Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold
Flyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Jussier Formiga
BrazilJussier Formiga
23-8-0
RESULT

Jussier Formiga def. Ben Nguyen (Submission)

Submission · Round 3 · 1:43
Ben Nguyen
United StatesBen Nguyen
“Ten”
16-8-0
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Perth Arena, Perth, Australia

Jussier Formiga defeated Ben Nguyen by Submission in round 3 (1:43) in the Flyweight bout of UFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold, held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Perth Arena, Perth.

Fight stats

Jussier Formiga
Ben Nguyen
1
Knockdowns
0
27 of 49
Significant strikes
21 of 65
55%
Sig. strike accuracy
32%
50 of 72
Total strikes
37 of 82
2 of 4
Takedowns
0 of 0
50%
Takedown accuracy
—
1
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
4:02
Control time
0:55
Significant strikes by target
24 of 44
Head
8 of 46
2 of 4
Body
10 of 15
1 of 1
Leg
3 of 4
12 of 29
Distance
7 of 49
1 of 5
Clinch
13 of 15
14 of 15
Ground
1 of 1

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
5 of 9
Sig. str.
11 of 22
24 of 28
Total str.
22 of 34
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
2:45
Ctrl
0:48
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
8 of 20
Sig. str.
9 of 29
11 of 23
Total str.
14 of 34
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
1:03
Ctrl
0:07
ROUND 3
1
KD
0
14 of 20
Sig. str.
1 of 14
15 of 21
Total str.
1 of 14
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
1
Sub. att
0
0:14
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jussier Formiga vs Ben Nguyen?

Jussier Formiga defeated Ben Nguyen by Submission in round 3 (1:43) in the Flyweight bout of UFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold, held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Perth Arena, Perth.

Referee
Peter Hickmott
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Jussier Formiga 47%53% Ben Nguyen

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

23-8-0
Record
16-8-0
1581
Elo rating
1599
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
37
5'5"
165 cm
Height
5'5"
165 cm
67"
170 cm
Reach
65"
165 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Switch
Flyweight
Weight Class
Flyweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

1.42
SLpM
3.51
39%
Str. Acc.
40%
2.34
SApM
3.01
64%
Str. Def.
59%

Grappling Profile

1.82
TD Avg.
0.25
35%
TD Acc.
33%
87%
TD Def.
63%
0.60
Sub. Avg.
1.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Jussier Formiga · 2-3
  • L
    Alex Perez
    UFC 250: Nunes vs SpencerSat, Jun 6, 2020
    TKO · R1 · 4:06 · Flyweight
  • L
    Brandon Moreno
    UFC Fight Night: Lee vs OliveiraSat, Mar 14, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    Joseph Benavidez
    UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Dos SantosSun, Jun 30, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 4:47 · Flyweight
  • W
    Deiveson Figueiredo
    UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs PettisSun, Mar 24, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Sergio Pettis
    UFC 229: Khabib vs McGregorSun, Oct 7, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
Ben Nguyen · 2-3
  • L
    Kyoji Horiguchi
    Rizin FF - Rizin 15Sun, Apr 21, 2019
    Knockout · R1 · 2:53 · 132 lb Catchweight
  • L
    Wilson Reis
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs TuivasaSun, Dec 2, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    Jussier Formiga
    UFC 221: Romero vs RockholdSat, Feb 10, 2018
    Submission · R3 · 1:43 · Flyweight
  • W
    Tim Elliott
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs HuntSun, Jun 11, 2017
    Submission · R1 · 0:49 · Flyweight
  • W
    Geane Herrera
    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs BrunsonSat, Nov 26, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight

Career Averages

Based on 16 fights · 7 fights
16.1
Avg sig. strikes
30.0
1.38
Avg takedowns
0.14
3:17
Avg control time
0:55
30
Career high strikes
105
4
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Jussier Formiga
Strike target
Ben Nguyen
74%
Head
69%
16%
Body
19%
11%
Leg
12%
Jussier Formiga
Strike position
Ben Nguyen
72%
Distance
78%
12%
Clinch
15%
17%
Ground
7%