UFC 292 Predictions: UFC News: In just a few hours, we will see an exciting showdown between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley in the bantamweight division for the gold. The reigning champion is set to defend his belt against the confident challenger O’Malley. Ahead of this much-anticipated matchup, we’re taking a closer look at the fight and checking out predictions from MMA pros. It’s shaping up to be a high-profile clash that’s not to be missed! Check what pro’s have said.
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Check Out Pros’ UFC 292 Predictions for Sterling vs O’Malley
Stepping into the octagon, Sterling holds the division’s championship title, boosted by a remarkable victory against Henry Cejudo. On the other side, O’Malley, ranked as the second-best bantamweight globally, steps in following a contentious decision win against Petr Yan.
With a two-year championship reign under his belt, 34-year-old Sterling has successfully defended his title against all challengers in a string of nine fights. As he prepares to face off against the 28-year-old division sensation, O’Malley, the stage is set for an intriguing showdown. Now, let’s delve into the predictions of MMA experts for this highly anticipated fight.
- Cory Sandhagen stated, “I think Sterling is gonna win. I don’t know Sterling is really good at staying a bit ahead and I think that is what he tries to do. And it’s a smartway of fighting and yes I think it will be a close one but Sterling will likely keep the track of winning.”
- Raul Rosas stated, “Aljamain Sterling gonna finish him I think in the first or second round. I recently went back and watched Cory Sandhagen fight with Aljamain. We know Sandhagen has good sparring stuff. So I just feel O’Malley is ready for a guy like Sterling.”
- Yadong Song, “I believe Aljamain Sterling is strong and funky.”
- Stephen Thompson: “I gotta go with my buddy Aljamain. We go way back. I think his wrestling credentials will gonna help him win in this fight. He got a long opponent O’Malley but I think he can close that gap.”
- Geoff Neal: “I’m going with Aljamain, he’s gonna take him down. I don’t see O’Malley defending anything.
Bassil Hafez, Damon Jackson, Dustin Jacoby, Jeremiah Wells, Max Griffin, and more have all shown their support for Sterling by predicting his victory. It’s evident that Sterling holds a significant advantage in this matchup. However, if O’Malley manages to shine, it could potentially lead to one of the most surprising upsets of the year. The stakes are high, and all eyes are on this clash!
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