Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling made very clear how he feels about new champ Sean O'Malley, and stated that if the new champ really wants to be considered the best man at 135 pounds, he has to put his belt on the line against the division's best.
"The Suga Show" arrived on the big stage in style as Sean O'Malley captured the undisputed UFC bantamweight title at UFC 292.
The athletes make weight and the stage is set for two title fights in Boston: Aljamain Sterling looks to turn back Sean O'Malley's quest for gold while Zhang Weili defends her belt against surging Brazilian Amanda Lemos.
The full fight card for UFC 292 was rubber-stamped and ready for fight night after all 24 fighters set for action at the TD Garden successfully made weight ahead of fight night in Boston.
Sean O’Malley welcomes his destiny. Ian Machado Garry and Neil Magny get ready for battle. Champ Aljamain Sterling suits up. Words fly at the presser, followed by intense staredowns between champs and their foes.
Marlon "Chito" Vera shops and sightsees. Sean O’Malley visits with Theo Von and Gian Galang. Chris Weidman trains for his return. Champs Aljamain Sterling and Zhang Weili put in work.
Champ Aljamain Sterling and Amanda Lemos start their mornings strong. Ian Machado Garry gambles his shirt. Sean O’Malley hits the studio; Chito Vera overpacks. Champ Zhang Weili arrives in Boston.
Champ Aljamain Sterling and Amanda Lemos start their mornings strong. Ian Machado Garry gambles his shirt. Sean O’Malley hits the studio; Chito Vera overpacks. Champ Zhang Weili arrives in Boston.
Champions Aljamain Sterling and Zhang Weili take their challengers seriously; Sean O’Malley and Amanda Lemos game plan for gold. Marlon 'Chito' Vera prepares for a cross-country work trip.
The undisputed UFC bantamweight championship is on the line at UFC 292, as champ Aljamain Sterling looks to notch the fourth successive defense of his title with victory against challenger Sean O'Malley in the main event in Boston.