Marlon Vera vs Sean O'Malley
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They have met twice
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How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (3)
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Marlon Vera vs Sean O'Malley: Matchup Breakdown
Marlon Vera is 16-11 in the Bantamweight division with a 59.3% win rate. Sean O'Malley is 12-3 (1 NC) at Bantamweight, winning 75.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 2 times. The series is level at 1-1. Their most recent meeting was UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2 on Mar 9, 2024, won by Sean O'Malley by Decision - Unanimous in round 5.
Sean O'Malley holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,230 to 1,046. Career peaks are 1,204 for Marlon Vera and 1,283 for Sean O'Malley. Marlon Vera has 8 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins from 16 victories, a 75.0% finish rate. Sean O'Malley has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 58.3% of the time.
Marlon Vera stands 5' 8" with a reach of 70" and fights switch. Sean O'Malley is 5' 11" with a reach of 72", switch. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Sean O'Malley. Marlon Vera is 33, Sean O'Malley is 32.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Marlon Vera has landed 1,552 significant strikes at 47.9% accuracy with 14 takedowns and 32:54 of control time. Sean O'Malley has landed 1,131 at 60.3% with 3 takedowns and 2:03 of control.
Marlon Vera has 1 title fight (0 won) against 4 (2 won) for Sean O'Malley. They share 3 common opponents: Aiemann Zahabi, Pedro Munhoz, Song Yadong.
Have Marlon Vera and Sean O'Malley fought before?
Yes. Marlon Vera and Sean O'Malley have fought twice in the UFC (Marlon Vera 1, Sean O'Malley 1). Most recently, Sean O'Malley won by unanimous decision at UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2 on March 9, 2024.
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Who has more UFC wins, Marlon Vera or Sean O'Malley?
Marlon Vera has more UFC wins: 16 to 12. Marlon Vera's UFC record is 16-11; Sean O'Malley's is 12-3 (1 NC).
KO/TKO wins: Marlon Vera 8, Sean O'Malley 7. Submission wins: Marlon Vera 4, Sean O'Malley 0.
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Who is taller, Marlon Vera or Sean O'Malley?
Sean O'Malley is taller at 5'11", to Marlon Vera's 5'8" (3 inches). Sean O'Malley has the longer reach: 72 inches to 70.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.