21
71%
Finish Rate
12
KO / TKO
3
Submissions
2007
Pro Debut
Biography
Sean O'Connell is an American former professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed and won a title in the Light Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). A professional competitor since 2007, O'Connell has formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Maximum Fighting Championship. He currently serves as a commentator for the PFL. Sean is also known for his "antics" pre-fight, in which he demonstrates comedic comradery with his opponent.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy49%
Takedown accuracy0%
5.46
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
6.77
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
0
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.54
avg
Submissions
0.81
avg
Knockdowns
Reach 188 cmUFC debut Apr. 16, 2014Born Saint Paul, United StatesTeam Jeremy Horn's Elite Performance MMA
How He Wins
KO / TKO12
Decision0
Submission3
Finish Rate
71%
15 of 21
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
W
L
L
L
W
L
W
W
W
Mixed Martial Arts31 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win |  Vinny MagalhãesH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R3 | PFL 11 | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Win |  Smealinho RamaH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | PFL 9 | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Loss |  Bozigit AtaevH2H | TKO (spinning back kick and punches) | R1 | PFL 7 | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Win | Ronny MarkesH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | PFL 2 | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Loss |  Corey AndersonH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov | Dec 9, 2016 |
| Loss | Steve BosséH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Loss |  Ilir LatifiH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz | Jan 17, 2016 |
| Win |  Anthony PeroshH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt | May 10, 2015 |
| Win | Matt Van BurenH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver | Jan 18, 2015 |
| Loss | Gian VillanteH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt | Jun 28, 2014 |
| Loss | Ryan JimmoH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy | Apr 16, 2014 |
| Win | Markhaile WedderburnH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | MFC 39 | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Win | Marvin EastmanH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Showdown Fights 12 | Sep 28, 2013 |
| Win | Chris GuillenH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | Showdown Fights 9 | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Win | Kip RamosH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Showdown Fights 7 | May 4, 2012 |
| Win | Trevor CarlsonH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Showdown Fights 6 | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Win | Ben FuimaonoH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Fight Night: Explosion | Jun 10, 2011 |
| Loss | Joseph HenleH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | ZarMMA: Fight Night | Nov 12, 2010 |
| Win | Tony KingH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFO: Rumble at the Races | Jul 24, 2010 |
| Win | Dwight ParkerH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | WCFC: World Championship Full Contact | Apr 3, 2010 |
| Loss | Jordan SmithH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Throwdown Showdown 3 | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Win | Hank WeissH2H | Decision | R3 | Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 5 | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Loss | Hank WeissH2H | KO (punches) | R2 | Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 1 | Apr 5, 2008 |
| Win | Lima PuleH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UCE: Worlds Collide | Dec 1, 2007 |
| Win | Lima PuleH2H | Decision (majority) | R3 | UCE: Episode 6 | Nov 10, 2007 |
| Win | David ThomasH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | UCE: Episode 6 | Aug 18, 2007 |
| Loss | Kevin HillH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UCE: Episode 1 | Jul 14, 2007 |
| Win | Eric WenzelH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UCE: Finals | Jun 16, 2007 |
| Win | Kenneth WirfsH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UCE: Episode 7 | May 19, 2007 |
| Win | Jason DelrioH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UCE: Episode 2 | Apr 13, 2007 |
| Win | Daniel Spohn | Decision (majority) | 2018 PFL Light Heavyweight Quarterfinal bout. | 2 | — |
Related Fighters
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