Middleweight
3 Rounds
Chael Sonnen won · SUB R2
UFC Event·Saturday, October 8, 2011·Houston, Texas, USA, USA
Style matchupChael Sonnen: WrestlervsBrian Stann: Well-rounded
Well-rounded fighters typically have the tools to neutralize wrestlers if their TD defense is sharp.
Model Prediction: Chael Sonnen wins(53.7%)
Actual result: Chael Sonnen wins · Model version: ufc_v4_pure_xgboost_20260517_121258
Correct
Scouting Report
Auto-generated signals worth knowing before you read the deep stats below.
- Brian Stann is a KO finisher (75% of wins). Chael Sonnen has lost 75% of fights by KO.
- Chael Sonnen threatens submissions; Brian Stann has lost 33% of fights by sub.
- Stance matchup historically favors Chael Sonnen (53.5%).
Tale of the Tape
Chael Sonnen
Red Corner
VS
Brian Stann
Blue Corner
-260
(72%)
Vegas Odds
+240
(29%)
49
Age
45
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
6'1"
Height
6'1"
185.42 cm
Reach
187.96 cm
Recent Form
Last 5 fights for each fighter — most recent on the right. Hover any result for the matchup.
Chael Sonnen
oldest →latest
W
vs Michael Bisping · Jan 12L
KOvs Anderson Silva · Jul 12L
KOvs Jon Jones · Apr 13W
SUBvs Mauricio Rua · Aug 13L
KOvs Rashad Evans · Nov 13Brian StannL2 streak
oldest →latest
W
KOvs Chris Leben · Jan 11W
KOvs Jorge Santiago · May 11W
KOvs Alessio Sakara · Apr 12L
vs Michael Bisping · Sep 12L
KOvs Wanderlei Silva · Mar 13Output & Defense Comparison
Rate-normalized career statistics. Bold side has the edge per metric.
Chael SonnenMetricBrian Stann
3.08
Strikes / min
3.28
1.10
Strikes absorbed / min
2.65
62%
Strike defense
59%
3.81
TDs / 15 min
0.12
66%
Takedown defense
60%
0.40
Sub atts / 15 min
0.30
Net striking (SLpM − SApM)
+1.98Δ 1.35 — meaningful gap+0.63
Statistical Profile
Career averages and model features. Bigger shape = stronger across measured dimensions.
Chael SonnenBrian Stann
Recent Elo Trajectory
Last 10 fights for each fighter, aligned right (most recent on the right).
Chael Sonnen(7 fights)Brian Stann(7 fights)
Model Feature Differentials (Red − Blue)
RedElo RatingBlue
-71.971.9
RedLayoff (days)Blue
+294.0-294.0
RedForm ScoreBlue
-2.02.0
RedStriker ScoreBlue
+0.3-0.3
RedGrappler ScoreBlue
+0.4-0.4
Chael Sonnen
StanceSouthpaw
Height73.0"
Reach73.0"
Fights7
Brian Stann
StanceOrthodox
Height73.0"
Reach74.0"
Fights7