Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Sean O'Connell
United StatesSean O'Connell
“The Real OC”
17-9-0
RESULT

Sean O'Connell def. Dan Spohn (Decision)

Majority Decision · Round 2 · 5:00
Dan Spohn
United StatesDan Spohn
“Dragon”
19-9-1
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, United States

Sean O'Connell defeated Dan Spohn by Majority Decision in round 2 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2, held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Long Beach Arena, Long Beach.

Judges' Scorecards

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The commission did not release round-by-round scores for this fight.

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Sean O'Connell vs Dan Spohn?

Sean O'Connell defeated Dan Spohn by Majority Decision in round 2 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2, held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Long Beach Arena, Long Beach.

What were the judges' scorecards for Sean O'Connell vs Dan Spohn?

The judges scored it 19–19, 19–18, 19–18 — Sean O'Connell won the decision.

Referee
Mike Beltran
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Sean O'Connell 36%64% Dan Spohn

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

17-9-0
Record
19-9-1
1472
Elo rating
1570
3
Win Streak
0
42
Age
41
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
Orthodox
Stance
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Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

5.46
SLpM
—
48%
Str. Acc.
—
6.77
SApM
—
45%
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
—
0%
TD Acc.
—
30%
TD Def.
—
0.50
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Sean O'Connell · 4-1
  • W
    Vinny Magalhaes
    Professional Fighters League - 2018 Season PFL ChampionshipsMon, Dec 31, 2018
    TKO · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Dan Spohn
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2Sat, Oct 13, 2018
    Majority Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Smealinho Rama
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2Sat, Oct 13, 2018
    Knockout · R1 · 1:45 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Bozigit Ataev
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Aug 30, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 3:30 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Ronny Markes
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 21, 2018
    TKO · R2 · 0:41 · Light Heavyweight
Dan Spohn · 0-4-1
  • L
    Ty Flores
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2023 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 8, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 212 lb Catchweight
  • D
    Emiliano Sordi
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 17, 2021
    Draw · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Marthin Hamlet
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Apr 29, 2021
    Submission · R2 · 0:52 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Bozigit Ataev
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 6, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 3:25 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Sean O'Connell
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2Sat, Oct 13, 2018
    Majority Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 7 fights · 0 fights
43.4
Avg sig. strikes
—
0.00
Avg takedowns
—
1:56
Avg control time
—
109
Career high strikes
—
0
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Sean O'Connell
Strike target
Dan Spohn
68%
Head
—
21%
Body
—
11%
Leg
—
Sean O'Connell
Strike position
Dan Spohn
70%
Distance
—
25%
Clinch
—
5%
Ground
—