Combat Edge Intelligence

Jon Jones vs Stephan Bonnar

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Jon Jones
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Jon Jones

“Bones”

28-1-0HeavyweightUFC

1917Elite
Stephan Bonnar
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Stephan Bonnar

“The American Psycho”

15-9-0Light Heavyweight

1613Solid

Tale of the tape

28-1-0Record15-9-0
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'4"Height6'3"
84"Reach79"
248 lbsWeight205 lbs
Jackson-Wink MMATeamOne Kick's Gym

What's at stake

Jon Jones is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +4 while a loss costs more — Stephan Bonnar carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jon JonesNow 1917
If they win+4→ 1921
If they lose-20→ 1897
Stephan BonnarNow 1613
If they win+27→ 1640
If they lose-5→ 1608

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.

1773 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1667 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.38
Sig. strikes / min
2.76
59%
Strike accuracy
38%
2.24
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.01
64%
Strike defense
52%
1.89
Takedown avg.
1.32
46%
Takedown accuracy
40%
95%
Takedown defense
60%
0.46
Submission avg.
1.01

Trajectory

Jon JonesStephan Bonnar
16001700180019002012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

11 (39%)
KO/TKO
3 (20%)
7 (25%)
Submission
7 (47%)
10 (36%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Jon Jones83%
Stephan Bonnar 17%Elo baseline: 85%

The Combat Edge model makes Jon Jones a 83% favorite over Stephan Bonnar in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (85%).

Jon Jones holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1917 to 1613, a 304-point edge.

Jon Jones enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Stephan Bonnar enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jon Jones finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Stephan Bonnar 67%.

Jon Jones carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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