Boston was the epicenter of the MMA world last night when Sean O’Malley defeated Aljamain Sterling during their Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292. The pay per view event was held at TD Garden last night (August 19, 2023). A second round TKO brought in the “Suga” era. Dana White said this was the biggest bantamweight main event ever, drawing $7.25 million in ticket sales.
O’Malley moves to 9-1. His sole loss came at UC 252 in 2020 against Marlon Vera. O’Malley was injured during the fight and has asked for a rematch.
Check out these ringside shots from the fight.
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Natalia Silva celebrates after defeating Andrea Lee during their Flyweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Natalia Silva throws a kick against Andrea Lee during their Flyweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Gerald Meerschaert (L) throws a punch against Andre Petroski during their Middleweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Andre Petroski throws a punch against Gerald Meerschaert during their Middleweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Cody Gibson throws a punch against Brad Katona during their Bantamweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Brad Katona throws a punch against Cody Gibson during their Bantamweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Cody Gibson throws a punch against Brad Katona at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Cody Gibson faces off with Brad Katona during their Bantamweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Kurt Holobaugh (L) throws a punch against Austin Hubbard during their Lightweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Kurt Holobaugh (R) throws a punch against Austin Hubbard during their Lightweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Kurt Holobaugh celebrates after defeating Austin Hubbard during their Lightweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Austin Hubbard throws a punch against Kurt Holobaugh during their Lightweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Gregory Rodrigues celebrates after defeating Denis Tiuliulin during their Middleweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Austin Hubbard (L) throws a punch against Kurt Holobaugh during their Lightweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Gregory Rodrigues faces off with Denis Tiuliulin during their Middleweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Brad Tavares gets ready to fight Chris Weidman during their Middleweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Brad Tavares throws a kick against Chris Weidman during their Middleweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Chris Weidman faces off with Brad Tavares during their Middleweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Pedro Munhoz throws a punch against Marlon Vera during their Bantamweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Pedro Munhoz throws a punch against Marlon Vera during their Bantamweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Marlon Vera celebrates after defeating Pedro Munhoz during their Bantamweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Mario Bautista celebrates after defeating Da’Mon Blackshear during their Bantamweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Pedro Munhoz throws a punch against Marlon Vera during their Bantamweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Marlon Vera throws a kick against Pedro Munhoz during their Bantamweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Mario Bautista throws a punch against Da’Mon Blackshear during their Bantamweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Ian Machado Garry celebrates after defeating Neil Magny during their Welterweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Ian Machado Garry knocks down Neil Magny during their Welterweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Mario Bautista throws a punch against Da’Mon Blackshear during their Bantamweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Ian Machado Garry throws a kick against Neil Magny during their Welterweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Ian Machado Garry faces off against Neil Magny during their Welterweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Neil Magny throws a punch against Ian Machado Garry during their Welterweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Zhang Weili of China knocks down Amanda Lemos during their Strawweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Zhang Weili of China throws a punch against Amanda Lemos during their Strawweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Amanda Lemos throws a punch against Zhang Weili of China during their Strawweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Zhang Weili of China throws a punch against Amanda Lemos during their Strawweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Amanda Lemos throws a punch against Zhang Weili of China during their Strawweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Sean O’Malley celebrates after defeating Aljamain Sterling during their Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Sean O’Malley celebrates after defeating Aljamain Sterling during their Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Sean O’Malley celebrates after defeating Aljamain Sterling during their Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Sean O’Malley throws a punch against Aljamain Sterling during their Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Sean O’Malley throws a punch against Aljamain Sterling during their Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Sean O’Malley throws a punch against Aljamain Sterling during their Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Sean O’Malley talks to Aljamain Sterling after the Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Sean O’Malley gets ready to face Aljamain Sterling during their Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Sean O’Malley throws a kick against Aljamain Sterling during their Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Aljamain Sterling throws a punch against Sean O’Malley during their Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Sean O’Malley gets ready to fight Aljamain Sterling for the Bantamweight title at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Sean O’Malley celebrates after defeating Aljamain Sterling during their Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Aljamain Sterling throws a kick against Sean O’Malley during their Bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
UFC 292: Sterling v O’Malley
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Bruce Buffer announces the fighters at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
