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Steven Nguyen

W1
“The Ninja”
10-2-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 33/Switch/5' 11"/73″ reach/145 lbs
Win %
83%
SLpM
7.5
Str Acc
42%
Str Def
60%
TD Avg
0.2
TD Def
88%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
100%

At a Glance

7.5
SLpM
42%
Str Acc
0.2
TD Avg
100%
Finish %
60%
Str Def
Steven Nguyen "The Ninja" is a switch mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a high-volume striker. With a record of 10-2-0, the fighter boasts a 83% win rate across 12 pro contests, with a 100% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include high-output striking at 7.47 significant strikes per minute and elite 88% takedown defense.
Career Arc
9 fightspeak +7 · current +7

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 98 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 45 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 79 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 25 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 86 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 60 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME98ACCURACY45KO POWER79TAKEDOWNS25TD DEFENSE86SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY60ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 42% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 60% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 100% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 88% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
7.47+4.05 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
7.10+3.92 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.24-1.28 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (7.10)Landed (7.47)
0
+0.37

Wins by Method

100%Finish
KO/TKO563%
Submission338%
Decision00%
10 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (10)
5 KO
3 SUB
2 OTH
Losses (2)
1 DEC
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
KO
L
Dec
W
KO
W
Dec
L
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
27/75(36%)
R2
23/78(29%)
R3
20/72(28%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
97%
Distance: 116Clinch: 1Ground: 3
Target
73%
18%
Head: 88Body: 22Leg: 10

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:03
TD Success Rate
20%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
1 of 9
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.8 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-0
Fight History2 UFC + 7 pre-UFC
9 fights8W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WMohammad Yahya
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder
Jul 26, 2025KKO/TKO25:00
WIN
Method
KO/TKO
Round
2
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Featherweight
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder
2025-07-26
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