UFC 292
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) makes its highly anticipated return to TD Garden in Boston, Mass., on Sat., Aug. 19, 2023, with two compelling championship bouts. In the ESPN+-streamed pay-per-view (PPV) main event, Bantamweight roost-ruler, Aljamain Sterling, plans to silence No. 2-seeded contender, Sean O’Malley. In UFC 292’s co-main event, women’s Strawweight champion, Zhang Weili, locks horns with No. 4-ranked contender, Amanda Lemos. We'll stockpile all the real-time UFC 292 updates, odds, start time, tickets, weigh ins, predictions, previews, video highlights, press conferences, winners, losers and much more from "Beantown" right here before, during and well after the ESPN+-streamed live PPV show concludes.
Sorry Merab, But ‘Chito’ Rematch Will ‘Make The Most Money’
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley wants to defend his 135-pound title against longtime nemesis Marlon Vera because "Chito" will draw more money than No. 2-ranked contender Merab Dvalishvili.
O’Malley Returns, Sideline Explodes
Video: UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley returns to Montana, helps Grizzlies celebrate comeback win over Ferris State Bulldogs on Sunday in Missoula.
“I Should Get A Rematch If Izzy Does”
Aljamain Sterling is pointing out what he feels is a double standard in how the UFC doles out rematches to popular champions.
Pour Some ‘Suga’ On ‘Dream’
Sean O’Malley threatened to "break" Devin Haney on Twitter, but "The Dream" reminded him that "MMA punks" are getting "knocked out by YouTubers" like Jake Paul.
‘Suga’ Shoots Down Thirsty ‘Funkmaster’
"Funkmaster" is still chasing a "Suga" rematch. And O’Malley isn’t interested in the slightest.
O’Malley Reveals Dvalishvili Knockout
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley won’t be fighting Merab Dvalishvili because "Suga" already knocked out "The Machine" last month in Boston.
One Last Time?
Coach Ray Longo wants UFC to give Chris Weidman one more "fair" fight so the "All American" ex-champion can retire from MMA with a victory.
MMA Rainia
Merab Dvalishvili rainy day workout video for Instagram caught by Sean O’Malley as the two bantamweights continue to beef ahead of their potential UFC title fight.
Midnight Mania! Suga Show Silences Cejudo, Claims Massive PPV Sales
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ESPN Insider Leaks Anemic UFC 292 PPV Buys
Sean O’Malley is being positioned as the next big star in MMA, but an insider at ESPN recently leaked the PPV buys for UFC 292 which may prove otherwise.
Weidman Suffered (Another) Broken Leg At UFC 292
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman reveals he suffered another broken leg in his UFC 292 loss to Brad Tavares earlier this month in Boston.
Commission Benches Weidman For Leg Damage
UFC 292 medical suspensions, injuries: Chris Weidman was benched for damage sustained to his legs against Brad Tavares in Boston and will need orthopedic clearance to make his Octagon return.
‘Magnum’ Tops O’Malley, Sterling For Biggest Payout
UFC 292 payouts and salaries: Zhang Weili took home the top fighter purse by defeating Amanda Lemos in Boston, earning more than Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling.
‘Tank’ Battalion Rolls Over Snarky ‘Suga’
Sean O’Malley vs. Tank Davis? Coaches for the undefeated boxer remain unimpressed by the mouthy UFC champion despite his achievements in MMA.
Pic! ‘Sugar’ Gets New ‘Champ’ Face Tattoos
CHAMP MMXXIII
Hear What White Said To O’Malley After Iconic UFC 292 Win
Sean O’Malley reveals what UFC president Dana White said to him after his epic TKO win over Aljamain Sterling last weekend at UFC 292.
Video! Massive ‘Funk Master’ Packs On 40 Pounds One Week After UFC 292
Aljamain Sterling may be headed to the welterweight division after revealing his current weight just one week after losing at UFC 292.
Merab Will ‘Wait A Year Or More’ For Title Shot
Top bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili has decided to step aside for Aljamain Sterling to rematch Sean O’Malley, even if it means waiting a year or more for the next UFC title shot.
Pay-To-Play ‘Suga’ Celebrates Sexcapades
Video: UFC champion Sean O’Malley on Bradley Martyn’s "Raw Talk" podcast explains his arrangement with wife Danya Gonzalez, explaining why "Suga" is able to cheat with zero repercussions.
Garry: ‘Wonderboy’ Fight Still On The Table
Undefeated welterweight prospect Ian Garry insists his Stephen Thompson fight is still on the table despite contrary comments from Dana White at UFC 292.
Garry ‘Had So Much Fun’ Beating Up ‘F—king Piece Of S—t’ Magny
Ian Machado Garry had his way with Neil Magny at UFC 292 this past weekend (Aug. 19, 2023).
Cops Threatened To Jail Garry Before UFC 292
Boston police threatened to arrest, jail undefeated welterweight sensation Ian Machado Garry the night before his UFC 292 PPV fight against Neil Magny.
That’s Gonna Leave A Mark
UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen triceps surgery leaves a nasty incision to repair the damage he suffered in his Rob Font win in Nashville.
‘He’ll Knock Merab Out Too’
Tim Welch believes Merab Dvalishvili makes a lot of the same mistakes Aljamain Sterling does ... and would end up losing to O’Malley just like "Funkmaster" did.
Undeserving ‘Joke’ Vera ‘Not Even Top 5!’
Merab Dvalishvili can’t find any logic in a Marlon "Chito" Vera UFC bantamweight title shot.
‘Rematch 2024’
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling announces timeline, weight class for his Octagon return, with one particular opponent in mind.
‘Suga’ Champ-Champ? ‘I Ain’t Calling For Volk’
O’Malley is known for being surprisingly honest about his chances of winning certain fights. He doesn’t like his chances against Alexander Volkanovski.
Midnight Mania! The Only One Who Scares ‘The Machine’
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Video: ‘CCC’ Reveals Sterling’s Advice-Seeking DMs
Aljamain Sterling’s first fight in Boston didn’t go as planned.
Petroski Apprehends Alleged Rest Stop Sex Predator
UFC 292 fighter Andre Petroski (and his cornermen) apprehended a suspected sexual predator terrorizing a NJ rest stop, insisting it was his duty as a man.
O’Malley Lands At No. 8 In P4P Rankings
Latest UFC rankings update features big moves for newly-crowned bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley and undefeated welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry after the UFC 292 fight card in Boston.
‘Settle Down Or I’ll Pick Henry’
"Suga" threatened to oust Vera from a potential Bantamweight title fight if the challenger wasn’t respectful enough.
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