Result
Matt HughesKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round1
Time00:03:37
DateJul 13, 2002
DivisionWelterweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueRoyal Albert Hall
BroadcastESPN+
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W
45-9-0Matt Hughes
L
The Ronin | 16-14-0Carlos Newton
Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton
Method :KO/TKO
Round :1
Time :00:03:37
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Matt Hughes
Elo1807Great
3Y trend1835 → 1807
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:03:37
MethodKO/TKO
Carlos Newton
Elo1584Solid
3Y trend1570 → 1584
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Matt Hughes won this fight by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:03:37. Matt Hughes led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Matt Hughes and Carlos Newton across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Matt HughesCarlos Newton
Elo edge
Matt Hughes1807-20 last move
Carlos Newton1584-9 last move
Why they are ranked here
Matt HughesNot on the active ladder · 1807 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat BJ Penn (rated 1663 at the time): +9.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to BJ Penn (rated 1667 at the time): -22.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, -23 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1717, not 1807: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Carlos NewtonNot on the active ladder · 1584 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Shonie Carter (rated 1636 at the time): +14.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Daiju Takase (rated 1493 at the time): -22.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -11 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1494, not 1584: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Matt HughesvsCarlos Newton
Total strikes
104vs8
Sig. strikes
58vs3
Takedowns
4vs0
Rev.
0vs1
Sub. attempts
1vs1
Finishing profile
Matt HughesKO/TKO leads 47% of wins
Carlos Newtonsubmission leads 63% of wins
Common opponents
Renzo GracieMatt Hughes: win · TKO (leg kicks and punches) · Apr 10, 2010Carlos Newton: loss · Decision · Dec 29, 2006
Renato VerissimoMatt Hughes: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jun 19, 2004Carlos Newton: loss · Decision · Jan 31, 2004
Renzo GracieMatt Hughes: win · TKO (leg kicks and punches) · Apr 10, 2010Carlos Newton: win · Decision · Oct 5, 2003
Round stats
Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton is a completed Welterweight Title fight from UFC 38 : Matt Hughes VS Carlos Newton. Matt Hughes defeated Carlos Newton by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:03:37. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton quick answers
Who won Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton?
Matt Hughes won Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:03:37.
What event is Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton on?
Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton is listed on UFC 38 : Matt Hughes VS Carlos Newton.
What are the records for Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton?
Matt Hughes enters with a 45-9-0 record and Carlos Newton enters with a 16-14-0 record.
What division is Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton?
Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton is listed as a Welterweight Title fight.
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