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Stephan Bonnar

Stephan Bonnar

“The American Psycho”

Light HeavyweightUnited States

15Wins
9Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LWWWL

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Profile

Age
49 (born April 4, 1977)
Born in
Hammond
Height
6' 4"
Weight
205 lbs.
Reach
79"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
8-7
Title fights
1

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC8

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Submission 2
  • Decision 4

Losses in the UFC7

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 5

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
2.65 top 75%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.89
Striking accuracy40%Better than 19% of light heavyweights
Strike defense52%Better than 48% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
1.47 top 39%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
1.1
Takedown accuracy41%Better than 61% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense58%Better than 40% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Bonnar last fought on October 13, 2012 (Loss vs Anderson Silva). Bonnar has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Stephan Bonnar

Stephan Bonnar "The American Psycho" is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist, born in Hammond, United States, on April 4, 1977. Bonnar stands 6' 4", has a 79" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Bonnar turned professional in 2001, debuting with IHC. A 7-1 record outside the UFC came first. Bonnar made a UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale in April 2005 and lost to Forrest Griffin by decision. In the UFC, Bonnar is 8-7 across 15 fights.

Bonnar's 8 UFC wins are split between 2 by knockout, 2 by submission and 4 on the scorecards. By the numbers, Bonnar attempts more submissions than 87% of light heavyweights.

Bonnar's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar in October 2012, where Bonnar lost to Anderson Silva.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Anderson Silva

    KO/TKO · Knee to Body At Distance · R1 4:40

    UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar

    Oct 13, 2012

    12Str 0TD 0KD
  2. W

    Kyle Kingsbury

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson

    Nov 19, 2011

    36Str 4TD 0KD
  3. W

    Igor Pokrajac

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale

    Dec 4, 2010

    44Str 3TD 0KD
  4. W

    Krzysztof Soszynski

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back Control · R2 3:08

    UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin

    Jul 3, 2010

    48Str 2TD 1KD
  5. L

    Krzysztof Soszynski

    TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Facial Cut · R3 1:04

    UFC 110: Nogueira vs Velasquez

    Feb 20, 2010

    36Str 2TD 0KD
  6. L

    Mark Coleman

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 100

    Jul 11, 2009

    26Str 0TD 0KD
  7. L

    Jon Jones

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2

    Jan 31, 2009

    37Str 0TD 0KD
  8. W

    Eric Schafer

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 2:47

    UFC 77: Hostile Territory

    Oct 20, 2007

    30Str 0TD 0KD
  9. W

    Mike Nickels

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 2:14

    UFC 73: Stacked

    Jul 7, 2007

    2Str 0TD 0KD
  10. L

    Forrest Griffin

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral

    Aug 26, 2006

    41Str 0TD 0KD
  11. L

    Rashad Evans

    Decision - Majority · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night 5

    Jun 28, 2006

    12Str 0TD 0KD
  12. W

    Keith Jardine

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night 4

    Apr 6, 2006

    33Str 1TD 1KD
  13. W

    James Irvin

    Submission · Kimura From Side Control · R1 4:30

    UFC Fight Night 3

    Jan 16, 2006

    2Str 2TD 0KD
  14. W

    Sam Hoger

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night 1

    Aug 6, 2005

    43Str 3TD 0KD
  15. L

    Forrest Griffin Title

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale

    Apr 9, 2005

    57Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Stephan Bonnar is 15-9 across 24 professional fights in 7 promotions, since a pro debut on November 10, 2001 (IHC). 9 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins15

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 7
  • Decision 5

Pro losses9

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Decision 6
Finish rate
67% of wins
Longest win streak
4
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC8-72005
IHC4-02001
Bellator0-12014
Jungle Fight0-12003
Maximum Fighting Challenge1-02002
Total Fight Challenge1-02004
UA1-02002

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Tito Ortiz Decision (split), R3 Bellator 131 Nov 15, 2014
L Anderson Silva TKO (knees to the body and punches), R1 UFC 153 Oct 13, 2012
W Kyle Kingsbury Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 139 Nov 19, 2011
W Igor Pokrajac Decision (unanimous), R3 The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale Dec 4, 2010
W Krzysztof Soszynski TKO (punches), R2 UFC 116 Jul 3, 2010
L Krzysztof Soszynski TKO (doctor stoppage), R3 UFC 110 Feb 20, 2010
L Mark Coleman Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 100 Jul 11, 2009
L Jon Jones Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 94 Jan 31, 2009
W Eric Schafer TKO (punches), R2 UFC 77 Oct 20, 2007
W Mike Nickels Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 UFC 73 Jul 7, 2007
L Forrest Griffin Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 62 Aug 26, 2006
L Rashad Evans Decision (majority), R3 UFC Fight Night 5 Jun 28, 2006
W Keith Jardine Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night 4 Apr 6, 2006
W James Irvin Submission (kimura), R1 UFC Fight Night 3 Jan 16, 2006
W Sam Hoger Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Ultimate Fight Night Aug 6, 2005
L Forrest Griffin Decision (unanimous), R3 The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale Apr 9, 2005
W Sean Sallee Submission (triangle choke), R1 IHC 7-The Crucible Jun 5, 2004
W William Hill TKO (punches), R1 Total Fight Challenge 1 Apr 24, 2004
W Brad Lynde Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 IHC 6: Inferno Nov 22, 2003
L Lyoto Machida TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 Jungle Fight 1 Sep 13, 2003
W Terry Martin Decision (unanimous), R1 Maximum Fighting Challenge Sep 7, 2002
W Jay Massey Submission (guillotine choke), R1 UA 1: The Genesis Jan 27, 2002
W Josh Kruger Submission (armbar), R1 IHC 3: Exodus Nov 10, 2001
W Brian Ebersole Submission (guillotine choke), R1 IHC 3: Exodus Nov 10, 2001

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Stephan Bonnar's record?

Stephan Bonnar's professional MMA record is 15 wins, 9 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Stephan Bonnar?

Stephan Bonnar is 49 years old, born on April 4, 1977.

How tall is Stephan Bonnar and what is their reach?

Stephan Bonnar stands 6' 4" with a 79" reach.

Who did Stephan Bonnar fight last?

Stephan Bonnar lost to Anderson Silva by KO/TKO at UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar on Oct 13, 2012.

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