Carlos Newton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carlos Newton
Occupation	Mixed Martial Artist
Date Of Birth	Aug 17, 1976(1976-08-17)
Age	48
Birthplace	The Valley
Country	Anguilla
Horoscope	Leo

Carlos Newton Biography

Carlos Newton is one of the most popular and richest Mixed Martial Artist who was born on August 17, 1976 in The Valley, Anguilla. Carlos Newton, an Anguillian-born Canadian mixed martial artist, was born August 17, 1976. He is one of the first MMA pioneers. He is a former UFC Welterweight Champion as well as a Pride FC Japan MMA Legend. He was known as “The Ronin” and competed in some of the most prestigious MMA organizations, including UFC, Pride FC Japan MMA Legends, K-1, Shooto, IFL, K-1, Shooto, and most recently W-1. At Warrior MMA, Newmarket, Ontario, he is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with his coach Terry Riggs. Newton is a fan favorite and a “Submission Masters” and has been called his “Dragon Ball Jiu- Jitsu”, his own fighting style, which combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with judo and wrestling. This was in honor of the Japanese manga Dragon Ball. Newton is the only MMA athlete to be allowed to compete simultaneously in both the UFC or Pride FC. This speaks volumes about his popularity. Newton MMA is his current gym.

Newton’s fourth- and fifth fights were his UFC debut at UFC 17. He defeated Bob Gilstrap, and lost a controversial decision against Dan Henderson that night. Newton’s greatest professional achievement was winning the UFC Welterweight Championship from Pat Miletich, May 2001. However, the reign was short-lived as Newton lost his title defense against Matt Hughes at UFC 34 in November 2001. Newton was in a triangle choke with Hughes. However, Hughes grabbed Newton and walked him around the corner, hitting Newton on the head. Hughes and Newton were both unconscious, but John McCarthy only saw Newton unconscious and gave Hughes victory. Hughes asked Hughes “What happened?”

Newton was set for a comeback fight at K-1’s HEROs MMA promotion against Melvin Manhoef at the Ariake Coliseum on August 5, but had to pull out of the fight at the last minute due to a torn ligament in his knee. He made a second attempt at a comeback in K-1 HEROs, this time facing Tokimitsu Ishizawa. Newton made short work of the Japanese fighter, needing only four punches to score the TKO victory in just 22 seconds. He then faced Shungo Oyama at Hero’s Korea 2007 where he lost by submission due to punches.

In 2009, after his win over Shonie Carter, he stated in an interview to Sherdog that he was anticipating his return to fighting abroad with particular interest in Japan. However, after one more fight in Australia, Newton decided, that after a successful fight career that spanned 14 years, it was finally time to take a break and focus on coaching.

Newton’s famed Japan fight career began with a victory over Erik Paulson, which made him the Vale Tudo Japan World Champion. After a few dominant fights with Shooto, he moved to PRIDE FC which is considered the best MMA show on the planet. Newton lost against Kazushi Sakuraba in a Pride Fighting Championships technical fight in June 1998. Today, the Sakuraba vs. Newton bout is a great classic fight and one of Jiu-jitsu’s greatest MMA fights. Both fighters became MMA stars thanks to this legendary fight. Newton continued in PRIDE Japan, where he won over Naoki Sano and Daijiro Moratsui. This was on the way to his stunning armbar victory over Jose Landi-Jons, who was at Pride 19 in February 2002. Pride President Naoto Matsui declared that Newton is now the PRIDE middle-weight Champion. Newton’s place in the history books was further confirmed by a split-decision win over Renzo Gracie at Pride Bushido 1 in October 2003.

Carlos Newton Net Worth

Carlos Newton is one of the richest Mixed Martial Artist from Anguilla. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carlos Newton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Newton was just 19 years old when his professional mixed martial arts career began. He is the youngest extreme fighter to ever be a part of this sport. Newton’s first match was one the most memorable “David Vs Goliath” NHB fights. Newton gave up more than 100 pounds to Jean Riviere, a larger fighter on the Extreme Fighting 2 card. This fight took place in April 1996. Newton won the fight for most of it, but Newton was exhausted and lost the match. However, the spectacle of the smaller fighter helped launch his career. Newton was a member of the top mixed martial arts teams in the world, including K-1, Shooto and Pride Fighting Championships in Japan and UFC in America.

Carlos Newton was born in Anguilla, and he moved to Canada as a child. He attended Westview Centennial Secondary school in the Jane and Finch district of Toronto, Ontario. Newton participated in many Jiu-Jitsu competitions across Canada, as well as international BJJJ events. He started under the legendary Tom Sharkey. The most notable was the Abu Dhabi Combat Club, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This was against Rodrigo Gracie from the legendary Gracie family. The Samurai Club in Toronto was where Newton began his Jiu-Jitsu competition career. In 1996, Terry Riggs, Canada’s first official MMA Academy, founded Warrior Mixed Martial Arts, Newmarket, Ontario. Newton joined his long-time training partner and made it his own home. Under the guidance of Terry Riggs, Everton McEwan, Newton’s MMA career took off. Newton is a Toronto University student who studied geriatric medicine after he did research at Baycrest Hospital. Baycrest Hospital is a world leader in geriatric care.

Newton and Riggs were the coaches of the Toronto Dragons in the IFL in the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Based out of Warrior MMA in Newmarket, the Dragons were made up of international notable fighters such as Claude Patrick, Wagnney Fabiano, Brent Beauparlant, Rafael Cavalcante, Leo Santos and Dennis Hallman. The Dragons made the play offs in 2006 season and went on as far as the semifinals round. Wagnney Fabiano from the team qualified and won the IFL Lightweight Championship. Newton fought in a superfight that year and lost to Renzo Gracie by way of an extremely controversial split decision at the IFL Championship Final. Gracie himself questioned the call after the fight.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Carlos Newton Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Carlos Ranked on the list of most popular Mixed Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Anguilla. Carlos Newton celebrates birthday on August 17 of every year.