Fighter

Steven Nguyen

"The Ninja"

10-2-0★ 2bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 9-1

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Steven Nguyen holds a professional MMA record of 10-2-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 12 bouts on record. Steven Nguyen has won 10 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Steven Nguyen lands 7.47 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 0.24 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 26, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: 1993-05-19
Age: 33
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, USA

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 10-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed7.47per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed7.10per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.24per 15 min

100% success

Takedowns stuffed88%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Steven Nguyen has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×1

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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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Steven Nguyen earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Mohammad Yahya
UFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder· Jul 26, 2025· Featherweight· 9-2 vs 12-5
TKO
R2 · 5:00
POTN
LOSS
vs Jarno Errens
UFCUFC Fight Night: Ribas vs Namajunas· Mar 23, 2024· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 13-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs AJ Cunningham
Contender Series 2023· Sep 12, 2023· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 10-2
TKO
R2 · 4:06
WIN
vs Theo Rlayang
Contender Series 2021· Sep 21, 2021· Featherweight· 7-1 vs 5-0
UD
WIN
vs Jorge Juarez
LFA 100: Altamirano vs. Smith· Feb 19, 2021· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 5-2
TKO
R1 · 0:30
LOSS
vs Aalon Cruz
Contender Series 2019· Jul 30, 2019· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 7-2
TKO
R3 · 4:36
WIN
vs Brandon Bailey×1Title bout · Title win #1
EFC 11· Apr 13, 2019· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 3-2
TKO
R4 · 3:37
WIN
vs Aaron Roberson
EFC 8: Battle For Blood 2· Apr 7, 2018· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 9-7
SUB
R1 · 4:05
WIN
vs Jose Leyva
EFC 5: Battle For Blood· May 13, 2017· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 1-0
TKO
R1 · 0:16
WIN
vs Garrett Mueller
Shamrock FC 285· Mar 11, 2017· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 3-2
UD
WIN
vs Steve Brown
EFC 4: The Road Less Traveled· Oct 1, 2016· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-2
SUB
R1 · 0:27
WIN
vs Edgar Urias
EFC 3· Apr 30, 2016· Featherweight· 0-0 vs 2-2
SUB
R1 · 3:58

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1654▲36
Peak: 1705Apr 13, 2019
Rated fights: 12

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Frequently asked questions

When does Steven Nguyen fight next?

Steven Nguyen has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Steven Nguyen's record?

Steven Nguyen's professional MMA record is 10-2-0.

Who is Steven Nguyen fighting next?

Steven Nguyen's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Steven Nguyen fight last?

Steven Nguyen most recently fought Mohammad Yahya at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder on Saturday, July 26, 2025, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Steven Nguyen fight in?

Steven Nguyen fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Steven Nguyen have?

Steven Nguyen has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Steven Nguyen won?

Steven Nguyen has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Steven Nguyen?

Steven Nguyen is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Steven Nguyen weigh?

Steven Nguyen weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Steven Nguyen's reach?

Steven Nguyen has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Steven Nguyen?

Steven Nguyen is 33 years old (born May 19, 1993).

Where is Steven Nguyen from?

Steven Nguyen is from United States.

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