Steven “The Ninja”Nguyen

Steven Nguyen, known as “The Ninja,” is an American mixed martial artist from Wichita, Kansas, who competes in the UFC’s featherweight division. The UFC lists him as active and records his Octagon debut on March 23, 2024. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall, has a 73-inch reach, and was born on May 19, 1993.

Nguyen began training in taekwondo and karate at age five, later adding Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing before wrestling in high school. He has described his approach as a blend of striking and grappling, with the spinning back kick as a preferred striking technique and the guillotine among his favorite submissions. His UFC profile also identifies him as a Wichita State University graduate with a degree in marketing and management.

Before reaching the UFC, Nguyen competed on Dana White’s Contender Series, where a 2023 stoppage victory over A.J. Cunningham earned him a UFC contract. He made his UFC debut against Jarno Errens in March 2024 and later stopped Mohammad Yahya at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, 2025. His professional milestones also include an EFC featherweight belt, according to his UFC athlete profile.