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Benito Lopez Journey Newson
Benito Lopez
10-2

RD1 3:04

KO/TKO

Strikes

brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Journey Newson
10-5

Fight: Lopez vs. Newson

USAKOTC: Unchallenged
9OCTSUN'162:00 AM
Bantamweight• main event• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Golden Boy

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Forms

WWWWW
WWW--

Nationality

USAUSA

USAUSA

Age

(1994-04-06) 32

37(1989-03-07)

Weight

(61 kg) 135 lbs

145 lbs (66 kg)

Height

(178 cm) 5′10″

5′5″ (165 cm)

Reach

(185 cm) 6′1″

5′7″ (171 cm)

Gym

Team Alpha Male

Impact Jiu Jitsu

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

10

3 KO/TKO - 25%
2 submission - 17%
5 decision - 42%

10

20% - 3 KO/TKO
20% - 3 submission
27% - 4 decision

Losses

2

0 KO/TKO - 0%
2 submission - 17%
0 decision - 0%

5

13% - 2 KO/TKO
7% - 1 submission
13% - 2 decision

Past Opponents

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lopez vs. Newson

  • Which event are Benito Lopez and Journey Newson fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in KOTC: Unchallenged.

  • How many rounds is the Benito Lopez vs. Journey Newson?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round KOTC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Benito Lopez vs. Journey Newson?

    The fight is organized by the King of the Cage (KOTC).

  • When is the Benito Lopez vs. Journey Newson fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on October 9, 2016