Two of the best at bantamweight face off for gold at UFC 292 on August 19 when Aljamain Sterling defends the UFC bantamweight title against Sean O’Malley.
Both look to prove their value in front of a passionate fanbase at the TD Garden in Boston. The fight will air on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S.
Sterling beat Petr Yan via DQ in 2021 to win the title after being struck by an illegal knee to the face. He then defeated Yan via split decision in his first defense and followed up with wins over T.J. Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo.
A Dana White’s Contender Series standout, O’Malley beat Yan via controversial decision to earn a title shot. “Sugar” is 4-0 with one no-contest since 2021. Confident in his abilities, O’Malley and Sterling have been at a war of words as of late. Still, O’Malley can’t help but give Sterling his props.
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“I’m fighting a prime bantamweight GOAT right now,” O’Malley told Bloody Elbow via Yahoo Sports. “He’s the best bantamweight UFC has ever had. He’s defended the belt more than anyone. He’s in his prime. He just beat Henry Cejudo, who’s a two-time division champion. So yeah, it’s an exciting, difficult challenge that I’m excited to go out there and compete.”
The co-main event will see Zhang Weili defend the UFC strawweight title against Amanda Lemos. Zhang beat Jessica Andrade for the strawweight title but lost the belt to Rose Namajunas. In November, she regained the belt against Carla Esparza. Lemos is on a two-fight win streak and beat Marina Rodriguez in her last fight, also in November, via TKO.
Want to buy UFC 292? Here's all you need to know to watch the event, including the price.
How to watch UFC 292: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. August 19 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat. August 19 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sun. August 20 | BT Sport |
| Australia | Sun. August 20 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley PPV price: How much does UFC 292 cost?
- $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $124.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 292 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 292 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 292 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $124.98, then $99.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $79.99, then $12.99/month |
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What time is UFC 292: Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley today?
In the U.S., UFC 292 starts with the early prelims at 6 p.m. ET. The prelims start at 8 p.m. ET while the main card is at 10 p.m. ET. Sterling and O'Malley should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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| Region | Date | Early Prelims Start Time | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Sat. August 19 | 6 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Sat. August 19 | 3 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. PT | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sun. August 20 | 11 p.m. BST | 1 a.m. BST | 3 a.m. BST | 5:15 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sun. August 20 | 8 a.m. AEST | 10 a.m. AEST | 12 p.m. AEST | 2:15 p.m. AEST |
UFC 292 fight card
Main card
- Aljamain Sterling (c) vs. Sean O'Malley for the UFC bantamweight title
- Zhang Weili (c) vs. Amanda Lemos for the UFC strawweight title
- Marlon Vera vs. Pedro Munhoz; Bantamweights
- Da’mon Blackshear vs. Mario Bautista; Bantamweights
- Ian Machado Garry vs. Neil Magny; Welterweights
Prelims
- Chris Weidman vs. Brad Tavares; Middleweights
- Gregory Rodrigues vs. Denis Tiuliulin; Middleweights
- Austin Hubbard vs. Kurt Holobaugh in an Ultimate Fighter lightweight finals bout
- Brad Katona vs. Cody Gibson in an Ultimate Fighter bantamweight finals bout
Early Prelims
- Andre Petroski vs. Gerald Meerschaert; Middleweights
- Andrea Lee vs. Natalia Silva; Flyweights
- Karine Silva vs. Maryna Moroz; Flyweights
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