Combat Edge Intelligence

Rashad Evans 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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“The American Psycho”

15-9-0Light Heavyweight

1613Solid

Tale of the tape

20-8-1Record15-9-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'11"Height6'3"
75"Reach79"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamOne Kick's Gym

What's at stake

Rashad Evans is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Stephan Bonnar carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Rashad EvansNow 1674
If they win+10→ 1684
If they lose-14→ 1660
Stephan BonnarNow 1613
If they win+19→ 1632
If they lose-13→ 1600

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.

1724 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1667 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.14
Sig. strikes / min
2.76
38%
Strike accuracy
38%
2.42
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.01
63%
Strike defense
52%
2.98
Takedown avg.
1.32
45%
Takedown accuracy
40%
74%
Takedown defense
60%
0
Submission avg.
1.01

Trajectory

Rashad EvansStephan Bonnar
1600165020122013201420152016201720182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

8 (40%)
KO/TKO
3 (20%)
1 (5%)
Submission
7 (47%)
11 (55%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Rashad Evans68%
Stephan Bonnar 32%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Rashad Evans a 68% favorite over Stephan Bonnar in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Rashad Evans holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1674 to 1613, a 61-point edge.

Stephan Bonnar enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Rashad Evans finishes 45% of wins inside the distance, Stephan Bonnar 67%.

Rashad Evans and Stephan Bonnar share 1 common opponent: Jon Jones.

Stephan Bonnar carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision - Unanimous · 2012
Jon Jones
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2009