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Sean O'Connell

"The Real OC"
21-10-0★ 3bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Vinny Magalhaes · TKO · Dec 30, 2018

21-10-0 · 15 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Vinny MagalhaesTKO · R3 5:00
PFLProfessional Fighters League - 2018 Season PFL Championships·December 30, 2018

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CAREER SUMMARY

Sean O'Connell holds a professional MMA record of 21-10-0. O'Connell has won 21 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, O'Connell lands 5.46 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: December 30, 2018. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
Reach
74"188 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Sep 2, 1983
Age
43
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Saint Paul, United States

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Vinny Magalhaes
    Professional Fighters League - 2018 Season PFL Championships· Dec 30, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 21-10 vs 18-10
    TKO
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Dan Spohn
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2· Oct 12, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 19-10 vs 18-6
    DEC
    R2 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Smealinho Rama
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2· Oct 12, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 20-10 vs 11-5-1
    KO
    R1 · 1:45
  4. LOSS
    vs Bozigit Ataev
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2018 Regular Season· Aug 29, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 18-10 vs 21-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:30
  5. WIN
    vs Ronny Markes
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2018 Regular Season· Jun 20, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 18-9 vs 18-6
    TKO
    R2 · 0:41
  6. LOSS
    vs Corey Anderson
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Abdurakhimov· Dec 9, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 17-9 vs 9-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:36
  7. LOSS
    vs Steve Bosse
    UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson· Jun 18, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 17-8 vs 12-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  8. LOSS
    vs Ilir Latifi
    UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· Jan 17, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 17-7 vs 11-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:30
  9. WIN
    vs Anthony Perosh
    UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt· May 10, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 17-6 vs 15-9
    TKO
    R1 · 0:56
  10. WIN
    vs Matt Van Buren
    UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver· Jan 18, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-6 vs 6-4
    TKO
    R3 · 2:11
    FOTN
  11. LOSS
    vs Gian Villante
    UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· Jun 28, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 15-6 vs 12-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  12. LOSS
    vs Ryan Jimmo
    UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy· Apr 16, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 15-5 vs 19-3
    TKO
    R1 · 4:27
  13. WIN
    vs Markhaile Wedderburn
    MFC 39: No Remorse· Jan 17, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 11-11
    SUB
    R1 · 1:49
  14. WIN
    vs Marvin Eastman
    Showdown Fights 12· Sep 28, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 18-15-1
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Chris Guillen
    Showdown Fights 9· Nov 16, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 13-4 vs 13-14
    TKO
    R3 · 0:17
  16. WIN
    vs Kip Ramos
    Showdown Fights 7· May 4, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:36
  17. WIN
    vs Trevor Carlson
    Showdown Fights 6· Feb 24, 2012· Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 6-1
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Ben Fuimaono
    Fight King· Jun 10, 2011· 10-4 vs 17-11-1
    TKO
  19. LOSS
    vs Joseph Henle
    Utah Regional· Nov 12, 2010· 9-4 vs 4-0-1
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Tony King
    United FO 1· Jul 24, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 2-2
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Dwight Parker
    World Championship Full Contact· Apr 3, 2010· 8-3 vs 4-3
    SUB
  22. LOSS
    vs Jordan Smith
    Showdown Fights· Feb 20, 2009· 7-3 vs 10-0
    SUB
  23. WIN
    vs Hank Weiss
    Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night· Nov 14, 2008· 7-2 vs 23-14
    DEC
  24. LOSS
    vs Hank Weiss
    Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night· Apr 5, 2008· 6-2 vs 23-11
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Lima Pule
    Ultimate Combat Experience· Dec 1, 2007· 6-1 vs 9-6
    SUB
  26. WIN
    vs Lima Pule
    Ultimate Combat Experience· Nov 10, 2007· 5-1 vs 8-5
    DEC
  27. WIN
    vs David Thomas
    Ultimate Combat Experience· Aug 18, 2007· 4-1 vs 2-2
    TKO
  28. LOSS
    vs Kevin Hill
    Ultimate Combat Experience· Jul 14, 2007· 3-1 vs 1-0
    TKO
  29. WIN
    vs Eric Wenzel
    Ultimate Combat Experience· Jun 16, 2007· 3-0 vs 4-3
    TKO
  30. WIN
    vs Kenneth Wirfs
    Ultimate Combat Experience· May 19, 2007· 2-0 vs 1-1
    TKO
  31. WIN
    vs Jason Delrio
    Ultimate Combat Experience· Apr 13, 2007· 1-0 vs 1-2
    TKO

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power97
Kick power77
Punch speed80
Kick speed62
Accuracy69
Takedowns64
Ground striking82
Submissions62
Chin93
Body strength79
Cardio66

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 21-10-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed5.46per min
49% accuracy
Strikes absorbed6.77per min
45% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed30%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 2-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed5.46per min
49% accuracy
Strikes absorbed6.77per min
45% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed30%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Sean O'Connell sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Sean O'Connell has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3
  1. ★ FOTNvs Steve Bosse · UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs ThompsonJun 18, 2016
  2. ★ FOTNvs Matt Van Buren · UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs SiverJan 18, 2015
  3. ★ FOTNvs Gian Villante · UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs MarquardtJun 28, 2014

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Sean O'Connell earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1694▲18
Peak
1721May 9, 2015
Rated fights
31
150016001700200820102012201420162018Apr 13, 2007 · 1542May 19, 2007 · 1578Jun 16, 2007 · 1612Jul 14, 2007 · 1559Aug 18, 2007 · 1597Nov 10, 2007 · 1629Dec 1, 2007 · 1654Apr 5, 2008 · 1629Nov 14, 2008 · 1645Feb 20, 2009 · 1625Apr 3, 2010 · 1642Jul 24, 2010 · 1655Nov 12, 2010 · 1626Jun 10, 2011 · 1645Feb 24, 2012 · 1662May 4, 2012 · 1683Nov 16, 2012 · 1695Sep 28, 2013 · 1709Jan 17, 2014 · 1714Apr 16, 2014 · 1702Jun 28, 2014 · 1696Jan 18, 2015 · 1705May 9, 2015 · 1721Jan 18, 2016 · 1705Jun 19, 2016 · 1691Dec 10, 2016 · 1677Jun 21, 2018 · 1665Aug 30, 2018 · 1647Oct 13, 2018 · 1676Oct 13, 2018 · 1664Dec 31, 2018 · 16941694

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Frequently asked questions

When does Sean O'Connell fight next?

Sean O'Connell has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Sean O'Connell's record?

Sean O'Connell's professional MMA record is 21-10-0.

Who is Sean O'Connell fighting next?

Sean O'Connell's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Sean O'Connell fight last?

Sean O'Connell most recently fought Vinny Magalhaes at Professional Fighters League - 2018 Season PFL Championships on Sunday, December 30, 2018, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Sean O'Connell fight in?

Sean O'Connell fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Sean O'Connell have?

Sean O'Connell has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Sean O'Connell won?

Sean O'Connell has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Sean O'Connell?

Sean O'Connell is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Sean O'Connell weigh?

Sean O'Connell weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Sean O'Connell's reach?

Sean O'Connell has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Sean O'Connell?

Sean O'Connell is 43 years old (born Sep 2, 1983).

Where is Sean O'Connell from?

Sean O'Connell is from the United States.

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