Matt Van Buren vs Sean O'Connell

UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver

Jan 18, 2015Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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Matt Van Buren

Record: 7-6-0

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Sean O'Connell

Record: 17-9-0

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Matt Van Buren

Sean O'Connell

Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Matt Van Buren

Sean O'Connell

Matt Van Buren vs Sean O'Connell AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

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How AgentMMA breaks down Matt Van Buren vs Sean O'Connell

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UFC Record Breakdown

Matt Van Buren

Losses (100%)

Sean O'Connell

KO/TKO (58%)

Losses (42%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy45%

Grappling Efficiency50%

Takedown Defense50%

Cardio & Endurance70%

Fight IQ70%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy48%

Grappling Efficiency50%

Takedown Defense30%

Cardio & Endurance72%

Fight IQ75%

Last Opponents

Matt Van Buren

Sean O'Connell

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From opening bell, Matt Van Buren can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 7.7 significant strikes per minute while Sean O'Connell looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Matt Van Buren

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UFC Record Breakdown

Losses (100%)

Matt Van Buren breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy45%

Grappling Efficiency50%

Takedown Defense50%

Cardio & Endurance70%

Fight IQ70%

Matt Van Buren's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.

Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Sean O'Connell must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Both fighters prefer to keep it standing, but whoever shoots first must chain attempts together.

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Sean O'Connell

Sean O'Connell finish map

UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (58%)

Losses (42%)

Sean O'Connell breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy48%

Grappling Efficiency50%

Takedown Defense30%

Cardio & Endurance72%

Fight IQ75%

Sean O'Connell's recent form

Matt Van Buren vs Sean O'Connell Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

6'5" (196 cm)

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6'1" (185 cm)

Weight

205 lbs (93 kg)

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205 lbs (93 kg)

Reach

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74" (188 cm)

Stance

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Orthodox

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Matt Van Buren vs Sean O'Connell AI Analysis

Pace delta

+2.3 significant strikes/min

Matt Van Buren averages 7.7 significant strikes per minute while Sean O'Connell sits at 5.5.

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Matt Van Buren vs Sean O'Connell stats: last 5 UFC fights vs career

How each fighter's last five UFC fights compare with their full UFC career.

Matt Van Buren
Metric	Last 5	UFC career
Record	0-2-0	0-2-0
Wins inside the distance	—	—
KO/TKO wins	0	0
Submission wins	0	0
Average fight time	6:36	6:36
Total strikes landed per min	1.97	1.97
Takedowns landed per 15 min	0.00	0.00
Control time per 15 min	0:00	0:00

Sean O'Connell
Metric	Last 5	UFC career
Record	2-3-0	2-5-0
Wins inside the distance	2 (100%)	2 (100%)
KO/TKO wins	2	2
Submission wins	0	0
Average fight time	7:15	7:57
Total strikes landed per min	6.06	7.85
Takedowns landed per 15 min	0.00	0.00
Control time per 15 min	2:05	3:34

UFC bouts only, as of October 18, 2026. Per-minute rates use only bouts with round-by-round stats: Matt Van Buren 1/2, Sean O'Connell 5/7.

Matt Van Buren and Sean O'Connell: common opponents

UFC opponents both fighters have faced, with each result. Styles and timing change, so read these as context, not proof.

Opponent	Matt Van Buren	Sean O'Connell
Corey Anderson	Loss KO/TKO, R1 · Jul 2014	Loss KO/TKO, R2 · Dec 2016

Previous meetings

Matt Van Buren: Loss KO/TKO, R3 · UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver · Jan 2015

Matt Van Buren: last 5 UFC fights

LossSean O'ConnellKO/TKO, R3· UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver · Jan 2015
LossCorey AndersonKO/TKO, R1· The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale · Jul 2014

Sean O'Connell: last 5 UFC fights

LossCorey AndersonKO/TKO, R2· UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov · Dec 2016
LossSteve BosseDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson · Jun 2016
LossIlir LatifiKO/TKO, R1· UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz · Jan 2016
WinAnthony PeroshKO/TKO, R1· UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt · May 2015
WinMatt Van BurenKO/TKO, R3· UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver · Jan 2015

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