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Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley returns to action against surging contender Aiemann Zahabi in a featured bout at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House.
UFC Freedom 250 odds have O’Malley penciled as a -400 favorite against +295 underdog Zahabi, who brings a seven-fight winning streak into what could serve as a title eliminator in the bantamweight division.
My Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi predictions tell you why O’Malley will come out a winner on the scorecards on Sunday, June 14.
Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi fight prediction: Sean O’Malley to win (-425)
Aiemann Zahabi enters on a seven-fight winning streak that is less impressive than it should be. Many of those victories came against aging opponents he simply outworked.
Against O’Malley, he’ll be giving up advantages in height, reach, speed, power, and striking accuracy against a former champion in his prime.
Zahabi isn’t a dominant grappler, which will allow O’Malley to control the fight from start to finish.
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Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi best bet: Sean O’Malley by decision (+100)
Zahabi’s run has got him this far, but he’ll go no further. O’Malley is a younger, faster, and more dangerous striker than anyone he has faced during that stretch.
With Zahabi lacking a clear grappling advantage, he will likely be forced into a striking match against one of the division’s most accomplished strikers.
COVERS INTEL: O’Malley holds advantages in height (three inches), reach (four inches), and striking accuracy (60% to 47%), giving him measurable edges in what is anticipated to be a striking match.Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi odds
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| Method of Victory | O’Malley | Zahabi |
| To win outright | <<-425>> | <<+305>> |
| To win by KO/TKO | <<+185>> | <<+1200>> |
| To win by decision | <<-105>> | <<+550>> |
| To win by submission | <<+1500>> | <<+2400>> |
| Total rounds | Over 2.5 <<-210>> |
Under 2.5 <<+160>> |
Odds as of 6-13.
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Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi tale of the tape
| O’Malley | Zahabi | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Age | 38 |
| 5-foot-11 | Height | 5-foot-8 |
| Bantamweight | Weight Class | Bantamweight |
| 72 inches | Reach | 68 inches |
| 19-3 | Record | 14-2 |
| 12 | Wins by KO | 6 |
| 1 | Wins by submission | 2 |
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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