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Journey Newson

10-5-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 7-2-1Boxing 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Marcus McGhee · Submission · Apr 29, 2023

10-5-0 · 3 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Marcus McGheeSUB · R2 2:03
UFCUFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon·April 29, 2023

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CAREER SUMMARY

Journey Newson holds a professional MMA record of 10-5-0. Newson has won 10 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Newson lands 2.64 significant strikes per minute with 33% accuracy and averages 0.56 takedowns per 15 minutes. Newson also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: April 29, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'5"165 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
67"170 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Mar 7, 1989
Age
37
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Hayward, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Marcus McGhee
    UFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon· Apr 29, 2023· Catchweight· 10-5 vs 7-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:03
  2. LOSS
    vs Sergey Morozov
    UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Strickland· Dec 17, 2022· Bantamweight· 10-4 vs 19-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Fernie Garcia
    UFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje· May 7, 2022· Bantamweight· 10-3 vs 10-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Randy Costa
    UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Woodley· Sep 19, 2020· Bantamweight· 9-3 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:41
  5. NC
    vs Domingo Pilarte
    UFC 247: Jones vs Reyes· Feb 8, 2020· Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 8-2
    Overturned
    R1 · 0:38
  6. LOSS
    vs Ricardo Ramos
    UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Dos Santos· Jun 29, 2019· Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 13-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Soslan Abanokov
    Final Fight Championship 36· May 9, 2019· Bantamweight· 9-1 vs 5-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:20
  8. WIN
    vs Chris San Jose×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Prime Fighting 11· Nov 10, 2018· Bantamweight· 8-1 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:41
  9. WIN
    vs Tycen Lynn
    COGA Combat Games 60· Feb 17, 2018· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 5-2
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Anthony Zender×1Title bout · Title win #1
    CageSport 46· Jul 15, 2017· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 7-10
    TKO
    R2 · 0:24
  11. WIN
    vs Jordan Mackin
    CageSport 44· Feb 25, 2017· Catchweight· 5-1 vs 3-8
    -
    R3 · 4:55
  12. WIN
    vs Anthony Zender
    CageSport 43· Dec 17, 2016· Catchweight· 4-1 vs 6-9
    -
    R3 · 1:27
  13. LOSS
    vs Benito Lopez
    KOTC: Unchallenged· Oct 8, 2016· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 6-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:04
  14. WIN
    vs Shane Friesz
    CageSport 40· May 7, 2016· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 3-1
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Justin Hugo
    CageSport 38· Dec 12, 2015· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    -
    R1 · 2:17
  16. WIN
    vs Damon Wood
    KOTC: Rogue Wave· Sep 5, 2015· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 4-6
    UD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Impact Jiu Jitsu

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power46
Kick power93
Punch speed91
Kick speed97
Accuracy65
Takedowns59
Ground striking51
Submissions73
Chin68
Body strength92
Cardio97

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 10-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.64per min
33% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.57per min
65% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.56per 15 min
17% success
Takedowns stuffed44%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-4-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.64per min
33% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.57per min
65% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.56per 15 min
17% success
Takedowns stuffed44%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Journey Newson earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1577▼33
Peak
1691May 9, 2019
Rated fights
15
1500160017002016201820202022Sep 5, 2015 · 1533Dec 12, 2015 · 1569May 7, 2016 · 1598Oct 8, 2016 · 1559Dec 17, 2016 · 1587Feb 25, 2017 · 1611Jul 15, 2017 · 1628Feb 17, 2018 · 1645Nov 10, 2018 · 1676May 9, 2019 · 1691Jun 30, 2019 · 1671Sep 20, 2020 · 1622May 8, 2022 · 1628Dec 18, 2022 · 1610Apr 29, 2023 · 15771577

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Frequently asked questions

When does Journey Newson fight next?

Journey Newson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Journey Newson's record?

Journey Newson's professional MMA record is 10-5-0.

Who is Journey Newson fighting next?

Journey Newson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Journey Newson fight last?

Journey Newson most recently fought Marcus McGhee at UFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon on Saturday, April 29, 2023, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Journey Newson fight in?

Journey Newson fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Journey Newson have?

Journey Newson has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Journey Newson?

Journey Newson is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.

How much does Journey Newson weigh?

Journey Newson weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Journey Newson's reach?

Journey Newson has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Journey Newson?

Journey Newson is 37 years old (born Mar 7, 1989).

Where is Journey Newson from?

Journey Newson is from the United States.

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