Ben Nguyen

"Ten"

MMA Record: 16-8-0
UFC Record: 4-3-0
Weight Class: Flyweight

Ben Nguyen "Ten" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Ben Nguyen has 4 wins in the UFC. Ben Nguyen lands an average of 3.51 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.25 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Ben Nguyen, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 16 wins, 8 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the flyweight division at 125 lbs., he stands at 5' 5" with a reach of 65". In terms of performance, Nguyen demonstrates a significant striking rate of 3.51 per minute, landing strikes accurately 40% of the time while absorbing an average of 3.01 strikes per minute. His defense against strikes is commendable, with a success rate of 59%. He averages attempting one submission every 15 minutes and achieves takedowns at a rate of 0.25 per fight. Notable victories in Nguyen's career include defeating Ryan Benoit, who held an ELO rating of 1007. His most recent fights showcase a mix of results; he lost to Louis Smolka via KO/TKO elbows in July 2016 but bounced back with a unanimous decision victory over Geane Herrera in November 2016. In June 2017, Nguyen achieved a submission win against Tim Elliott using a rear naked choke. However, he suffered consecutive losses to Jussier Formiga and Wilson Reis in February 2018 and December 2018, respectively, both ending in decisions.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1007

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 5'
Weight
Flyweight
Reach
65'
Stance
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Date of Birth
Aug 03 1988
Age
37
Peak ELO
1058
ELO Rank
672 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
113-56-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1008.7
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
987.5

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.51
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
40%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.01
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
59%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.25
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
33%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.0
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Ben Nguyen Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2018-12-01 UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa Wilson Reis U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2018-02-10 UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold Jussier Formiga SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 1:43 Loss
2017-06-10 UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt Tim Elliott SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 0:49 Win
2016-11-26 UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson Geane Herrera U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2016-07-13 UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker Louis Smolka KO/TKO Elbows 2 4:41 Loss
2015-11-14 UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm Ryan Benoit SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 2:35 Win
2015-05-09 UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt Alptekin Ozkilic KO/TKO Punch 1 4:59 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Ben Nguyen ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2018-12-01 Wilson Reis 1036 Loss -16 1026
6 2018-02-10 Jussier Formiga 1065 Loss -16 1042
5 2017-06-10 Tim Elliott 986 Win +19 1058
4 2016-11-26 Geane Herrera 992 Win +14 1039
3 2016-07-13 Louis Smolka 1071 Loss -15 1025
2 2015-11-14 Ryan Benoit 1007 Win +20 1040
1 2015-05-09 Alptekin Ozkilic 971 Win +20 1020

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