean O'Malley makes brash claim as he calls for next opponents after UFC 292 win

The Sean O’Malley era has finally begun — and it’s going to last a while. O’Malley became the new bantamweight champion following a second-round TKO win over Aljamain Sterling in the main event of UFC 292 that took place last night in Boston, Mass. Despite going into the fight as a massive underdog with next […]

UFCAljamain Sterling wants 'immediate rematch' vs. Sean O'Malley after stunning UFC 292 KO loss

Aljamain Sterling wants to run things back with Sean O’Malley and get some definitive answers. O’Malley became the new bantamweight champion following a stunning second-round TKO victory over Sterling in the UFC 292 headliner last night in Boston. Sterling was caught and dropped by a counter right from “Sugar” as he was closing the distance […]

UFCDana White drops Sean O'Malley truth bomb after shocking Aljamain Sterling KO at UFC 292

UFC president Dana White believes Sean O’Malley is even more of a star now that he’s bantamweight champion. O’Malley became the new king at 135 pounds following a memorable second-round TKO win over Aljamain Sterling in the UFC 292 headliner last night in Boston. “Sugar” caught Sterling with a counter right while he was entering […]

UFCUFC 292 Bonuses: Sean O'Malley picks up $50k in dramatic fashion

UFC 292 in Boston delivered an action-packed night of fights, with several standout performances that earned fighters well-deserved bonuses. The UFC awarded four Performance of the Night bonuses, each worth $50,000, to fighters who showcased exceptional skills and delivered memorable moments inside the Octagon. #UFC292 POTN: Sean O'Malley/Zhang WeiliFOTN: Brad Katona vs. Cody Gibson Post […]

UFCUFC 292: Zhang Weili Sets Striking Record in Dominant Title Defense Against Amanda Lemos

In a highly anticipated co-main event at UFC 292, Zhang Weili successfully defended her UFC strawweight title against Amanda Lemos in a dominant fashion. The fight showcased Weili’s striking prowess and solidified her status as one of the top fighters in the division. #ANDSTILL strawweight champion of the world, Zhang Weili! 🏆🇨🇳 B2YB @TheEqualizer pic.twitter.com/izdNrS6dCG […]

UFCSean O'Malley stuns Aljamain Sterling with incredible second-round KO at UFC 292

In a shocking upset, Sean O’Malley knocked out Aljamain Sterling in the second round of their bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 on Saturday night in Boston. THE FULL @SUGASEANMMA KNOCKOUT! A right hand that will live on in UFC history at #UFC292! pic.twitter.com/jM5MkPTxqK — UFC (@ufc) August 20, 2023 The fight was expected to […]

UFCUFC 292: Brad Katona Makes History as Two-Time 'TUF' Winner

In a thrilling fight at UFC 292 in Boston, Brad Katona made history by becoming the first two-time winner of “The Ultimate Fighter”. Facing off against Cody Gibson, Katona showcased his skills and determination, ultimately emerging victorious in a hard-fought battle. Welcome BACK to the UFC, @BradKatona! Katona wins our first #TUF31 finale by decision […]

BettingUFC 292 Odds: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley prediction, pick, how to watch — 8/19/2023

It’s finally time for the Main Event of the evening as we wrap up our predictions and picks for UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley. It’s the fight everyone’s been waiting for – five rounds for the UFC Bantamweight (135 lb) Championship. Defending Champ Aljamain Sterling will face off against one of the sport’s most viral star in […]

BettingUFC 292 Odds: Zhang Weili vs. Amanda Lemos prediction, pick, how to watch — 8/19/2023

UFC 292: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley continues on the main card with a fight in the co-main event for the strawweight championship as the champion Zhang Weili takes on surging contender Amanda Lemos. Weili has won two straight and reclaimed her strawweight championship in her last fight meanwhile, Lemos has back-to-back finishes en route […]

