BOSTON — Helena native Sean O'Malley made history on Saturday night when he won the UFC's bantamweight championship with a second-round TKO over Aljamain Sterling at the TD Garden at UFC 292.
O'Malley knocked down Sterling with a counter-right punch then finished him with ground strikes, sending the crowd into a frenzy. With the win, O'Malley became the first Montanan to win a UFC title.
O'Malley's stardom has risen to a different level as one of the faces of the UFC, but his journey started in the Treasure State in Helena.
MTN Sports covered O'Malley in the lead-up to UFC 292 as well as the entire week in Boston, and here's a look back and collection of stories our sports team put together in covering O'Malley's rise in Montana to his historic night in Boston.
Follow these links to relive our coverage:
Montana Suga Show: Sean O’Malley’s Helena upbringing a key part of UFC success
'Look at him today': For former coaches and teammates, Sean O'Malley's rise in MMA is no surprise
'Best buddy to have': Sean O’Malley makes lasting impact outside the UFC octagon
"It's his belt": Friends and family of Sean O'Malley offer fight predictions, messages
'Molded who I was': Sean O'Malley credits growing up in Montana as 'huge role' in UFC success
Red Hawk and Suga: Partnership between Tim Welch, Sean O’Malley keeps winning
Love him or hate him: UFC 292 fighters weigh in on Sean O'Malley title bout
After fiery press conference, successful weight cut, Helena's Sean O'Malley on doorstep of UFC title
PHOTOS: Sean O'Malley's historic week at UFC 292 in Boston
With UFC title win, Helena's Sean O'Malley no longer the future – he's the present
