Ben Nguyen

“Ten”

FlyweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

18Wins

9Losses

0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWWL

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Profile

Age: 38 (born August 3, 1988)
Born in: Sioux Falls
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125 lbs.
Reach: 65"
Stance: Switch
UFC record: 4-3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC4

KO/TKO 1
Submission 2
Decision 1

Losses in the UFC3

KO/TKO 1
Submission 1
Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.51 top 46%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 3.01

Striking accuracy40%Better than 20% of flyweights

Strike defense59%Better than 67% of flyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 0.25 top 93%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 1.0

Takedown accuracy33%Better than 44% of flyweights

Takedown defense63%Better than 49% of flyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Nguyen last fought on December 1, 2018 (Loss vs Wilson Reis). Nguyen has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

#1 · Fastest submissions (flyweight)0:49

About Ben Nguyen

Ben Nguyen "Ten" is a flyweight mixed martial artist, born in Sioux Falls, United States, on August 3, 1988. Nguyen stands 5' 5", has a 65" reach and fights from a switch stance.

Nguyen turned professional in 2006, debuting with Fury Fights. A 14-5 record outside the UFC came first. Nguyen made a UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt in May 2015 and beat Alptekin Ozkilic by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Nguyen is 4-3 across 7 fights.

A submission specialist, Nguyen has 2 UFC submission wins, most often by rear-naked choke.

Nguyen's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa in December 2018, where Nguyen lost to Wilson Reis.

UFC fight history

L

Wilson Reis

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa

Dec 1, 2018

39Str 0TD 0KD
L

Jussier Formiga

Submission · Rear Naked ChokeTechnical Submission · R3 1:43

UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold

Feb 10, 2018

21Str 0TD 0KD
W

Tim Elliott

Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 0:49

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt

Jun 10, 2017

3Str 1TD 0KD
W

Geane Herrera

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson

Nov 26, 2016

105Str 0TD 1KD
L

Louis Smolka

KO/TKO · Elbows to Head From Mount · R2 4:41

UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker

Jul 13, 2016

4Str 0TD 0KD
W

Ryan Benoit

Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 2:35

UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm

Nov 14, 2015

11Str 0TD 0KD
W

Alptekin Ozkilic

KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R1 4:59

UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt

May 9, 2015

27Str 0TD 2KD

Full MMA career

Ben Nguyen is 18-9 across 27 professional fights in 14 promotions, since a pro debut on December 2, 2006 (Fury Fights). 20 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins18

KO/TKO 10
Submission 5
Decision 3

Pro losses9

KO/TKO 6
Submission 2
Decision 1

Finish rate: 83% of wins
Longest win streak: 9
Current streak: 3 losses

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
UFC	4-3	2015
Fury Fights	4-1	2006
The Cage Inc.	2-1	2008
Nitro MMA	2-0	2014
Australia Regional	1-0	2013
Canadian Fighting Championship	0-1	2009
K-Oz Entertainment	1-0	2013
K.O. Martial Arts	1-0	2013
Martial Combat	0-1	2010
OFC	1-0	2010
PFC	0-1	2009
RIZIN	0-1	2019
Roshambo MMA	1-0	2013
TCI	1-0	2008

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Kyoji Horiguchi	KO (punches), R1	Rizin 15 (RIZIN)	Apr 21, 2019
L	Wilson Reis	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa	Dec 1, 2018
L	Jussier Formiga	Technical Submission (rear-naked choke), R3	UFC 221	Feb 10, 2018
W	Tim Elliott	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt	Jun 10, 2017
W	Geane Herrera	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson	Nov 26, 2016
L	Louis Smolka	TKO (punches and elbows), R2	UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker	Jul 13, 2016
W	Ryan Benoit	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	UFC 193	Nov 14, 2015
W	Alp Ozkilic	TKO (punches), R1	UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt	May 9, 2015
W	Reece McLaren	Decision (unanimous), R5	Nitro MMA 12	Oct 11, 2014
W	Julian Wallace	KO (punch), R1	Nitro MMA 11	Mar 8, 2014
W	Shantaram Maharaj	Submission (rear-naked choke), R3	K-Oz Entertainment – Bragging Rights 6: Night of Titles	Jul 27, 2013
W	Luke Morris	Decision (unanimous), R3	K.O. Martial Arts: Adrenalin-Unleashed	Jun 29, 2013
W	Kian Pham	TKO (punches), R2	Australia Regional	Apr 27, 2013
W	Greg Penaloza	TKO (doctor stoppage), R2	Roshambo MMA 1: In the Cage	Apr 6, 2013
W	Andrew Whitney	Submission (armbar), R1	The Cage Inc.: Battle at the Border 9	Apr 23, 2011
L	Chavalit Sityodtong	TKO (punches), R2	Martial Combat 7	Aug 18, 2010
W	Laramie Shaffer	TKO (doctor stoppage), R1	OFC: Battle at Huset's Speedway	Jul 31, 2010
L	Josh Phillips	TKO (punches), R4	The Cage Inc.: Battle at the Border 5	May 15, 2010
L	Eric Perez	TKO (punches), R2	Canadian Fighting Championship 3	Nov 13, 2009
L	Alexis Vila	KO (punch), R2	PFC: Best of Both Worlds	Feb 6, 2009
W	Danny Schroder	TKO (corner stoppage), R2	TCI: Fight Hunger	Oct 17, 2008
W	Nate Hansen	Submission (triangle choke), R1	The Cage Inc.: Summer Slam 4	Jun 14, 2008
W	Nick Holbrook	KO (punches), R2	Fury Fights: Battle in Brookings 3	Apr 21, 2007
W	Mitch Wisner	TKO (punches), R1	Fury Fights: Temple Fight Night 2	Mar 10, 2007
W	Chuck Page	KO (elbows), R1	Fury Fights: Temple Fight Night 1	Mar 1, 2007
W	Jess Fuhriman	KO (punches), R1	Fury Fights: Battle in Brookings 2	Feb 24, 2007
L	Austin Peterson	Submission (rear-naked choke), R2	Fury Fights: Battle in Brookings 1	Dec 2, 2006

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Ben Nguyen's record?

Ben Nguyen's professional MMA record is 18 wins, 9 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Ben Nguyen?

Ben Nguyen is 38 years old, born on August 3, 1988.

How tall is Ben Nguyen and what is their reach?

Ben Nguyen stands 5' 5" with a 65" reach.

Who did Ben Nguyen fight last?

Ben Nguyen lost to Wilson Reis by Decision - Unanimous at UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa on Dec 1, 2018.