UFC is shipping up to Boston once again. The promotion returns to Beantown on Saturday night for the first time since October 2019 with a championship doubleheader in store for UFC 292. Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling looks to defend his crown against fast-rising challenger Sean O’Malley in the main event. Plus, women’s strawweight queen Zhang Weili welcomes Amanda Lemos in the co-main event.
Sterling’s reign as UFC bantamweight champion has been riddled with outcomes that have capped his popularity as a leading man. His stint as UFC champion has included one disqualification win, two split decisions, and a decisive victory over TJ Dillashaw, who entered with one immobilized shoulder. Sterling’s grappling has been impossible to solve lately but the results have not translated to a level of popularity that matches his skill.
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O’Malley, meanwhile, has built up a cult following with his brash style and flair for the dramatic, walk-off KO. Of his 10 UFC appearances, seven have ended in…
