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Sean O’Malley’s stunning masterclass against Aljamain Sterling shocked everyone on Saturday at UFC 292 as he captured the bantamweight title. O’Malley sniped Sterling with a powerful right-hand punch in the second round, knocking him out and clinching the UFC bantamweight title from Sterling’s grasp.

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The world of combat sports celebrated Sean O’Malley’s masterclass as he emerged victorious, despite many people rooting for Sterling. His victory left everyone in awe. Joe Rogan was among those left awestruck by Edwards’ masterclass. He shared a photo of himself visibly enjoying the fights.

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Joe Rogan praises Sean O’Malley sensational UFC 292 victory

Joe Rogan lauded Sean O’Malley for his “perfect” right hand, which resulted in his sensational bantamweight title victory at UFC 292 on Saturday night in Boston. Meanwhile, Daniel Cormier compared it to Conor McGregor’s famous knockout of Jose Aldo.

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Sean O’Malley greatly impressed Rogan with the masterclass he displayed against Sterling. While doing the commentary for the match, he exclaimed, “It’s a great stoppage, but you want to give the champion a chance to recover. However, what a picture-perfect right hand by Sean O’Malley!”

He proceeded to relish the match’s highlights a day after the fateful showdown while engaging in some cardio. He took to Instagram and posted a picture where he can be seen doing cardio while also enjoying the match’s highlights. Rogan stated “Getting in some cardio and rewatching a masterpiece performance by Sean O’malley
Congrats to the new champ!!”

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O’Malley’s masterclass in the second round

As the second round commenced, Sterling started with a body kick, but O’Malley slipped while trying to counter. Sterling then tried a takedown, but O’Malley defended and created distance. Sterling managed to land a jab as O’Malley circled away.

The fight took a sudden turn when Sterling rushed in and got hit with a precise counter right from O’Malley. Sterling fell to the ground, and O’Malley followed up with a series of accurate ground strikes. Referee Goddard briefly halted the action to allow Sterling to recover, but O’Malley’s unrelenting assault prompted Goddard to intervene and pronounce ‘Sugar’ Sean as the victor.

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Sean ‘Suga’ O’Malley’s spectacular triumph at UFC 292, achieved through a forceful right-hand punch that clinched the bantamweight title, has reverberated throughout the combat sports realm. Notably, his masterful performance garnered admiration from notable figures such as Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier.

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Suryakant Das is a senior writer who leads UFC live coverage at EssentiallySports, known for his broad expertise and standout professionalism in MMA journalism. Over two years in the field, he has become a key voice on real-time event updates, pre- and post-fight interviews, and analysis of viral moments from the Joe Rogan Experience. His dynamic reporting is backed by selection to the Journalistic Excellence Program, which hones advanced editorial skills and strategic coverage approaches for top talent. Suryakant’s career is defined by his ability to deliver both speed and depth. His versatile background spans sports journalism, content writing, and editorial roles, helping him navigate fast-paced live coverage and deliver meaningful stories with clarity and precision. Recognition from respected MMA figures such as Nina-Marie Daniele and Hall of Famer Michael Bisping further marks him as a trusted authority in the UFC community.

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