| Name | Stephan Bonnar (Men) |
| Nickname | The American Psycho |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Apr 4, 1977 (49 years old) |
| Weight class | Light Heavyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | X |
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Stephan Bonnar – General Profile
Stephan Bonnar was an American professional mixed martial artist who competed in the light heavyweight division. Born on April 4, 1977, in Hammond, Indiana, he became widely recognized for his role in the early growth of modern MMA.
MMA Career
Bonnar gained prominence as a finalist on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter, where his bout with Forrest Griffin became a pivotal moment for the sport’s mainstream exposure. He went on to compete in the UFC against top light heavyweight contenders, maintaining a long tenure in the organization.
Fighting Style
He utilized a forward-pressure style built on boxing combinations and clinch work, supported by a solid grappling base. His approach emphasized toughness, endurance, and the ability to engage in high-paced exchanges.
Combat Sports Background
Bonnar had experience in wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu prior to and during his MMA career, forming the foundation of his overall skill set. His grappling complemented his striking-focused offense.
Career Highlights
His fight against Forrest Griffin in The Ultimate Fighter finale is widely regarded as one of the most influential bouts in MMA history, contributing significantly to the UFC’s rise in popularity.
Legacy
Bonnar is remembered as a key figure in the development of the UFC’s early success, with his performances helping to elevate the sport’s visibility to a broader audience.
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Silva |
UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar |
KO/TKO Knee · R1 · 4:40 |
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| Kyle Kingsbury |
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson |
U-DEC | |
| Igor Pokrajac |
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale |
U-DEC | |
| Krzysztof Soszynski |
UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin |
KO/TKO Punches · R2 · 3:08 |
|
| Krzysztof Soszynski |
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez |
KO/TKO | |
| Mark Coleman |
UFC 100 |
U-DEC | |
| Jon Jones |
UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2 |
U-DEC | |
| Eric Schafer |
UFC 77: Hostile Territory |
KO/TKO Punches · R2 · 2:47 |
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| Mike Nickels |
UFC 73: Stacked |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 2:14 |
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| Forrest Griffin |
UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral |
U-DEC | |
| Rashad Evans |
UFC Ultimate Fight Night 5 |
M-DEC | |
| Keith Jardine |
UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4 |
U-DEC | |
| James Irvin |
UFC Ultimate Fight Night 3 |
SUB Kimura · R1 · 4:30 |
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| Sam Hoger |
UFC Ultimate Fight Night |
U-DEC | |
| Forrest Griffin |
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale |
U-DEC |
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|---|---|
| Ibo Aslan The Last Ottoman | 14-4 |
| Jun Yong Park The Iron Turtle | 19-7 |
| Austen Lane | 13-8 |
| Mike Thomas Brown | 26-9 |
| Mick Parkin | 10-1 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Michal Materla Cipao | 33-11 |
| Jose Zarauz The Mercenary | 24-10 |
| Luis Alberto Nogueira Betao | 23-13 |
| Lewis Long The Foot | 20-7 |
| Claudiere Freitas | 19-22 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Ramon Taveras The Savage | 10-4 |
| Ilia Topuria El Matador | 17-0 |
| Demian Maia | 28-11 |
| Rob Font | 22-10 |
| Christos Giagos The Spartan | 20-12 |
| Chase Hooper The Dream | 16-5 |
| Lucas Almeida | 15-5 |
| Kelvin Gastelum | 20-10 |
| Khalil Rountree The War Horse | 14-7 |
| Nate Marquardt The Great | 36-20 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Anthony Smith Lionheart | 38-22 |
| Glover Teixeira | 33-9 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 29-11 |
| Mauricio Rua Shogun | 27-14 |