Best fights of Emanuel Newton
Over 14 years as a professional, Emanuel Newton has compiled a 26-13-1 (14) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Emanuel Newton defeats Attila VĂ©gh in their 2nd fight
On March 21, 2014 Emanuel Newton fought Attila VĂ©gh for the Bellator light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Newton was 30 years old with a record of 22-7-1, and VĂ©gh was 28 with a record of 29-4-2. Newton was on a 4-fight winning streak and VĂ©gh was on a 9-fight winning streak. Newton won via split decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Emanuel Newton defeats Muhammed Lawal in their 2nd fight
On November 2, 2013 Emanuel Newton fought Muhammed Lawal for the vacant Interim Bellator light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Newton was 29 years old with a record of 21-7-1, and Lawal was 32 with a record of 11-2. Newton was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lawal was on a 2-fight winning streak. Newton won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Emanuel Newton defeats Roger Hollett
On December 5, 2008 Emanuel Newton fought Roger Hollett for the MFC light heavyweight title. Newton was 24 years old with a record of 11-3-1, and Hollett was 30 with a record of 8-1. Newton was on a 8-fight winning streak and Hollett was coming off a win. Newton won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
4. Emanuel Newton defeats Mikhail Zayats
On March 28, 2013 Emanuel Newton faced Mikhail Zayats in a light heavyweight bout. Newton was 29 years old with a record of 20-7-1, and Zayats was 31 with a record of 21-6. Newton was on a 2-fight winning streak and Zayats was on a 7-fight winning streak. Newton won via unanimous decision.
5. Emanuel Newton submits Linton Vassell
On October 24, 2014 Emanuel Newton defended his Bellator light heavyweight title against Linton Vassell. Newton was 30 years old with a record of 24-7-1, and Vassell was 31 with a record of 15-3. Newton was on a 6-fight winning streak and Vassell was on a 9-fight winning streak. Newton submitted Linton Vassell via rear-naked choke in the 5th round. Defended the title.
6. Emanuel Newton KOs Muhammed Lawal
On February 21, 2013 Emanuel Newton faced Muhammed Lawal in a light heavyweight bout. Newton was 29 years old with a record of 19-7-1, and Lawal was 32 with a record of 9-1. Both Newton and Lawal were coming off a win. Newton stopped Muhammed Lawal via KO in the 1st round.
7. Emanuel Newton KOs Kyacey Uscola
On July 1, 2006 Emanuel Newton fought Kyacey Uscola for the vacant GC light heavyweight title. Newton was 22 years old with a record of 5-3-1, and Uscola was 0 with a record of 0-0. Newton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Newton stopped Kyacey Uscola via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
8. Emanuel Newton KOs Joey Beltran
On September 12, 2014 Emanuel Newton defended his Bellator light heavyweight title against Joey Beltran. Newton was 30 years old with a record of 23-7-1, and Beltran was 32 with a record of 15-10. Newton was on a 5-fight winning streak and Beltran was coming off a win. Newton stopped Joey Beltran via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
9. Emanuel Newton loses to Trevor Prangley via unanimous decision
On May 15, 2009 Emanuel Newton defended his MFC light heavyweight title against Trevor Prangley. Newton was 25 years old with a record of 12-3-1, and Prangley was 36 with a record of 19-5. Newton was on a 9-fight winning streak and Prangley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Newton lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Prangley.
10. Emanuel Newton submits Matt Baker
On April 9, 2016 Emanuel Newton faced Matt Baker in a light heavyweight bout. Newton was 32 years old with a record of 25-10-1, and Baker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Newton was on a 3-fight losing streak. Newton submitted Matt Baker via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round.