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Stephan Bonnar

"The American Psycho"
15-9-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Tito Ortiz · Split Decision · Nov 14, 2014

15-9-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Tito OrtizSD · R3 5:00
BellatorBellator 131: Tito vs Bonnar·November 14, 2014

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CAREER SUMMARY

Stephan Bonnar holds a professional MMA record of 15-9-0. Bonnar has won 15 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Bonnar lands 2.65 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 1.47 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 14, 2014. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, UFC.

Profile

Height
6'4"193 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
Reach
79"201 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Apr 4, 1977
Age
49
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Munster, Indiana, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Tito Ortiz
    Bellator 131: Tito vs Bonnar· Nov 14, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 15-9 vs 18-11-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Anderson Silva
    UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar· Oct 13, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 15-8 vs 33-4
    TKO
    R1 · 4:40
  3. WIN
    vs Kyle Kingsbury
    UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· Nov 19, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 15-7 vs 11-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Igor Pokrajac
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale· Dec 4, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 14-7 vs 22-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Krzysztof Soszynski
    UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· Jul 3, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 13-7 vs 24-11-1
    TKO
    R2 · 3:08
    FOTN
  6. LOSS
    vs Krzysztof Soszynski
    UFC 110: Nogueira vs Velasquez· Feb 21, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 12-7 vs 24-10-1
    TKO
    R3 · 1:04
  7. LOSS
    vs Mark Coleman
    UFC 100: Lesnar vs Mir II· Jul 11, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 12-6 vs 16-9
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs Jon Jones
    UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2· Jan 31, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 12-5 vs 8-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Eric Schafer
    UFC 77: HOSTILE TERRITORY· Oct 20, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 7-3-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:47
  10. WIN
    vs Mike Nickels
    UFC 73: STACKED· Jul 7, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 5-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:14
  11. LOSS
    vs Forrest Griffin
    UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral· Aug 25, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 10-4 vs 13-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Rashad Evans
    UFC Fight Night: Goulet vs Cummo· Jun 29, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 8-0
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Keith Jardine
    UFC Fight Night 4· Apr 6, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 10-2 vs 11-2-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs James Irvin
    UFC Fight Night 3· Jan 16, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:30
  15. WIN
    vs Sam Hoger
    UFC Fight Night 1· Aug 6, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 5-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. LOSS
    vs Forrest GriffinTitle bout
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs Team Liddell Finale· Apr 9, 2005· Ultimate Fighter 1 Light Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 10-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  17. WIN
    vs Sean Sallee
    Ironheart Crown· Jun 5, 2004· 7-1 vs 0-6
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs Bill Hill
    Total Fight Challenge· Apr 24, 2004· 6-1 vs 6-3
    TKO
  19. WIN
    vs Brad Lynde
    Ironheart Crown 6· Nov 22, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 4-3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:10
  20. LOSS
    vs Lyoto Machida
    Jungle Fight· Sep 13, 2003· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 2-0
    TKO
    R1 · 4:21
  21. WIN
    vs Terry Martin
    Indiana Regional· Sep 7, 2002· 4-0 vs 0-1
    DEC
  22. WIN
    vs Jay Massey
    Indiana Regional· Jan 27, 2002· 3-0 vs 5-4
    SUB
  23. WIN
    vs Josh Kruger×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Ironheart Crown 3· Nov 10, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 3-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:55
  24. WIN
    vs Brian Ebersole
    Ironheart Crown 3· Nov 10, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 8-4
    SUB
    R1 · 0:51

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • One Kick's MMA

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power49
Kick power54
Punch speed53
Kick speed52
Accuracy56
Takedowns92
Ground striking97
Submissions94
Chin93
Body strength71
Cardio83

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 15-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.65per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.89per min
52% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.47per 15 min
41% success
Takedowns stuffed58%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 8-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.65per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.89per min
52% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.47per 15 min
41% success
Takedowns stuffed58%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Stephan Bonnar sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Stephan Bonnar has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Krzysztof Soszynski · UFC 116: Lesnar vs CarwinJul 3, 2010

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Stephan Bonnar earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1620▼4
Peak
1734Oct 20, 2007
Rated fights
24
15001600170020022005200820112014Nov 10, 2001 · 1585Nov 10, 2001 · 1546Jan 27, 2002 · 1620Sep 7, 2002 · 1638Sep 13, 2003 · 1575Nov 22, 2003 · 1615Apr 24, 2004 · 1641Jun 5, 2004 · 1650Apr 9, 2005 · 1624Aug 6, 2005 · 1650Jan 16, 2006 · 1696Apr 6, 2006 · 1723Jun 29, 2006 · 1696Aug 26, 2006 · 1676Jul 7, 2007 · 1709Oct 20, 2007 · 1734Jan 31, 2009 · 1690Jul 11, 2009 · 1663Feb 20, 2010 · 1648Jul 3, 2010 · 1666Dec 4, 2010 · 1677Nov 20, 2011 · 1690Oct 13, 2012 · 1684Nov 15, 2014 · 16201620

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Frequently asked questions

When does Stephan Bonnar fight next?

Stephan Bonnar has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Stephan Bonnar's record?

Stephan Bonnar's professional MMA record is 15-9-0.

Who is Stephan Bonnar fighting next?

Stephan Bonnar's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Stephan Bonnar fight last?

Stephan Bonnar most recently fought Tito Ortiz at Bellator 131: Tito vs Bonnar on Friday, November 14, 2014, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Stephan Bonnar fight in?

Stephan Bonnar fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Stephan Bonnar have?

Stephan Bonnar has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Stephan Bonnar won?

Stephan Bonnar has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Stephan Bonnar?

Stephan Bonnar is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Stephan Bonnar weigh?

Stephan Bonnar weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Stephan Bonnar's reach?

Stephan Bonnar has a reach of 79" (201 cm).

How old is Stephan Bonnar?

Stephan Bonnar is 49 years old (born Apr 4, 1977).

Where is Stephan Bonnar from?

Stephan Bonnar is from the United States.

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