Best fights of Stephan Bonnar
Over 13 years as a professional, Stephan Bonnar compiled a 15-9 (10) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Stephan Bonnar loses to Tito Ortiz via split decision
On November 15, 2014 Stephan Bonnar faced Tito Ortiz in a light heavyweight bout. Bonnar was 37 years old with a record of 15-8, and Ortiz was 39 with a record of 17-11-1. Bonnar was coming off a loss, while Ortiz was coming off a win. Bonnar lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ortiz.
2. Stephan Bonnar defeats Keith Jardine
On April 6, 2006 Stephan Bonnar faced Keith Jardine in a light heavyweight bout. Bonnar was 29 years old with a record of 9-2, and Jardine was 30 with a record of 11-1-1. Bonnar was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jardine was on a 5-fight winning streak. Bonnar won via unanimous decision.
3. Stephan Bonnar defeats Kyle Kingsbury
On November 19, 2011 Stephan Bonnar faced Kyle Kingsbury in a light heavyweight bout. Bonnar was 34 years old with a record of 14-7, and Kingsbury was 29 with a record of 11-2. Bonnar was on a 2-fight winning streak and Kingsbury was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bonnar won via unanimous decision.
4. Stephan Bonnar KOs Krzysztof Soszynski in their 2nd fight
On July 3, 2010 Stephan Bonnar faced Krzysztof Soszynski in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Bonnar was 33 years old with a record of 12-7, and Soszynski was 32 with a record of 24-10-1. Bonnar was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Soszynski was coming off a win. Bonnar stopped Krzysztof Soszynski via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Stephan Bonnar defeats Igor Pokrajac
On December 4, 2010 Stephan Bonnar faced Igor Pokrajac in a light heavyweight bout. Bonnar was 33 years old with a record of 13-7, and Pokrajac was 31 with a record of 22-7. Both Bonnar and Pokrajac were coming off a win. Bonnar won via unanimous decision.
6. Stephan Bonnar defeats Sam Hoger
On August 6, 2005 Stephan Bonnar faced Sam Hoger in a light heavyweight bout. Bonnar was 28 years old with a record of 7-2, and Hoger was 25 with a record of 5-0. Bonnar was coming off a loss, while Hoger was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Bonnar won via unanimous decision.
7. Stephan Bonnar submits James Irvin
On January 16, 2006 Stephan Bonnar faced James Irvin in a light heavyweight bout. Bonnar was 28 years old with a record of 8-2, and Irvin was 27 with a record of 9-1. Bonnar was coming off a win and Irvin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bonnar submitted James Irvin via kimura in the 1st round.
8. Stephan Bonnar submits Mike Nickels
On July 7, 2007 Stephan Bonnar faced Mike Nickels in a light heavyweight bout. Bonnar was 30 years old with a record of 10-4, and Nickels was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bonnar was on a 2-fight losing streak. Bonnar submitted Mike Nickels via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Stephan Bonnar loses to Anderson Silva via KO
On October 13, 2012 Stephan Bonnar faced Anderson Silva in a light heavyweight bout. Bonnar was 35 years old with a record of 15-7, and Silva was 37 with a record of 32-4. Bonnar was on a 3-fight winning streak and Silva was on a 16-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Bonnar via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Stephan Bonnar loses to Forrest Griffin in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On August 26, 2006 Stephan Bonnar faced Forrest Griffin in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Bonnar was 29 years old with a record of 10-3, and Griffin was 27 with a record of 12-3. Both Bonnar and Griffin were coming off a loss. Bonnar lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Griffin.