BettingUFC 292 Odds: Da'Mon Blackshear vs. Mario Bautista prediction, pick, how to watch — 8/19/2023

UFC 292: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley continues on the main card with a fight in the men’s bantamweight division between Da’Mon Blackshear and Mario Bautista. Blackshear has now won two fights in a row picking up a win just last weekend meanwhile, Bautista has now won four in a row coming into his PPV […]

BettingUFC 292 Odds: Neil Magny vs. Ian Garry prediction, pick, how to watch — 8/19/2023

We’re back to bring you a prediction and pick for the final featured fight of UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley as two ranked fighters in the Welterweight (170 lb) Division go to war. No. 11 Neil Magny takes this fight on short notice against the surging No. 13 Ian Garry. Don’t miss this banger before the Co-Main Event! Check […]

BettingUFC 292 Odds: Marlon Vera vs. Pedro Munhoz prediction, pick, how to watch — 8/19/2023

We’re back with another prediction and pick for UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley as we turn our attention towards the Bantamweight (135 lb) Division for one of the biggest fights on the Main Card. No. 6 ranked Marlon “Chito” Vera will take on No. 10 ranked Pedro Munhoz. This fight has performance bonus written all over it! Check out […]

BettingUFC 292 Odds: Chris Weidman vs. Brad Tavares prediction, pick, how to watch — 8/19/2023

We’re set to bring you a prediction and pick for UFC 292 as we’ll see the featured Prelim of the night taking place in the Middleweight (185 lb) Division. UFC legend Chris Weidman will be making his return to the octagon to face off against Brad Tavares. Both guys are hungry as ever for a win. Check out our […]

BettingUFC 292 Odds: Gregory Rodrigues vs. Denis Tiuliulin prediction, pick, how to watch — 8/19/2023

UFC 292: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley continues on the prelims with a fight in the middleweight division between Gregory Rodrigues and Denis Tiuliulin. Rodrigues was knocked out in his most recent fight but has won two out of his last three meanwhile, Tiuliulin was submitted in his last fight and has only one win […]

BettingUFC 292 Odds: Austin Hubbard vs. Kurt Holobaugh prediction, pick, how to watch — 8/19/2023

UFC 292: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley continues on the prelims with a fight in the lightweight division for The Ultimate Fighter finale between Austin Hubbard and Kurt Holobaugh. Hubbard has won two straight fights coming into the TUF finale meanwhile, Holobaugh has won two in a row. With that said, check out our UFC […]

BettingUFC 292 Odds: Brad Katona vs. Cody Gibson prediction, pick, how to watch — 8/19/2023

UFC 292: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley continues on the prelims with a fight in the men’s bantamweight division for The Ultimate Fighter finale between Brad Katona and Cody Gibson. Katona has won four straight fights coming into the TUF finale meanwhile, Gibson has won three out of his last four fights. With that said, […]

BettingUFC 292 Odds: Andre Petroski vs. Gerald Meerschaert prediction, pick, how to watch — 8/19/2023

UFC 292 is underway from the TD Garden in Boston as we’re set to bring you another prediction and pick for this next Early Prelim bout in the Middleweight (185 lb) Division. Ultimate Fighter alumni Andre Petroski will take on the veteran Gerald Meerschaert in a very well-matched fight. Check out our UFC odds series for our Petroski-Meerschaert prediction […]

BettingUFC 292 Odds: Andrea Lee vs. Natalia Silva prediction, pick, how to watch — 8/19/2023

We’re set to bring you our predictions and picks for the massive UFC 292 card from Boston, MA. This next fight takes place in the Women’s Flyweight (125 lb) Division as two fierce women will scrap on the Early Prelims. No. 13 ranked Andrea “KGB” Lee will take on the streaking Brazilian prospect Natalia Silva. Check out our […]

BettingUFC 292 Odds: Karine Silva vs. Maryna Moroz prediction, pick, how to watch — 8/19/2023

