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Ben Nguyen
Fighter

Ben Nguyen

"Ten"
16-9-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-1
NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

CAREER SUMMARY

Ben Nguyen holds a professional MMA record of 16-9-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 25 bouts on record. 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

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (107 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power93
Kick power57
Punch speed94
Kick speed64
Accuracy70
Takedowns59
Ground striking62
Submissions96
Chin66
Body strength65
Cardio91

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 16-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.51per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.01per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.25per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed63%
Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Ben Nguyen has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ POTN ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Tim Elliott · UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs HuntJun 11, 2017

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Kyoji Horiguchi
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 15· Apr 21, 2019· 132 lb Catchweight· 16-8 vs 26-2
    KO
    R1 · 2:53
  2. LOSS
    vs Wilson Reis
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Tuivasa· Dec 2, 2018· Flyweight· 16-7 vs 22-9
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Jussier Formiga
    UFCUFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold· Feb 10, 2018· Flyweight· 16-6 vs 20-5
    SUB
    R3 · 1:43
  4. WIN
    vs Tim Elliott
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Hunt· Jun 11, 2017· Flyweight· 15-6 vs 14-7-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:49
    POTN
  5. WIN
    vs Geane Herrera
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Brunson· Nov 26, 2016· Flyweight· 14-6 vs 9-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Louis Smolka
    UFCUFC Fight Night: McDonald vs Lineker· Jul 14, 2016· Flyweight· 14-5 vs 10-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:41
  7. WIN
    vs Ryan Benoit
    UFCUFC 193: Rousey vs Holm· Nov 14, 2015· Flyweight· 13-5 vs 8-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:35
  8. WIN
    vs Alptekin Ozkilic
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt· May 9, 2015· Flyweight· 12-5 vs 9-3
    TKO
    R1 · 4:59
  9. WIN
    vs Reece McLaren×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Nitro MMA 12· Oct 11, 2014· Bantamweight· 11-5 vs 5-2
    SD
  10. WIN
    vs Julian Rabaud
    Nitro MMA 11· Mar 8, 2014· Bantamweight· 10-5 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:24
  11. WIN
    vs Shantaram Maharaj
    K-OZ Entertainment· Jul 27, 2013· 9-5 vs 7-2
    SUB
  12. WIN
    vs Luke Morris
    K.O. Martial Arts· Jun 29, 2013· 8-5 vs 1-1-1
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Greg Penaloza
    Roshambo MMA 1· Apr 6, 2013· Flyweight· 7-5 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Andrew Whitney
    The Cage Inc.· Apr 22, 2011· 6-5 vs 3-0
    SUB
  15. LOSS
    vs Chavalit Sityodtong
    Martial Combat· Aug 18, 2010· 6-4 vs 0-0
    TKO
  16. WIN
    vs Laramie Shaffer
    South Dakota Regional· Jul 31, 2010· 5-4 vs 0-1
    TKO
  17. LOSS
    vs Josh Phillips
    The Cage Inc.· May 15, 2010· 5-3 vs 2-1
    TKO
  18. LOSS
    vs Eric Perez
    Canadian Fighting Championship· Nov 13, 2009· 5-2 vs 4-3
    TKO
  19. LOSS
    vs Alexis Vila
    PFC: Best of Both Worlds 3· Feb 6, 2009· Flyweight· 5-1 vs 4-0
    TKO
    R2 · 0:34
  20. WIN
    vs Danny Schroder
    The Cage Inc.· Oct 17, 2008· 4-1 vs 1-0
    TKO
  21. WIN
    vs Nate Hansen
    The Cage Inc.· Jun 14, 2008· 3-1 vs 0-0
    SUB
  22. WIN
    vs Nick Holbrook
    Fury Fights· Apr 21, 2007· 2-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
  23. WIN
    vs Mitch Wisner
    Fury Fights· Mar 10, 2007· 1-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
  24. WIN
    vs Jess Fuhriman
    Fury Fights· Feb 24, 2007· 0-1 vs 2-3
    TKO
  25. LOSS
    vs Austin Peterson
    Fury Fights· Dec 2, 2006· 0-0 vs 0-0
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

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

#1#5#10#1520172018Apr 18, 2016 · #15Jun 20, 2016 · #15Nov 21, 2016 · #15Feb 1, 2017 · #14Feb 21, 2017 · #13Apr 26, 2017 · #12Jun 14, 2017 · #8Apr 18, 2018 · #9May 23, 2018 · #11Aug 29, 2018 · #12Oct 31, 2018 · #11Nov 12, 2018 · #10Dec 3, 2018 · #10#10

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1676▼6
Peak
1703Jun 11, 2017
Rated fights
25
15001600170020072010201320162019Dec 2, 2006 · 1459Feb 24, 2007 · 1501Mar 10, 2007 · 1541Apr 21, 2007 · 1577Jun 14, 2008 · 1605Oct 17, 2008 · 1638Feb 6, 2009 · 1612Nov 13, 2009 · 1582May 15, 2010 · 1552Jul 31, 2010 · 1571Aug 18, 2010 · 1542Apr 22, 2011 · 1568Apr 6, 2013 · 1566Jun 29, 2013 · 1579Jul 27, 2013 · 1604Mar 8, 2014 · 1626Oct 11, 2014 · 1636May 9, 2015 · 1669Nov 14, 2015 · 1685Jul 14, 2016 · 1674Nov 26, 2016 · 1685Jun 11, 2017 · 1703Feb 10, 2018 · 1691Dec 2, 2018 · 1682Apr 21, 2019 · 16761676

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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 FF - 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.