Brian Stann vs Chael Sonnen
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
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Tale of the tape
12-6-0Record31-17-1
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'1"
TBDReach73"
185 lbsWeight205 lbs
Jackson-Wink MMATeamTeam Quest
What's at stake
The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.
If they win+15→ 1700
If they lose-17→ 1668
If they win+12→ 1684
If they lose-12→ 1660
Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.
Opponent quality
Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.
1669 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1763 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Brian StannChael Sonnen
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Brian Stann67%
Chael Sonnen 33%Elo baseline: 52%
The Combat Edge model makes Brian Stann a 67% favorite over Chael Sonnen in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1685 vs 1672), separated by just 13 points.
Brian Stann enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Chael Sonnen enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Brian Stann finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Chael Sonnen 39%.
Brian Stann and Chael Sonnen share 2 common opponents: Wanderlei Silva and Michael Bisping.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.