Aljamain Sterling is poised to go head-to-head with Sean O'Malley.
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Taking center stage at UFC 292 in Boston on Saturday night, Sterling is poised to go head-to-head with Sean O’Malley. This eagerly awaited showdown has garnered considerable anticipation, with both contenders openly expressing their unwavering confidence in the lead-up.
In anticipation of the impending bout, Aljamain Sterling emerges as a substantial favorite in the betting realm, a sentiment he finds himself aligning with. Beyond a mere alignment with the odds, Sterling exudes confidence in his victory, envisioning a second-round stoppage. He firmly believes that his prowess will prove overpowering for O’Malley.
Anticipating the forthcoming challenge, Aljamain Sterling expressed his enthusiasm for the chance during his appearance on UFC Embedded. Embracing his second consecutive main event, Sterling humorously quipped about potentially earning the nickname “Aljamain Event.” He eagerly encouraged viewers to tune in, acknowledging the significant platform this contest offers him.
“I’m excited for this opportunity, my second main event in a row. They gonna start calling me Aljamain Event after this one. Make sure you guys tune in, this is going to be a big opportunity for myself,” Aljamain Sterling said on UFC Embedded.
“The Long Island fans coming out to Boston, you guys are in for a great show. Sean’s a stud, but there’s levels, man. I’m going out there, I’m going to put it on this man from round one. I think it will be a second-round TKO,” Aljamain Sterling continued. “Henry Cejudo was the last victim. I took him from Triple C to Double C, and I can’t wait to make the UFC Sugar-free.”
Should Aljamain Sterling realize his forecast of a second-round TKO triumph against Sean O’Malley, the impact would be monumental. Notably, this victory could potentially mark a pivotal juncture for him. Furthermore, it might also serve as his swan song in the bantamweight division, given his inclination to ascend to a higher weight class—a decision he indicated before the impending bout.
Stepping into his title defense bout at UFC 292 against O’Malley, Sterling carries the momentum of a unanimous decision victory over Henry Cejudo in May. Preceding this triumph, he secured his bantamweight title defense for the second occasion by way of a TKO against TJ Dillashaw.
