Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Steven Nguyen
10-2
1 Win Streak
Age
32
Height
5'11"
Weight
1455 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
12:44
Gym
—
UFC Record
1-1(2 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1
Last 2
LW
Finish Rate
80%
Bonuses
2
Style
MMA
Location
Wichita, United States
Last Fight2025-07-26
MY
W - Mohammad Yahya
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
JE
vs Jarno Errens
UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MY
vs Mohammad Yahya
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Referee Stoppage
R2 5:00
KO/TKOto Referee Stoppage·R2 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
7.5/min
Grappling
0.24 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Steven adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
5 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+79% vs div avg
80%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Uppercuts
80%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
40%
⭐Other
Spinning
40%
⭐Other
Knees
40%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (160%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
to
Referee Stoppage
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: to Referee Stoppage (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (100%) and Strikes/Min (7.5).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 80% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 3 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 88% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
Division Rank#35 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
Division Rank#4 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
34% acc70%
Clinch
100% acc5%
Ground
53% acc25%
Striking Differential+0.37/min
7.47 landed/min7.10 absorbed/min
7.47
Landed/Min
7.10
Absorbed/Min
1.65
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed476
Sig. Strikes Attempted1130
Key Insights
Steven is a distance-first striker, with 89% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 83% targeting the head.
High KD rate (1.65/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 70% of output at range with 34% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 25% from ground at 53% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
100%
Elite
Division Rank#1 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
88%
Elite
Division Rank#4 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
100%
Landed
1
Defended
0
Total
1
0.24
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
1
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
2
Attempted
100%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.24/15min).
Elite TD defense (88%).
3 career submission wins.
High TD accuracy (100%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 25% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
952
1.49
Ratio
Absorbed
640
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
14/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.4
High
Strikes/Min
6.8
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
95%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.4) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
0:32
R2 Control
0:55
R3 Control
0:13
R1 to Final
-50%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.0pp
Body
-2.5pp
Leg
-7.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-10.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#2
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#44
of 45
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#35
of 45
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#4
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#2
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#39
of 45
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#38
of 45
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#24
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2401
ModerateCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights