UFC 292 results LIVE: Sean O’Malley stuns Aljamain Sterling with picture-perfect KO
Full results from UFC 292 after Sean O’Malley vs Aljamain Sterling and Zhang Weili vs Amanda Lemos
Sean O’Malley’s rise to stardom continued on Saturday as he knocked out Aljamain Sterling to win the bantamweight title at UFC 292.
Sterling had won nine straight fights, including three title defences, heading into the main event in Boston this weekend, while O’Malley’s popularity with fans saw him fast-tracked to a shot at the gold.
But O’Malley justified that decision at UFC 292, dropping Sterling with a picture-perfect right hand early in Round 2 before securing a TKO of the Jamaican-American.
That result followed Zhang Weili’s dominant title defence against Amanda Lemos in the co-main event, which the champion won with a lopsided decision.
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UFC 292 LIVE: Marlon Vera vs Pedro Munhoz
Marlon Vera def. Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Vera seemed more confident than I’d have thought, and Munhoz was clapping his opponent before the result was even read.
Fair enough! Indy Sport had Vera winning 29-28.
UFC 292 LIVE: Marlon Vera vs Pedro Munhoz
Round 3
Vera is starting to land very clinically now. He’s busted up Munhoz’s nose badly.
He surely takes the round, but did he do enough to snatch one of the first two? They were very close.
UFC 292 LIVE: Marlon Vera vs Pedro Munhoz
Round 2
Munhoz is mirroring every stance-switch from Vera.
Good right cross by Munhoz. He sees a leg kick caught and is tagged by a cross from Vera.
Another close round...
UFC 292 LIVE: Marlon Vera vs Pedro Munhoz
Round 2
Vera subtly switches stances back and forth. He’s just out of range of a wild overhand from Munhoz, who then kicks to the body repeatedly.
Vera tags Munhoz with a couple of counter left hooks in a frantic exchange.
UFC 292 LIVE: Marlon Vera vs Pedro Munhoz
Round 1
Vera does well to defend a single-leg takedown, then hammers an outside low kick into Munhoz’s calf.
The pair clinch, and Vera lands a nice knee to the head. Another piercing jab from Vera. Munhoz goes southpaw and lands a cross.
Vera just misses with a front kick up top.
Munhoz probably takkes the round on activity.
UFC 292 LIVE: Marlon Vera vs Pedro Munhoz
Round 1
Munhoz is dropped to a knee early, and Vera swings a wild kick past his head. If that had landed, it would have been illegal.
Sharp jab from Vera, and Munhoz tries to fire back with some wide hooks but they miss.
Another snapping jab from Vera, but Munhoz lands a series of low kicks and one to the body – and another.
UFC 292 LIVE: Marlon Vera vs Pedro Munhoz
It’s No 10 vs No 6 in Munhoz vs Vera.
“Chito” Vera had won four in a row before losing to Cory Sandhagen on points last time out, while Munhoz outpointed Chris Gutierrez in his most recent fight for a much-needed win.
Here we go.
UFC 292 LIVE: Marlon Vera vs Pedro Munhoz
Vera holds a win over O’Malley and would love for himself and his old rival to get wins tonight, potentially setting up a rematch with the bantamweight title on the line.
UFC 292 LIVE: Marlon Vera vs Pedro Munhoz
The main card begins with a clash of bantamweight contenders. It’s Marlon “Chito” Vera vs Pedro Munhoz.
UFC 292 LIVE: Chris Weidman vs Brad Tavares
Brad Tavares def. Chris Weidman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Fair scorecards. Weidman fought hard and – in spots – very well, but Tavares’s low kicks and takedown defence were the difference.
Next up, the UFC 292 main card!
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