UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 0:51
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
China
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Brazil
Ireland
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:43
Russia
R2, 2:39
Canada
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:59
Ukraine
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Brad Katona and Cody Gibson each received $50,000 for their ferocious three-round war in The Ultimate Fighter 31 Bantamweight Tournament Final.
Performance of the Night: Sean O’Malley earned $50,000 for his championship-winning second-round knockout of Aljamain Sterling, while strawweight queen Zhang Weili collected $50,000 for her record-setting title defense dominance over Amanda Lemos.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $520,000 | — | $50,000 | $570,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $134,000 | — | — | $134,000 | |
| WIN | $43,000 | $43,000 | — | $86,000 | |
| LOSS | $27,000 | — | — | $27,000 | |
| WIN | $155,000 | $155,000 | — | $310,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $426,000 | — | — | $426,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | $50,000 | $114,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | $50,000 | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $70,000 | — | — | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 |
*Disclosed fighter purses officially reported by the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission (MSAC). Figures reflect guaranteed base purses and contractual win bonuses. Total estimated amounts include official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) awarded to Sean O’Malley, Zhang Weili, Brad Katona, and Cody Gibson. Amounts do not include undisclosed pay-per-view points, promotional compliance payments, or locker room bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley
Sean O’Malley defeated Aljamain Sterling via second-round TKO at 0:51 of Round 2, becoming the eighth undisputed bantamweight champion in UFC history and snapping Sterling’s historic nine-fight division win streak.
Zhang Weili outlanded Amanda Lemos 296 to 29 in total strikes (+267 differential) and 163 to 24 in significant strikes (+139 differential), shattering the record for the most lopsided striking margin in any title fight in UFC history.
Zhang Weili landed 96 significant strikes on the ground against Amanda Lemos, setting the all-time UFC women’s single-fight record across all weight classes.
Brad Katona defeated Cody Gibson via unanimous decision to become the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to win two separate seasons of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF 27 and TUF 31).
Brad Katona (160) and Cody Gibson (164) combined to land 324 significant strikes, breaking the all-time UFC bantamweight record for combined significant strikes in a three-round bout.
Ian Machado Garry connected on all 43 of his attempted leg kicks against Neil Magny, scoring multiple knockdowns en route to sweeping the judges’ scorecards (including a rare 30-24 tally).
Karine Silva locked in a guillotine choke on Maryna Moroz at 4:59 of Round 1, becoming the first female fighter in UFC history to record three consecutive first-round submission finishes.
Drawing a capacity crowd of 18,293 spectators, UFC 292 generated $7,247,654.86 in ticket revenue, setting the all-time combat sports live gate record at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman completed a courageous 15-minute fight against Brad Tavares, returning to the Octagon 847 days after suffering a severe compound leg fracture.
Ian Machado Garry improved to 6-0 inside the Octagon (13-0 overall), securing the second-longest active winning streak in the UFC welterweight division.
Veteran Kurt Holobaugh submitted Austin Hubbard via triangle choke at 2:39 of Round 2, winning The Ultimate Fighter 31 lightweight crown and earning his first official UFC promotional victory.
Marlon Vera landed 141 significant strikes against Pedro Munhoz, surpassing 1,150 career bantamweight significant strikes to solidify his place among the top three volume strikers in 135-pound history.
When and where did UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley take place?
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley took place on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Who won the main event between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley?
Sean O’Malley defeated Aljamain Sterling via TKO (punches) at 0:51 of Round 2 to become the new undisputed UFC Bantamweight Champion.
What happened in the co-main event between Zhang Weili and Amanda Lemos?
Zhang Weili defended her UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship via unanimous decision (50–43, 50–44, 49–45), outlanding Amanda Lemos 296 to 29 in total strikes to set the all-time UFC title fight strike differential record (+267).
Who received the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 292?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus checks: Brad Katona vs. Cody Gibson won Fight of the Night, while Sean O’Malley and Zhang Weili were awarded Performance of the Night.
Who became the first two-time The Ultimate Fighter winner in history at UFC 292?
Canada’s Brad Katona defeated Cody Gibson via unanimous decision in the TUF 31 Bantamweight Final, becoming the first fighter in UFC history to win two seasons of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF 27 and TUF 31).
How dominant was Ian Machado Garry against Neil Magny?
Ian Machado Garry landed a flawless 43 of 43 leg kicks (100% accuracy), knocking Neil Magny down multiple times to earn a lopsided unanimous decision victory with scores of 30–26, 30–26, and 30–24.
How did Chris Weidman perform in his return fight?
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman made an emotional return to the Octagon 847 days after suffering a broken leg, going the full 15-minute distance before losing a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) to Brad Tavares.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 292?
UFC 292 drew an official sellout crowd of 18,293 fans generating a record live gate of $7,247,654.86 at the TD Garden in Boston.
Who called the fights on the broadcast for UFC 292?
The pay-per-view broadcast was called by the cage-side commentary team of Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters.
What record did Karine Silva set in the preliminary card?
Karine Silva submitted Maryna Moroz with a guillotine choke at 4:59 of Round 1, becoming the first female fighter in UFC history to score three consecutive first-round submission wins.
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