UFC"Shamurai"Trey Ogden Record: 18-7-0
LightweightRecord18-7-0
Age36
DivisionLightweight · #86
Combat Edge Elo1666
Last fightMay 16 2026
Trey Ogden has a 18-7-0 professional record and is 36 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Marathon MMA. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Trey Ogden bio
Personal background
Trey Ogden, the UFC lightweight known as "Shamurai," was born on November 14, 1989, in Kansas City, Missouri, and built his career almost entirely within the region's combat-sports scene. The 5'11" American is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt whose game is anchored by a strong wrestling base and a relentless submission grappling style. He fights out of Marathon MMA in the Kansas City area, where he also serves as head coach, mentoring local fighters while continuing to compete at the sport's highest level. With a 72-inch reach and a deliberate, grinding approach, Ogden spent years sharpening his craft on the regional circuit before finally earning his shot in the world's biggest promotion.
Path to the UFC
Ogden turned professional in 2015 and spent the better part of seven years as a fixture on the American regional scene, fighting for promotions such as Bellator, the LFA, KC Fighting Alliance and Fury FC. He racked up submission after submission, including a 2017 first-round rear-naked choke of TJ Brown that signaled his ceiling was higher than the regional circuit. The road was not without setbacks: he dropped a pair of guillotine-choke losses to Thomas Gifford in 2017 and 2018, hard lessons that he answered by returning to his winning ways. A strong run culminating in a 2021 Fury FC performance earned him a UFC contract.
UFC run
Ogden's Octagon debut in April 2022 ended in a narrow split-decision loss to Jordan Leavitt, a competitive showing against a touted grappler. He rebounded immediately in September 2022, outpointing previously unbeaten prospect Daniel Zellhuber over three rounds to hand the Mexican his first professional defeat. A unanimous-decision loss to Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC 287 in April 2023 followed, and later that year his bout with Nikolas Motta in November 2023 was ruled a no contest. Ogden then strung together back-to-back unanimous-decision wins in 2024, grinding out veteran Kurt Holobaugh in March and Loik Radzhabov in July. A unanimous-decision loss to Thiago Moisés in January 2025 reminded everyone of the division's depth, but Ogden's blend of grit and grappling has kept him in the mix.
Fighting style
Ogden is a grappler first, and the numbers bear it out: 11 of his 18 professional wins have come by submission, with the guillotine and rear-naked choke serving as his trademark finishes. His wrestling allows him to dictate where fights take place, and his control on the mat lets him grind out rounds when the finish isn't there, as seen in his string of UFC decision victories. He has shown durability and a high fight IQ, though his submission losses underline that his ground game can be a double-edged sword against elite scramblers. At his best, he is a smothering, pressure-based lightweight who wears opponents down and hunts the neck.
Career highlights
- Submission specialist — 11 of his 18 career wins have come by submission, a 61% finish rate built on a high-level guillotine and rear-naked choke game.
- Spoiled an unbeaten prospect — outpointed previously undefeated Daniel Zellhuber in September 2022 for one of the signature wins of his UFC tenure.
- Coach and competitor — balances his run as a UFC lightweight with serving as head coach at Marathon MMA in Kansas City.
Career snapshot
Trey Ogden career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1666Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#663
Lightweight#86of 201 active
Peak1681
Last move-15
Opponent quality1618avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1681 Elo after defeating Loik Radzhabov (2024-07-20)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Trey Ogden quick answers
What is Trey Ogden's record?
Trey Ogden's professional MMA record is 18-7-0.
How old is Trey Ogden?
Trey Ogden is 36 years old.
What weight class is Trey Ogden?
Trey Ogden fights at Lightweight in UFC.
How tall is Trey Ogden?
Trey Ogden is 5'11" tall with a 72" reach.
How much does Trey Ogden weigh?
Trey Ogden competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Trey Ogden's Combat Edge Elo?
Trey Ogden's Combat Edge Elo is 1666, with a peak Elo of 1681.
How strong is Trey Ogden's recent opposition?
Trey Ogden's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1618 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Trey Ogden's last fight?
Trey Ogden's latest tracked pro fight was against Tommy Gantt at UFC Fight Night on May 16 2026.
What is Trey Ogden's recent form?
Trey Ogden's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Trey Ogden usually win?
Trey Ogden's 18 recorded wins include 0 knockouts, 11 submissions, and 7 decisions, with 61% ending before the final bell.
0Wins by knockout
11Wins by submission
7Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
3Loss by submission
4Loss by decision
Trey Ogden stats
Record : 18 / 7 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.20Fighter3.07Division average
Significant striking accuracy
50%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.49Fighter3.89Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
56%Fighter53%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.89Fighter1.59Division average
Takedown accuracy
33%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
100%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.73Fighter0.66Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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