Combat Edge Intelligence

Chael Sonnen vs Simeon Powell

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

31-17-1Record12-2-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'4"
73"Reach85"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Team QuestTeamTitan Fighter Gym

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.

Chael SonnenNow 1672
If they win+12→ 1684
If they lose-12→ 1660
Simeon PowellNow 1672
If they win+16→ 1688
If they lose-16→ 1656

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 Elo1547 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.10
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
44%
Strike accuracy
TBD
1.12
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
63%
Strike defense
TBD
3.78
Takedown avg.
TBD
59%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
67%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.41
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Chael SonnenSimeon Powell
16501700201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (26%)
KO/TKO
6 (50%)
4 (13%)
Submission
3 (25%)
19 (61%)
Decision
3 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Simeon Powell71%
Chael Sonnen 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Simeon Powell a 71% favorite over Chael Sonnen in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Chael Sonnen's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1672 vs 1672), separated by just 0 points.

Chael Sonnen enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Chael Sonnen finishes 39% of wins inside the distance, Simeon Powell 75%.

Simeon Powell carries a 12-inch reach advantage.

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