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UFC 292 Predictions: Aljamain Sterling vs Sean O’Malley Preview and Odds

UFC 292 Predictions: Aljamain Sterling vs Sean O’Malley Preview and Odds

Ahead of Sterling vs O'Malley, here's our UFC 292 predictions and preview. Read more to find out the latest betting odds for the event.

UFC 292 Predictions: Aljamain Sterling vs Sean O’Malley will go down this weekend. The bantamweight champion will put his belt on the line against the outspoken challenger. So ahead of the high-profile clash between the two, we preview the contest and give our predictions for the fight. Follow UFC 292: Sterling vs O’Malley LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN. 

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Sterling and O’Malley will headline the card at the TD Garden in Boston. They will headline a 10-fight card which will also feature another title bout. However, the main focus of the event will be on Sterling vs O’Malley. So here’s how we think the fight will go.

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UFC 292: Sterling vs O’Malley Preview and Prediction

Sterling will enter the octagon as the champion of the division and on the back of an impressive win over Henry Cejudo. O’Malley is the number-two ranked bantamweight in the world and will enter the octagon on the back of a controversial decision win over Petr Yan.

When we look at their physical attributes, Aljamain Sterling stands at 5’7”, has a punching reach of 71”, and a 39” leg reach. O’Malley, on the other hand, stands at 5’11”, has a punching reach of 72”, and a 40” leg reach. Therefore, the challenger has a slight upper hand.

If we compare their numbers, Sterling lands 4.7 significant strikes per minute at 61%. Furthermore, he gets over two takedowns per fifteen minutes at a 24% accuracy. O’Malley, on the other hand, lands 7.4 significant strikes per minute at 61%. However, he gets only 0.45 takedowns per fifteen minutes at a 42% accuracy. Therefore, O’Malley is the better striker, while Sterling is the better wrestler.

Our prediction: Sean O’Malley beats Aljamain Sterling by TKO.

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UFC 292: Sterling vs O’Malley latest betting odds

According to the official betting odds of the UFC, Aljamain Sterling enters the octagon as the favorite. He is a -258 favorite while O’Malley is a +210 underdog. The full breakdown of the odds reveals that some odds are in favor of O’Malley. However, if you are looking to bet on the event, we encourage you to bet responsibly, as anything can happen.

So there you have it. This is how we think UFC 292 will go. What do you make of our predictions? Who do you think will come out on top?

Follow UFC 292: Sterling vs O’Malley LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN. 

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