Journey Newson

Journey Newson is a mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the UFC Featherweight division. Journey Newson holds a professional record of 10-5-0, including 1-4-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 1 by decision. Journey Newson stands 5'5", has a 67.5-inch reach, and is 34 years old. Journey Newson is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.

Journey Newson profile

DivisionFeatherweight
Professional record10-5-0
UFC record1-4-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusActive
CountryUnited States
Age34
Date of birth1989-03-07
Height5'5"
Reach67.5"
Leg reach35"
Last weigh-in138.5 lbs
Current streakL2
Total octagon time53 minutes

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute2.64
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.57
Striking accuracy33%
Striking defense65%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.28
Strikes to the head39%
Strikes to the body29%
Strikes to the legs32%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0.56
Takedown defense44%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.28
Average control time per fight (seconds)8

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO0
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision1

Journey Newson UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2023-04-29UFC Fight NightMarcus McGheelossRear Naked Choke · 2:03 · R2
2022-12-17UFC Fight NightSergey MorozovlossDecision · Unanimous
2022-05-07UFC 274: Oliveira vs. GaethjeFernie GarciawinDecision · Unanimous
2020-09-19UFC Fight NightRandy CostalossHead Kick & Punches · 0:41 · R1
2020-02-08UFC 247: Jones vs. ReyesDomingo Pilarteno contestOverturned to No Contest
2019-06-29UFC on ESPN 3Ricardo RamoslossDecision · Unanimous

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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