Combat Edge Intelligence

Sam Hoger 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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Sam Hoger
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Sam Hoger

“Alaskan Assassin”

10-4-0Light HeavyweightHoger MMA

1627Solid
Stephan Bonnar
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Stephan Bonnar

“The American Psycho”

15-9-0Light Heavyweight

1613Solid

Tale of the tape

10-4-0Record15-9-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'3"
TBDReach79"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Miletich Martial ArtsTeamOne 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.

Sam HogerNow 1627
If they win+15→ 1642
If they lose-17→ 1610
Stephan BonnarNow 1613
If they win+17→ 1630
If they lose-15→ 1598

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.

1529 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1667 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.07
Sig. strikes / min
2.76
25%
Strike accuracy
38%
2.25
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.01
57%
Strike defense
52%
1.12
Takedown avg.
1.32
38%
Takedown accuracy
40%
29%
Takedown defense
60%
1.34
Submission avg.
1.01

Trajectory

Sam HogerStephan Bonnar
16001650200920102011201220132014

Win method breakdown

3 (30%)
KO/TKO
3 (20%)
6 (60%)
Submission
7 (47%)
1 (10%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Sam Hoger60%
Stephan Bonnar 40%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Sam Hoger a 60% favorite over Stephan Bonnar in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1627 vs 1613), separated by just 14 points.

Sam Hoger enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Stephan Bonnar enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Sam Hoger finishes 90% of wins inside the distance, Stephan Bonnar 67%.

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