Combat Edge Intelligence

Aiemann Zahabi vs Sean O'Malley

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

14-3-0Record20-3-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'8"Height5'11"
68"Reach72″
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Tristar GymTeamMMA Lab

What's at stake

Sean O'Malley is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Aiemann Zahabi carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Aiemann ZahabiNow 1724
If they win+20→ 1744
If they lose-12→ 1712
Sean O'MalleyNow 1815
If they win+12→ 1827
If they lose-20→ 1795

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1695 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1750 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.54
Sig. strikes / min
6.05
48%
Strike accuracy
61%
4.08
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.40
69%
Strike defense
60%
0.12
Takedown avg.
0.24
14%
Takedown accuracy
43%
84%
Takedown defense
61%
0
Submission avg.
0.24

Trajectory

Aiemann ZahabiSean O'Malley
170017501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (43%)
KO/TKO
13 (65%)
2 (14%)
Submission
1 (5%)
6 (43%)
Decision
6 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Sean O'Malley82%
Aiemann Zahabi 18%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Sean O'Malley a 82% favorite over Aiemann Zahabi in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Sean O'Malley holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1815 to 1724, a 91-point edge.

Sean O'Malley enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Aiemann Zahabi finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Sean O'Malley 70%.

Aiemann Zahabi and Sean O'Malley share 1 common opponent: Marlon Vera.

Sean O'Malley carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (split) · 2025
Marlon Vera
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2024