Sean O’Malley shocks the world with a knockout victory over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292. Zhang Weili dominates in the co-main event. Get all the details and fight results here.
UFC 292 took place last night at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., and it was a night filled with thrilling fights and surprising outcomes. In the main event, Sean O’Malley delivered a stunning knockout victory over Aljamain Sterling to claim the UFC Bantamweight title.
O’Malley’s Rise to the Top
Many doubted O’Malley’s abilities and questioned whether he was deserving of a title shot. However, the young fighter silenced his critics with a perfectly-placed right hand that dropped Sterling in the second round. O’Malley capitalized on the opportunity and finished the fight with a barrage of ground-and-pound, securing his first-ever world title.
Zhang Weili Dominates in Co-Main Event
In the co-main event, Zhang Weili showcased her dominance as the UFC women’s Strawweight champion. She faced Amanda Lemos, who entered the fight on a hot streak, but Weili proved why she is on a different level. Utilizing her grappling skills, Weili executed seven takedowns and controlled the pace of the fight on the ground. She unleashed relentless ground-and-pound, ultimately earning a one-sided unanimous decision victory.
Sterling’s Setback
The main event loss was a devastating setback for Aljamain Sterling. Not only did he lose the Bantamweight title, but it also hindered his plans to move up to the Featherweight division. Sterling had hoped to secure a title fight against Alexander Volkanovski, but now he will need to work his way back up the ranks in the Bantamweight division.
What’s Next?
With his victory, O’Malley now reigns as the Bantamweight champion and has his sights set on his first title defense. He has already called out Marlon Vera for a rematch in December. As for Weili, she continues to establish herself as one of the most dominant fighters in the Strawweight division.
Stay tuned for more updates on the aftermath of UFC 292 !
| Fight Results |
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| Sean O’Malley def. Aljamain Sterling via KO (Round 2) |
| Zhang Weili def. Amanda Lemos via unanimous decision |
