Combat Edge Intelligence

Chael Sonnen vs Dan Miller

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

31-17-1Record14-8-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'1"
73"ReachTBD
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
Team QuestTeamSussex County MMA

What's at stake

Dan Miller is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Chael Sonnen carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Chael SonnenNow 1672
If they win+13→ 1685
If they lose-11→ 1661
Dan MillerNow 1687
If they win+15→ 1702
If they lose-17→ 1670

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.

1763 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1643 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.10
Sig. strikes / min
2.03
44%
Strike accuracy
36%
1.12
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.06
63%
Strike defense
50%
3.78
Takedown avg.
1.67
59%
Takedown accuracy
55%
67%
Takedown defense
47%
0.41
Submission avg.
1.77

Trajectory

Chael SonnenDan Miller
16501700201420152016201720182019

Win method breakdown

8 (26%)
KO/TKO
1 (7%)
4 (13%)
Submission
9 (64%)
19 (61%)
Decision
4 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Dan Miller67%
Chael Sonnen 33%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Dan Miller a 67% favorite over Chael Sonnen in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Dan Miller holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1687 to 1672, a 15-point edge.

Chael Sonnen enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Dan Miller enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Chael Sonnen finishes 39% of wins inside the distance, Dan Miller 71%.

Chael Sonnen and Dan Miller share 1 common opponent: Michael Bisping.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision - Unanimous · 2012
Michael Bisping
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2010