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Carlos Newton

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Key facts

Born August 17, 1976, in Anguilla[2]
Nationality Canadian[1]
Nickname The Ronin[2]
UFC Welterweight Champion Yes[1]
Professional record 16-14-0[1]
Fighting out of Newmarket, Ontario[4]

Carlos Newton is a retired mixed martial artist from Anguilla/Canada who competed in the UFC and held the UFC welterweight title. He is also known as “The Ronin” and is a former UFC champion.

Context

Carlos Newton is a retired mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC and other organizations, holding the UFC welterweight title [1]. He was born in Anguilla and is Canadian [2]. Known as “The Ronin,” he made his professional debut in 1996 [4]. Newton won the UFC Welterweight Championship from Pat Miletich at UFC 31 [4]. He was the first Canadian UFC champion [3]. He retired after a loss in July 2010 [5]. He fought out of Newmarket, Ontario [4].

Documented claims

  • Carlos Newton won the UFC Welterweight Championship from Pat Miletich at UFC 31. [4]
  • He made his professional debut in 1996. [4]
  • He was the first Canadian UFC champion. [3]
  • He retired after a loss in July 2010. [5]

Questions and answers

Was Carlos Newton an UFC champ?

Yes, he was the UFC Welterweight Champion, winning the title from Pat Miletich at UFC 31 [4].

Why did Carlos Newton retire?

He retired after a loss in July 2010 [5].

What is Carlos Newton doing now?

The sources do not specify his current activities.

Sources

  1. Carlos Newton (Middleweight) MMA Profile — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Carlos Newton - UFC Record, Stats and Profile — cbssports.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Carlos Newton – The Ronin Who Pioneered Canadian MMA — mymmanews.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Carlos Newton (Middleweight) MMA Profile - ESPN (IN) — espn.in (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Carlos "The Ronin" Newton MMA Stats, Pictures, News ... — sherdog.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People