Combat Edge Intelligence

Luke Fernandez 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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Stephan Bonnar

“The American Psycho”

15-9-0Light Heavyweight

1613Solid

Tale of the tape

6-1-0Record15-9-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'3"
76"Reach79"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Dante Rivera BJJTeamOne Kick's 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.

Luke FernandezNow 1612
If they win+24→ 1636
If they lose-24→ 1588
Stephan BonnarNow 1613
If they win+16→ 1629
If they lose-16→ 1597

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.

1525 · 7 fightsPre-fight Elo1667 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

32
Sig. strikes / min
2.76
100%
Strike accuracy
38%
0
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.01
100%
Strike defense
52%
0
Takedown avg.
1.32
TBD
Takedown accuracy
40%
0%
Takedown defense
60%
0
Submission avg.
1.01

Trajectory

Luke FernandezStephan Bonnar
155016001650201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (83%)
KO/TKO
3 (20%)
0 (0%)
Submission
7 (47%)
1 (17%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Luke Fernandez70%
Stephan Bonnar 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Luke Fernandez a 70% favorite over Stephan Bonnar in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Stephan Bonnar's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1612 vs 1613), separated by just 1 points.

Stephan Bonnar enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Luke Fernandez finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Stephan Bonnar 67%.

Stephan Bonnar carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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