UFC Freedom 250
Washington, USA
14 Jun 2026
Catchweight
VS
53%
O'Malley
47%
Zahabi
Win Probability
Sean
Sean O'Malley
"Suga"
19 – 3
5'11"72" reachSwitch31 yrsStriker
CFR 65
Aiemann
Aiemann Zahabi
14 – 2
Well-Rounded7-fight win streak38 yrsOrthodox68" reach5'8"
CFR 58

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Edge: O'Malley

Former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley seeks a highlight-reel knockout against surging contender Aiemann Zahabi at the White House

Sean O'Malley's career has been a series of spectacular highs and devastating lows, and at UFC Freedom 250 he's looking to recapture the magic that made him a bantamweight champion. Fighting on the South Lawn of the White House, the stage couldn't be bigger. O'Malley opens as a significant -390 favourite over Zahabi, and his striking (7.03 style score) remains one of the most aesthetically pleasi…

O'Malley intel

Sean O'Malley (19-3) beat Song Yadong in January after back-to-back losses to Merab Dvalishvili. His striking accuracy and flashy knockouts remain his calling card. He's stated he needs a knockout — 'winning a decision is a loss.'

Zahabi intel

Aiemann Zahabi (14-2) carries a seven-fight winning streak including wins over Jose Aldo and Marlon Vera. Ranked No. 6, the Tristar product is the most technically improved fighter in the bantamweight top 10.

Key angles

O'Malley's stated need for a knockout adds pressure and entertainment value

Zahabi's seven-fight streak proves he belongs at this level

The White House setting creates an unprecedented atmosphere

O'Malley's accuracy vs Zahabi's tactical defensive ability

Risk flags

Zahabi's Tristar-trained game planning could frustrate O'Malley

If O'Malley hunts the knockout too aggressively, he could leave himself open to counters

O'Malley
Zahabi
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'11"+
Height
5'8"
72"+
Reach
68"
31+
Age
38
Switch
Stance
Orthodox
O'Malley
Zahabi
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
65.3
57.6
59.5
Performance Avg
52.2
47
Quality of Victory
34
95
Momentum Score
89
O'Malley
Zahabi
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
2.3
1.7
62%
Strike Accuracy
51%
7.0
Striking Style Score (/10)
4.1
6 KOs
KO Finishes
2 KOs
O'Malley
Zahabi
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
1.1
/ 10
1.8
/ 10
0.8
Wrestling Style (/10)
1.3
0.0
Submission Style (/10)
0.0
0
Submission wins
0
Per-fight takedown stats will populate after live card results are scraped
O'Malley
Zahabi
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
64
76
Moderate
Verdict
Moderate
1
KO/TKO Losses
1
1
Sub Losses
0
Avg R1.0 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R3.0 stoppage
11 fights ago
Last KO loss
9 fights ago
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
16/22 fights
Chin rating based on
11/16 fights
O'Malley
Zahabi
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
95
89
Current form
7-fight 🔥 win streak
Upcoming
W · Dec · R3
L · Sub · R3
L · Dec · R5
W · Dec · R5
Last 5
Upcoming
W · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
O'Malley
Zahabi
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
55%
25%
6
KO / TKO Wins
2
0
Submission Wins
0
5
Decision Wins
6

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

O'Malley
Zahabi
Striking7.0 / 4.1Volume5.2 / 7.6Grappling1.1 / 1.8Wrestling0.8 / 1.3Submission0.0 / 0.0Pressure6.2 / 4.2
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
7.0
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
4.1
1.1
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
1.8
0.8
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
1.3
0.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
0.0
6.2
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
4.2
5.2
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
7.6
O'Malley
Strike Zones
Career patterns
Zahabi
O'Malley
Attacking
300HEAD90BODY33LEGS423 landed
Absorbing
77HEAD33BODY71LEGS181 absorbed
Zahabi
Attacking
181HEAD30BODY28LEGS239 landed
Absorbing
146HEAD38BODY28LEGS212 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯O'Malley targets the head (71% of attacks) — Zahabi absorbs 69% of strikes there
🎯Zahabi targets the head (76% of attacks) — O'Malley absorbs 43% of strikes there

O'Malley · QOF Timeline

Avg: 5.1
0104.5W4.5W5.0W5.0W2.3L5.5W5.5W5.0W6.0W6.1W5.3W6.8L4.0L5.8W2017-122020-082022-102025-062026-01
WinLossTrend

Zahabi · QOF Timeline

Avg: 5.0
0104.5W4.1L5.5L5.0W4.5W5.8W4.9W5.0W5.0W5.3W2017-022021-022024-032025-10
WinLossTrend

O'Malley · Last 5

Upcoming
Aiemann Zahabi
UFC Freedom 250 · 2026-06
W · Dec · R3
Song YadongRating 5.8
Decision
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett · 2026-01
L · Sub · R3
Merab DvalishviliRating 4
Submission
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 · 2025-06
L · Dec · R5
Merab DvalishviliRating 6.8
Decision
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC · 2024-09
W · Dec · R5
Marlon VeraRating 5.3
Decision
UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2 · 2024-03

Zahabi · Last 5

Upcoming
Sean O'Malley
UFC Freedom 250 · 2026-06
W · Dec · R3
Marlon VeraRating 5.3
Decision
UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen · 2025-10
W · Dec · R3
Jose AldoRating 5
Decision
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena · 2025-05
W · Dec · R3
Pedro MunhozRating 5
Decision
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi · 2024-11
W · Dec · R3
Javid BasharatRating 4.9
Decision
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev · 2024-03

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