Matt Van Buren vs. Sean O'Connell
Completed
MMA Bout
January 18, 2015
Jan 18, 2015
W
O'Connell defeats Van Buren
L
KO/TKO, Punches
2:11 Round 3 of 3, 12:11 Total
Fighter Comparison
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15-6-0
Climbed to 16-6 |
Pro
Record |
6-3-0
Fell to 6-4 |
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| Climbed to 16-6 | Record After Fight | Fell to 6-4 | ||
|
-205
(Moderate Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+175
(Slight Underdog) |
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Nation
|
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Salt Lake City
Utah |
Fights out of
|
Coconut Creek
Florida |
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31
+4 mos, 2 wks, 2 days |
Age at Fight |
28
+7 mos, 6 days |
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206.0 lbs
(93.4 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs) |
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|
6'1"
(185cm) |
Height |
6'5"
(196cm) |
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|
74.0"
(188cm) |
Reach |
76.5"
(194cm) |
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| Jeremy Horn's Elite Performance | Gym | Alliance MMA |
Van Buren vs. O'Connell Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Picks: 1,403
KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
O'Connell
79%
Van Buren
21%
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC Fight Night 59: McGregor vs. Siver
- Date: Sunday 01.18.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
- Referee: Gary Forman
- Venue: TD Garden
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 2 of 12)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Van Buren Disclosed Pay: $60,000
- O'Connell Disclosed Pay: $70,000
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Videos & Highlights
Interview | Sean O'Connell Feared His 'UFC Career Would Be Over Before It Really Began'
Event Discussion
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