Two of the UFC’s most divisive fighters collide this weekend when Aljamain Sterling takes on Sean O’Malley in the main event of UFC 292.
Wrestling expert Sterling will defend his bantamweight title in the highly anticipated bout as the Jamaican American looks to build on wins over Peter Yan, TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo – all former champions.
O’Malley, meanwhile, had become a crowd favorite for his great shot and confidence in him, and his profile certainly gave him a title shot. However, the American beat former champion Fei Yan last year, albeit in a controversial decision.
In the co-main event, two-time strawweight champion Zhang Weili defended her title against Amanda Lemos.
Here’s everything you need to know.
when is it?
Playoffs are scheduled to begin at 1 a.m. on Sunday, August 20 (5 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. ET Saturday), with the next main card at 3 a.m. BST (7 p.m. PT, 9 p.m. ET, 10 p.m. ET on Saturday).
How can I watch?
The card will air live on TNT Sports in the UK, with the broadcaster’s app and website also airing the fights.
In the US, ESPN+ will broadcast the event live, as will the fight card from the UFC.
full card (subject to change)
Zhang Weili defends the Straw Belt in the UFC 292 co-main event
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Aljamin Sterling (C) vs. Sean O’Malley (bmweight belt)
Zhang Weili (C) – Amanda Lemos (Women’s Strawweight Championship)
Marlon Vera – Pedro Munhos (bantamweight)
Neil Magney vs Ian Machado-Jari (Lightweight)
Cody Garbrandt vs Mario Bautista (Bantamweight)
Marlon Vera – Pedro Munhos (bantamweight)
Chris Weidman – Brad Tavares (welterweight)
Gregory Rodriguez vs Denis Tullulin (welterweight)
Austin Hubbard vs. Kurt Holubow (Lightweight)
Andrei Petroski vs. Gerald Mearschaert (welterweight)
Andrea Lee – Natalya Silva (women’s flyweight)
Karen Silva vs. Marina Moroz (female flyweight)
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