Best fights of Carlos Newton
Over 14 years as a professional, Carlos Newton has compiled a 16-14 (12) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Carlos Newton submits Pat Miletich
On May 4, 2001 Carlos Newton fought Pat Miletich for the UFC welterweight title. Newton was 24 years old with a record of 9-4, and Miletich was 33 with a record of 27-4-2. Newton was coming off a loss, while Miletich was coming off a win. Newton submitted Pat Miletich via bulldog choke in the 3rd round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Carlos Newton defeats Shonie Carter
On October 10, 2009 Carlos Newton faced Shonie Carter in a welterweight bout. Newton was 33 years old with a record of 15-13, and Carter was 37 with a record of 48-19-7. Both Newton and Carter were coming off a win. Newton won via unanimous decision.
3. Carlos Newton loses to Matt Hughes in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 13, 2002 Carlos Newton fought Matt Hughes for the UFC welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Newton was 25 years old with a record of 11-5, and Hughes was 28 with a record of 31-3. Newton was coming off a win and Hughes was on a 9-fight winning streak. Hughes stopped Newton via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Carlos Newton loses to Dave Menne via unanimous decision
On February 8, 2001 Carlos Newton faced Dave Menne in a middleweight bout. Newton was 24 years old with a record of 9-3, and Menne was 26 with a record of 27-6-2. Newton was on a 5-fight winning streak and Menne was on a 2-fight winning streak. Newton lost via unanimous decision.
5. Carlos Newton submits Erik Paulson in 41 seconds
On November 29, 1997 Carlos Newton faced Erik Paulson in a welterweight bout. Newton was 21 years old with a record of 0-1, and Paulson was 31 with a record of 8-3-2. Both Newton and Paulson were coming off a loss. Newton submitted Erik Paulson via armbar in the 1st round.