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Matt Hughes
45-9
#7 Welterweight
Carlos Newton
16-14

Fight: Hughes vs. Newton

13 JUL SAT '02 12:00 AM
championship 5 rounds

Main Info

nickname

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The Ronin

Forms

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W L W L W

Nationality

USA USA

Canada Canada

Age

(1973-10-13) 52

49 (1976-08-17)

Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

185 lbs (84 kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

5′9″ (176 cm)

Reach

(185 cm) 6′1″

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Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

45

16 KO/TKO - 30%
19 submission - 35%
10 decision - 19%

16

7% - 2 KO/TKO
33% - 10 submission
13% - 4 decision

Losses

9

6 KO/TKO - 11%
3 submission - 6%
0 decision - 0%

14

10% - 3 KO/TKO
13% - 4 submission
23% - 7 decision

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hughes vs. Newton

  • Which event are Carlos Newton and Matt Hughes fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall.
  • How many rounds is the Carlos Newton vs. Matt Hughes?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 5-round UFC fight.
  • Which organization is hosting the Carlos Newton vs. Matt Hughes?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  • When is the Carlos Newton vs. Matt Hughes fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on July 13, 2002
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