“Suga” Sean O’Malley emerged as the bantamweight champion, catching everyone by surprise. Despite fan and MMA expert predictions favoring Sterling’s win, the narrative took a sharp turn as O’Malley’s precisely placed right hook brought the champion down. This shift in the bantamweight landscape was unforeseen, resembling a sudden overthrow of a king’s reign. Notable figures, from Ryan Garcia to Dillion Danis, reacted in sheer amazement to the unexpected turn of events.
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UFC 292: Ryan Garcia And Many Reacted On Sean O’Malley Outclassing Aljamain Sterling
The turning point came in round two when O’Malley delivered a knockout punch to Aljamain Sterling, who was the reigning division champion. In an unforeseen twist, O’Malley countered with a forceful right punch that visibly shook Sterling, leading to his abrupt collapse onto the mat.
Moving quickly, O’Malley unleashes a series of ground-and-pound strikes, prompting referee Goddard to intervene and stop the fight. This decisive moment solidifies O’Malley’s position as the new champion. Sterling promptly gets up, showing signs of disorientation rather than anger over the stoppage. Following this victory, fans across the internet, including both established superstars and other enthusiasts, have been buzzing about the outcome. Notable figures like Garcia and Danis had the following reactions:
SUGA SEAN TOO LIT 🔥 AAAHHHH
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) August 20, 2023
I can’t even hate; that was beautiful. I know we have our beef, but that was a work of art. Congratulations, Sean O’Malley.
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) August 20, 2023
The sugar show is all
gold baby congratz to @SugaSeanMMA— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouse) August 20, 2023
Not a lot of celebrating from Suga. Very calm as the belt is draped around his waist. Almost like he was processing it all.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 20, 2023
From Garcia to Helwani, and even Danis, whom he has a feud with, O’Malley’s victory was acknowledged as a masterful display. They described his win as a work of art, highlighting its beauty. Interestingly, even after clinching victory, O’Malley remained remarkably composed, almost as if he was either processing the moment or had anticipated such an outcome.
O’Malley’s marketable appeal stands out, especially in the absence of Conor McGregor. The UFC community was in need of someone like him to step into the role of a UFC face. While there are other widely popular UFC superstars, O’Malley possesses that unique quality that could propel him to true superstardom, drawing massive crowds to arenas. Now that he holds the UFC championship title, it’s intriguing to anticipate how he’ll fare in the division.
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