Carlos Newton, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 16 wins, 14 losses, and no draws. He specialized in the welterweight division, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall. During his UFC career, he demonstrated an ELO rating of 1016. In terms of performance statistics, Newton averaged 0.65 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 41%. He absorbed an average of 1.55 strikes per minute and maintained a strike defense of 44%. His takedowns were frequent, averaging 2.47 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 70%. Newton attempted approximately one submission every 15 minutes. Notable victories in his career include a submission win against Pat Miletich, who held an ELO rating of 1092. In his most recent fights, he achieved a victory over Miletich via bulldog choke in May 2001. However, he faced losses against Matt Hughes on two occasions, first by knockout/technical knockout due to a slam in November 2001 and then by knockout/technical knockout due to punches in July 2002. He also won against Pete Spratt via kimura in November 2002. His last recorded fight was a decision loss against Renato Verissimo in January 2004.