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.
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is all set to make a remarkable comeback from a horrific broken leg on Saturday night at UFC 292, but the New Yorker, who has been a main card staple throughout his UFC career, admitted ahead of fight night that he feels a little slighted by his card placement for his return bout.
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 main card of UFC 292 will see two of the toughest, longest-tenured contenders in the UFC middleweight division will go toe to toe in a bout that looks sure to deliver an all-out war.
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is one of the biggest characters in the UFC’s 185-pound division, and he’s showing every bit of that character as he prepares to rebound from one of the most horrific injuries ever seen inside the Octagon.