Sean O'Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi Prediction & Picks - UFC Freedom 250
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Sean O’Malley (19-3-0) versus Aiemann Zahabi (14-2-0) is a UFC Bantamweight division fight on Sunday night at the White House, Washington D.C. O’Malley is coming off a rough patch after losing his title to Merah Dvalishvili at UFC 306 via decision. His title chances appeared to go up in smoke after losing the repeat matchup via submission at UFC 316. However, the 31-year-old American defeated Song Yadong in January this year to re-enter the title chat.
As for Zahabi, questions are being asked about how long he can keep disappointing critics with impressive performances. He’s definitely not getting any younger at 38, though his record tells a different story. The Canadian has surprised everyone by going on a seven-run winning streak, fighting as the underdog on several occasions. He comes into this weekend’s fight as the exciting +325 underdog.
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Sean O'Malley - Aiemann Zahabi Key Points
- Sean O’Malley is 4-2 in his last six fights all-time.
- The total rounds went over 2.5 in the last four Sean O’Malley bouts.
- The total rounds went over 2.5 in the last four Aiemann Zahabi bouts.
- The fight was decided via decision in five of the last six Zahabi bouts.
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Our Sean O'Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi Prediction
Sean O’Malley has age and youthful energy on his side here. He’s one of the sharpest strikers in the division, averaging 6.05 significant strikes per minute with a solid success rate of 60%. He likes baiting his opponents into a counter-punch before picking up his sweet spots. However, Zahabi will be too experienced to fall for his tricks. The “Iceman” is a crafty boxer with a solid 69% strike defense. Fighting intelligence and composure have been his trademark styles during his recent upset wins. However, O’Malley is excellent at maximizing his reach against opponents with shorter hands. He holds a 3.5-inch reach advantage over the Canadian. This should give him an edge in this bout.
Our prediction for Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi: Sean O’Malley to win via decision.
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