Journey Newson is a mixed martial artist from the United States who fights in the UFC’s Bantamweight category.
Journey Newson began his career in 2015, competing for several regional West Coast organizations, including King of the Cage and Cage Sport. During this time, Journey went 9–1 and won the Cage Sport and Prime Fighting Bantamweight titles.
On June 29, 2019, Journey made his UFC debut as a late replacement for Sergio Pettis against Ricardo Ramos at UFC on ESPN 3 but lost unanimously.
Who Is Journey Newson From UFC?
Journey Newson is an MMA fighter born on March 7, 1989. The Journey is currently 33 years old and was born under the sign of Pisces.
On February 8, 2020, Journey faced Domingo Pilarte at UFC 247, and he won by TKO inside the first minute of the bout.
However, TDLR reported on March 25 that Journey had tested positive for marijuana during in-competition drug testing. Journey’s win was reversed, and he was suspended for 30 days.
He was originally slated to meet Randy Costa at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley on September 26, 2020. However, the event was rescheduled for September 19, 2020, because UFC 253 was later planned for the original date, but Newson was knocked out in round one.
Journey Newson Family Background
Journey Newson was born to parents in Hayward, California, in the United States. The Journey has yet to reveal anything about his parentage; however, his parents are of American descent.
Journey grew raised in the Merced region with his parents. He as well as his siblings were placed in foster care when he was around the age of seven due to his mother’s drug addiction and his father’s efforts to keep the family together.
Around the age of 12, Newson began learning Tae Kwon Do. Newson began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for self-defense at 20 and transitioned to mixed martial arts after a few years.
Similarly, Newson has not yet published his father and mother’s single photos on social media.
Journey Newson Net Worth: How Rich?
Journey Newson’s net worth is believed to be approximately $200,000, according to Playerswiki. Journey’s principal source of income is as an MMA fighter, and he is enjoying a comfortable life with the money he has earned thus far.
Newson is a UFC rookie who has participated in one bout and allegedly earned $13,500 from the organization. Newson earned $13,500 ($10,000 to show, $3,500 fight week incentive money) for his attack against Ricardo Ramos at UFC on ESPN 3 – Ngannou vs. Dos Santos.
Similarly, in FFC 36: Ambang vs. Chub, Journey knocked off Soslan Abanokov in the first round and won $5,000. He is sponsored by Iridium Sports and promotes fitness-related items on Instagram.
The Journey was supposed to fight Felipe Colares at UFC on ESPN 23 on May 1, 2021. However, Journey withdrew from the fight, and Luke Sanders took his place.
On May 7, 2022, at UFC 274 in Las Vegas, Journey unanimously defeated promotional newcomer Fernie Garcia.