Sean O’Malley Reveals the Exact Date for His Bantamweight Title Fight Against Aljamain Sterling

The bantamweight division in the UFC is heating up, with intense rivalries and thrilling matchups captivating fans around the world. Recently, UFC 288 showcased a highly anticipated title defense as Aljamain Sterling faced off against Henry Cejudo. The bout lived up to the hype, and after Sterling emerged victorious, a new challenger stepped into the spotlight.

Sean O’Malley, the number two contender in the division, made his presence known by entering the Octagon immediately after the fight. The tension in the air was palpable as O’Malley and Sterling engaged in an intense face-off. It definitely set the stage for their upcoming clash. It became clear that O’Malley had his sights set on the bantamweight title and was ready to challenge Sterling for the belt.

Sean O’Malley reveals the date for his championship fight

In a recent interview with Michael Bisping, O’Malley dropped a bombshell regarding the date of his highly anticipated fight. During the interview, O’Malley engaged in a conversation with former UFC fighter Mike Perry. Perry mentioned that while he was familiar with O’Malley, they had never truly got a chance to chill together.

O’Malley seized the moment to reveal the date of his fight against Sterling. “August 19th, after I knock out Aljamain Sterling, one of our brothers, we’ll party“, O’Malley stated. The revelation of the fight date added an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for fans eager to witness this epic showdown.

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Adding to the excitement, August 19th coincides with UFC 292, scheduled to take place at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The venue itself adds a historical significance, as Boston has been a hotbed for memorable UFC events in the past.

Aljamain Sterling mocks Sean O’Malley

Talking about his fight against ‘Sugar’, champion Aljamain Sterling had a slightly different answer. After his UFC 288 class, Sterling appeared in the MMA Hour Show with Ariel Helwani. There, he was asked about the details of his fight against the 28-year-old. Sterling went on to mock his future opponent.

“Sean doesn’t have a say in anything. He listens to Daddy Dana. He is gonna do what Daddy Dana says. Sean, I know you are out there watching right now. I am gonna look good whooping that *ss baby. September!”

While Sterling mentioned the month of September, O’Malley may have confirmed that the fight will take place one month prior to that. MMA fans are eagerly awaiting this monumental showdown that promises to leave a lasting impact on the division.

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