Best fights of Ben Nguyen
Over 12 years as a professional, Ben Nguyen has compiled a 18-9 (15) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ben Nguyen submits Tim Elliott in 49 seconds
On June 11, 2017 Ben Nguyen faced Tim Elliott in a flyweight bout. Nguyen was 28 years old with a record of 17-6, and Elliott was 30 with a record of 14-7-1. Both Nguyen and Elliott were coming off a win. Nguyen submitted Tim Elliott via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
2. Ben Nguyen loses to Jussier Formiga via KO
On February 11, 2018 Ben Nguyen faced Jussier Formiga in a flyweight bout. Nguyen was 29 years old with a record of 18-6, and Formiga was 32 with a record of 20-5. Nguyen was on a 2-fight winning streak and Formiga was coming off a win. Formiga submitted Nguyen via choke-out in the 3rd round.
3. Ben Nguyen loses to Wilson Reis via unanimous decision
On December 2, 2018 Ben Nguyen faced Wilson Reis in a flyweight bout. Nguyen was 30 years old with a record of 18-7, and Reis was 33 with a record of 22-9. Nguyen was coming off a loss and Reis was on a 3-fight losing streak. Nguyen lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Reis.
4. Ben Nguyen KOs Julian Wallace in 25 seconds
On March 8, 2014 Ben Nguyen fought Julian Wallace for the vacant Nitro MMA bantamweight title. Nguyen was 25 years old with a record of 12-5, and Wallace was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nguyen was on a 5-fight winning streak. Nguyen stopped Julian Wallace via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Ben Nguyen submits Ryan Benoit
On November 15, 2015 Ben Nguyen faced Ryan Benoit in a flyweight bout. Nguyen was 27 years old with a record of 15-5, and Benoit was 26 with a record of 8-3. Nguyen was on a 8-fight winning streak and Benoit was coming off a win. Nguyen submitted Ryan Benoit via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. Ben Nguyen submits Nate Hansen
On June 14, 2008 Ben Nguyen faced Nate Hansen. Nguyen was 19 years old with a record of 4-1, and Hansen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nguyen was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nguyen submitted Nate Hansen via triangle choke in the 1st round.
7. Ben Nguyen submits Andrew Whitney
On April 23, 2011 Ben Nguyen faced Andrew Whitney. Nguyen was 22 years old with a record of 7-5, and Whitney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nguyen was coming off a loss. Nguyen submitted Andrew Whitney via armbar in the 1st round.
8. Ben Nguyen KOs Laramie Shaffer
On July 31, 2010 Ben Nguyen faced Laramie Shaffer. Nguyen was 21 years old with a record of 6-4, and Shaffer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nguyen was on a 3-fight losing streak. Nguyen stopped Laramie Shaffer via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Ben Nguyen KOs Mitch Wisner
On March 10, 2007 Ben Nguyen faced Mitch Wisner. Nguyen was 18 years old with a record of 2-1, and Wisner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nguyen was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nguyen stopped Mitch Wisner via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Ben Nguyen KOs Chuck Page
On March 1, 2007 Ben Nguyen faced Chuck Page. Nguyen was 18 years old with a record of 1-1, and Page was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nguyen was coming off a win. Nguyen stopped Chuck Page via KO in the 1st round.