Ben Nguyen vs Jussier Formiga
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Ben Nguyen vs Jussier Formiga: Matchup Breakdown
Ben Nguyen is 4-3 in the Flyweight division with a 57.1% win rate. Jussier Formiga is 9-7 at Flyweight, winning 56.3% of the time. Both are listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Jussier Formiga leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold on Feb 10, 2018, won by Jussier Formiga by Submission in round 3.
Ben Nguyen holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 963 to 931. Career peaks are 1,059 for Ben Nguyen and 1,088 for Jussier Formiga. Ben Nguyen has 1 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 4 victories, a 75.0% finish rate. Jussier Formiga has 0 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins, finishing 33.3% of the time.
Ben Nguyen stands 5' 5" with a reach of 65" and fights switch. Jussier Formiga is 5' 5" with a reach of 67", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Jussier Formiga. Ben Nguyen is 38, Jussier Formiga is 41.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Ben Nguyen has landed 210 significant strikes at 40.1% accuracy with 1 takedown and 6:23 of control time. Jussier Formiga has landed 257 at 39.6% with 22 takedowns and 52:39 of control.
They share 1 common opponent: Wilson Reis.
Have Ben Nguyen and Jussier Formiga fought before?
Yes. Ben Nguyen and Jussier Formiga have fought once in the UFC. Jussier Formiga won by submission at UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold on February 10, 2018.
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Who has more UFC wins, Ben Nguyen or Jussier Formiga?
Jussier Formiga has more UFC wins: 9 to 4. Ben Nguyen's UFC record is 4-3; Jussier Formiga's is 9-7.
KO/TKO wins: Ben Nguyen 1, Jussier Formiga 0. Submission wins: Ben Nguyen 2, Jussier Formiga 3.
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Who is taller, Ben Nguyen or Jussier Formiga?
Ben Nguyen and Jussier Formiga are the same height: 5'5". Jussier Formiga has the longer reach: 67 inches to 65.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.