Ben Nguyen
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Ben Nguyen holds a professional MMA record of 16-9-0. Ben Nguyen has won 16 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Ben Nguyen lands 3.51 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 0.25 takedowns per 15 minutes. Ben Nguyen also has 1 recorded Special rules bout. Most recent fight: April 21, 2019. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'5"165 cm
- Weight
- 125 lbs57 kg
- Reach
- 65"165 cm
- Stance
- Switch
- DOB
- 1988-08-03
- Age
- 38
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Integrated MMA · United States
Fight DNA
Submission AceUFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (107 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Ben Nguyen sits in the top 25.
- #6 Fastest submissions, Flyweight0:49
- #7 Most knockdowns in a round, Flyweight2
- #10 Shortest average fight time, Flyweight8:32
- #13 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Flyweight0.8
- #14 Most knockdowns in a fight, Flyweight2
- #20 Fastest finishes, Flyweight0:49
- #23 Best significant strike defence, Flyweight59.4%
- #1 Fastest submissions, Flyweight0:49
- #6 Most knockdowns in a round, Flyweight2
- #7 Shortest average fight time, Flyweight8:32
- #9 Fastest finishes, Flyweight0:49
- #11 Most knockdowns in a fight, Flyweight2
- #12 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Flyweight0.8
- #21 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Flyweight1.0
- #22 Fastest submissions, Flyweight2:35
Bonus résumé
Ben Nguyen has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Ben Nguyen earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSRIZINRIZIN 15· Apr 21, 2019· 132 lb Catchweight· 16-9 vs 27-2KOR1 · 2:53
- LOSSvs Wilson ReisUFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Tuivasa· Dec 2, 2018· Flyweight· 16-8 vs 23-9UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold· Feb 11, 2018· Flyweight· 16-7 vs 21-5SUBR3 · 1:43
- WINvs Tim ElliottUFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Hunt· Jun 11, 2017· Flyweight· 16-6 vs 14-8-1POTNSUBR1 · 0:49
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Brunson· Nov 26, 2016· Flyweight· 15-6 vs 9-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Louis SmolkaUFCUFC Fight Night: McDonald vs Lineker· Jul 13, 2016· Flyweight· 14-6 vs 11-1TKOR2 · 4:41
- WINvs Ryan BenoitUFCUFC 193: Rousey vs Holm· Nov 15, 2015· Flyweight· 14-5 vs 8-4SUBR1 · 2:35
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt· May 10, 2015· Flyweight· 13-5 vs 9-4TKOR1 · 4:59
- WINNitro MMA 12· Oct 11, 2014· Bantamweight· 12-5 vs 5-3SD
- WINvs Julian RabaudNitro MMA 11· Mar 8, 2014· Bantamweight· 11-5 vs 5-2TKOR1 · 0:24
- WINvs Shantaram MaharajK-OZ Entertainment· Jul 27, 2013· 10-5 vs 7-3SUB
- WINvs Luke MorrisK.O. Martial Arts· Jun 29, 2013· 9-5 vs 1-2-1UD
- WINvs Greg PenalozaRoshambo MMA 1· Apr 6, 2013· Flyweight· 8-5 vs 3-3TKOR2 · 5:00
- WINvs Andrew WhitneyThe Cage Inc.· Apr 22, 2011· 7-5 vs 3-1SUB
- LOSSvs Chavalit SityodtongMartial Combat· Aug 18, 2010· 6-5 vs 1-0TKO
- WINvs Laramie ShafferSouth Dakota Regional· Jul 31, 2010· 6-4 vs 0-2TKO
- LOSSvs Josh PhillipsThe Cage Inc.· May 15, 2010· 5-4 vs 3-1TKO
- LOSSvs Eric PerezCanadian Fighting Championship· Nov 13, 2009· 5-3 vs 5-3TKO
- LOSSvs Alexis VilaPFC: Best of Both Worlds 3· Feb 6, 2009· Flyweight· 5-2 vs 5-0TKOR2 · 0:34
- WINvs Danny SchroderThe Cage Inc.· Oct 17, 2008· 5-1 vs 1-1TKO
- WINvs Nate HansenThe Cage Inc.· Jun 14, 2008· 4-1 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Nick HolbrookFury Fights· Apr 21, 2007· 3-1 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Mitch WisnerFury Fights· Mar 10, 2007· 2-1 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Jess FuhrimanFury Fights· Feb 24, 2007· 1-1 vs 2-4TKO
- LOSSvs Austin PetersonFury Fights· Dec 2, 2006· 0-1 vs 1-0SUB
- WINvs Kian PhamAustralia Regional· Apr 27, 2013· 1-0TKO
- LOSSvs Justin LarssonThe Cage Inc.· Nov 18, 2006· 1-1 vs 3-4-1SUB
- WINvs Tommy TuttleThe Cage Inc.· Sep 2, 2006· 1-0 vs 0-1TKO
Official UFC Ranking
Ben Nguyen's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #8 Flyweight
- First ranked
- Apr 18, 2016
- Times ranked
- 79
Flyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1674▼6
- Peak
- 1701Jun 11, 2017
- Rated fights
- 25
Frequently asked questions
When does Ben Nguyen fight next?
Ben Nguyen has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Ben Nguyen's record?
Ben Nguyen's professional MMA record is 16-9-0.
Who is Ben Nguyen fighting next?
Ben Nguyen's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Ben Nguyen fight last?
Ben Nguyen most recently fought Kyoji Horiguchi at RIZIN 15 on Sunday, April 21, 2019, LOSS (Knockout).
What weight class does Ben Nguyen fight in?
Ben Nguyen fights at Flyweight.
How many knockouts does Ben Nguyen have?
Ben Nguyen has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Ben Nguyen won?
Ben Nguyen has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Ben Nguyen?
Ben Nguyen is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.
How much does Ben Nguyen weigh?
Ben Nguyen weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).
What is Ben Nguyen's reach?
Ben Nguyen has a reach of 65" (165 cm).
How old is Ben Nguyen?
Ben Nguyen is 38 years old (born Aug 3, 1988).
Where is Ben Nguyen from?
Ben Nguyen is from United States.