UFC 292: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley kicks off the prelims with a fight in the women’s flyweight division between Karine Silva and Maryna Moroz. Silva is coming off seven consecutive wins meanwhile, Moroz is coming off a loss in her last fight. With that said, check out our UFC odds series for our Silva-Moroz […]

MMA'He has no clinch game': Demetrious Johnson fires back at Aljamain Sterling jab

Demetrious Johnson has fired back at UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. Sterling defends his bantamweight title against Sean O’Malley in the UFC 292 headliner taking place Saturday night in Boston, Mass. Leading up to the fight, “Funk Master” was asked about a potential interpromotional fight with Johnson to which he made very clear who would […]

UFCUFC 292: How are fighters predicting Weili Zhang vs. Amanda Lemos?

UFC 292 takes place Saturday night in Boston and features two title fights. The first one is a women’s strawweight title bout between current champion Weili Zhang and Amanda Lemos. Zhang is the overwhelming favorite as she remains one of the pound-for-pound best female fighters in the world. However, Lemos has been on a red-hot […]

UFCUFC 292: How are fighters predicting Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley?

The UFC 292 headliner in Boston features a bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley. Sterling remains a big favorite largely due to his grappling and wrestling threat. However, O’Malley is always in with a chance thanks to his ability to finish a fight by knockout. Will Sterling dominate him on the ground […]

UFC'You disrespect me like that?': Chris Weidman hits out at promotion over UFC 292 prelim placement

Chris Weidman was not particularly thrilled to be on the UFC 292 prelims. Weidman makes his return for the first time in over two years against Brad Taveres following a horrific leg break suffered in his April 2021 fight with Uriah Hall. But rather than the middleweight encounter being on the main card like most […]

UFCJake Paul provides eye-opening suggestion to help fix fighter pay issue

Jake Paul provided a potential suggestion to help fix the issue of fighter pay in the UFC. Paul has been feuding with UFC president Dana White over fighter pay repeatedly in recent years. It’s eventually led to both individuals having heated and sometimes personal exchanges which may have detracted from the main issue at times. […]

UFCUFC 292: 5 biggest questions for Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley, rest of main card

UFC 292 takes place Saturday night at the TD Garden in Boston in what should be a fun night of fights. In the headliner, we have Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley colliding for the bantamweight title. The co-main event, meanwhile, features a women’s strawweight title fight between Weili Zhang and Amanda Lemos. Ian Garry will […]

UFCUFC 292: 3 bold predictions for Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley, rest of main card

UFC 292 takes place Saturday night in Boston, Mass. and features a bantamweight title headliner between current champion Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley. There’s another title fight on the cards as Weili Zhang defends her women’s strawweight title against Amanda Lemos. Undefeated rising welterweight Ian Garry is also in action while Marlon Vera collides with […]

UFCConor McGregor's planned December UFC return date draws Michael Chandler skepticism

Michael Chandler reacted for the first time following Conor McGregor’s latest comments on his UFC comeback. After seemingly losing interest in a fight with Chandler, McGregor claimed this past weekend that he’d be fighting the former Bellator champion in December as part of a three-fight plan that also included the likes of Nate Diaz and […]

UFCDustin Poirier delivers damning USADA verdict amid Conor McGregor planned UFC return

Dustin Poirier believes it won’t be a good look for USADA if Conor McGregor is able to bypass the regular testing routine. McGregor recently made headlines when he declared he would be fighting Michael Chandler in December. Considering he still hasn’t entered the USADA drug testing pool — which requires him to deliver at least […]

UFC'He's right up there': Sean O'Malley receives ultimate praise from Alexander Volkanovski

Alexander Volkanovski believes Sean O’Malley is one of the best strikers in the UFC. O’Malley will look to become bantamweight champion on his first attempt when he challenges current champion Aljamain Sterling in the UFC 292 headliner Saturday night in Boston. Although he’s the underdog in what is a classic striker vs. grappler matchup, he […]

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