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Watch Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley full fight video highlights from their UFC 292 main event showdown Saturday night, courtesy of multiple outlets.
Sterling vs. O’Malley took place Aug. 19 at the TD Garden in Boston, Mass. UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling (23-4) and Sean O’Malley (17-1, 1 no-contest) squared off in themain event. The fight aired live on pay-per-view on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
Catch all the video highlights below.
SEAN O’MALLEY KNOCKS OUT ALJAMAIN STERLING
WE HAVE A NEW BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMP #UFC292 pic.twitter.com/imITCioq49
— UFC (@ufc) August 20, 2023
SEAN O’MALLEY KNOCKS OUT ALJAMAIN STERLING pic.twitter.com/EQfZAufmjg
— Daily Grind Fantasy Sports (@DGFantasy) August 20, 2023
Go inside the O’Malley corner after Round 1 #UFC292 pic.twitter.com/ez1SDjNZR2
— UFC (@ufc) August 20, 2023
Five rounds for the bantamweight title starts NOW #UFC292 pic.twitter.com/N2DG1Ahz5G
— UFC (@ufc) August 20, 2023
Ready to secure his legacy!@FunkMasterMMA enters for possible record 4th bantamweight title defense at #UFC292 pic.twitter.com/ffK0ldkjvK
— UFC (@ufc) August 20, 2023
Coming to shock the world @SugaSeanMMA with a shot at greatness at #UFC292! pic.twitter.com/upRXg3OlcI
— UFC (@ufc) August 20, 2023
Coming for bantamweight gold!@SugaSeanMMA warms up backstage for our #UFC292 main event pic.twitter.com/4qPObgXa1z
— UFC (@ufc) August 20, 2023
Aljo arrives to defend his belt at #UFC292 pic.twitter.com/6iiY7oFCGi
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 20, 2023
The Sugar Show is in session #UFC292 pic.twitter.com/d9FECqk7qv
— ESPN (@espn) August 20, 2023
For more on Sterling vs. O’Malley, check out the live blog below.
Round 1
Sterling claims the center of the cage and he’s flicking kicks from a distance. O’Malley circling and feinting, looking for an opening to counter. There’s a “F*** you, Aljo” chant from the Boston crowd.
Not much of consequence to score through the first couple of minutes. Both fighters showing a ton of respect. O’Malley holding center now, Sterling continuing to probe with the occasional long-range kick. O’Malley with a glancing kick to the body. Sterling answers with a trio of inside leg kicks. There’s one from O’Malley that scores.
Lead left by O’Malley is blocked. We get a long stretch with almost nothing thrown by either fighter. Leg kick from Sterling. O’Malley tries a spin kick, which gets deflected.
Single leg attempt by Sterling, O’Malley balancing on one leg as Sterling sneaks in some light punches. Not much to score there, but I have one round to the champ.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Sterling.
Round 2
Sterling opens with a body kick. O’Malley attempts a kick and slips, Sterling immediately in for a takedown attempt that O’Malley successfully blocks before creating separation. Sterling jabs O’Malley as the challenger circles away.
Sterling rushes in and eats a counter right on the money from O’Malley! HE’S ROCKED! Sterling stumbles face-down to the mat and O’Malley waits a moment before jumping in for ground-and-pound. More shots land and Goddard gives Sterling a chance to recover, but O’Malley stays accurate. He lands more shots and Goddard has to step in.
NEW CHAMP!
Sterling up quickly, but he looks more disoriented than upset with the stoppage.
What a performance from O’Malley.
