Nick Newell losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Nick Newell has compiled a 16-4 (13) record, including two title fights. He has four losses, one of them in a title fight.
4. Nick Newell loses to Bobby King via split decision
On June 11, 2021 Nick Newell faced Bobby King in a lightweight bout. Newell was 35 years old with a record of 16-3, and King was 0 with a record of 0-0. Newell was coming off a loss. Newell lost via split decision. Went the distance with King.
3. Nick Newell loses to Manny Muro via split decision
On October 26, 2019 Nick Newell faced Manny Muro in a lightweight bout. Newell was 33 years old with a record of 16-2, and Muro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Newell was on a 2-fight winning streak. Newell lost via split decision. Went the distance with Muro.
2. Nick Newell loses to Alex Munoz via unanimous decision
On July 24, 2018 Nick Newell faced Alex Munoz in a lightweight bout. Newell was 32 years old with a record of 14-1, and Munoz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Newell was on a 3-fight winning streak. Newell lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Munoz.
1. Nick Newell loses to Justin Gaethje via KO
On July 5, 2014 Nick Newell fought Justin Gaethje for the WSOF lightweight title. Newell was 28 years old with a record of 11-0, and Gaethje was 25 with a record of 11-0. Both Newell and Gaethje were on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Gaethje stopped Newell via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.