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Combat Edge Intelligence

Sean O'Malley vs Thomas Almeida

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

20-3-0Record22-5-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'11"Height5'7"
72″ReachTBD
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
MMA LabTeamChute Boxe Diego Lima

What's at stake

Sean O'Malley is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Thomas Almeida carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Sean O'MalleyNow 1815
If they win+11→ 1826
If they lose-21→ 1794
Thomas AlmeidaNow 1700
If they win+16→ 1716
If they lose-8→ 1692

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.

1750 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1661 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

6.05
Sig. strikes / min
4.84
61%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.40
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.93
60%
Strike defense
62%
0.24
Takedown avg.
0.17
43%
Takedown accuracy
14%
61%
Takedown defense
76%
0.24
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Sean O'MalleyThomas Almeida
170017501800202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

13 (65%)
KO/TKO
17 (77%)
1 (5%)
Submission
4 (18%)
6 (30%)
Decision
1 (5%)

Combat Edge model read

Sean O'Malley76%
Thomas Almeida 24%Elo baseline: 66%

The Combat Edge model makes Sean O'Malley a 76% favorite over Thomas Almeida in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (66%).

Sean O'Malley holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1815 to 1700, a 115-point edge.

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

Thomas Almeida enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Sean O'Malley finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Thomas Almeida 95%.

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