BantamweightACTIVE
Journey Newson
10-5
Age
34
Height
5'5"
Weight
1355 lbs
Reach
67.5"
Avg Fight Time
08:54
Gym
—
Wins By
3 KO · 3 Sub · 4 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 5
LLLLW
Finish Rate
60%
Bonuses
—
Style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Hayward, United States
Fight History
LOSS
MM
vs Marcus McGhee
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:03
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:03
LOSS
SM
vs Sergey Morozov
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RC
vs Randy Costa
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 0:41
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 0:41
LOSS
RR
vs Ricardo Ramos
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
FG
vs Fernie Garcia
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje· 2022-05-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
DP
vs Domingo Pilarte
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes· 2020-02-08
Overturned
Failed Drug Test by Newson
R1 0:38
OverturnedFailed Drug Test by Newson·R1 0:38
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.6/min
Grappling
0.56 TD
Defense
65%
⚖️Journey adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
10 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
60%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
60%
Spinning
40%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
50%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (60%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (120%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 290% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (65%) and Strike Acc% (33%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (11/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (152% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
65%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
30% acc91%
Clinch
80% acc3%
Ground
100% acc6%
Striking Differential+0.07/min
2.64 landed/min2.57 absorbed/min
2.64
Landed/Min
2.57
Absorbed/Min
0.28
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed141
Sig. Strikes Attempted433
Key Insights
Journey is a distance-first striker, with 91% of output at range.
Effective body attack (29%).
Strong defense at 65%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 91% of output at range with 30% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
17%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
17%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
10
Total
12
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.56
TD / 15min
0.28
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
12
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
24
Attempted
17%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
TD defense at 44% could be a vulnerability.
3 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (17%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
282
1.06
Ratio
Absorbed
266
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
18.3
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.7
Standing %
97%
R3 vs R1 Output
152%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (18.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 152% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:11
R2 Control
0:07
R3 Control
0:08
R1 to Final
+90%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+2.1pp
Body
-5.9pp
Leg
+3.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.8pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2908
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights