Emanuel Newton
The Hardcore Kid
Newton will enter his light heavyweight fight with Linton Vassell as a -120 favorite at Bellator 149 on Friday in Houston, Texas.
ANALYSIS
Newton's successful reign as Light Heavyweight champion feels like ages ago, as losses to Liam McGeary and Phil Davis have dulled "The Hardcore Kid"'s momentum. In lieu of a tune-up fight, Newton will re-match the durable Linton "The Swarm" Vassell of the UK. Newton's last victory came against Vassell at Bellator 130 -- an impressive victory could pave his way to contention.
Newton's successful reign as Light Heavyweight champion feels like ages ago, as losses to Liam McGeary and Phil Davis have dulled "The Hardcore Kid"'s momentum. In lieu of a tune-up fight, Newton will re-match the durable Linton "The Swarm" Vassell of the UK. Newton's last victory came against Vassell at Bellator 130 -- an impressive victory could pave his way to contention.
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Newton suffered a submission defeat (Kimura, 4:39 of Round 1) to Phil Davis at Bellator 142 on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
It's back to the drawing board for Newton, who was outsized and outmatched in this questionable instance of matchmaking. Davis' wrestling pedigree was simply too much for Newton, who was forced to submit after being taken down at will. Newton, having put up a close fight to title challenger Liam McGeary at Bellator 134, has now plummeted in the rankings of Bellator's light heavyweight division.
It's back to the drawing board for Newton, who was outsized and outmatched in this questionable instance of matchmaking. Davis' wrestling pedigree was simply too much for Newton, who was forced to submit after being taken down at will. Newton, having put up a close fight to title challenger Liam McGeary at Bellator 134, has now plummeted in the rankings of Bellator's light heavyweight division.
Newton will square off with Phil "Mr. Wonderful" Davis as a +350 underdog at Bellator 142 on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Apparently not interested in a bounce-back match after losing his light heavyweight title, Newton will draw a difficult assignment in Phil Davis on Saturday. "The Hardcore Kid" has now entered his last two fights at a significant reach disadvantage, as Davis' 79.0" reach will top Newton's 75.0". A submission specialist featuring an unorthodox striking arsenal, Newton will likely intend to keep the fight standing against the former Penn State wrestling standout Davis.
Apparently not interested in a bounce-back match after losing his light heavyweight title, Newton will draw a difficult assignment in Phil Davis on Saturday. "The Hardcore Kid" has now entered his last two fights at a significant reach disadvantage, as Davis' 79.0" reach will top Newton's 75.0". A submission specialist featuring an unorthodox striking arsenal, Newton will likely intend to keep the fight standing against the former Penn State wrestling standout Davis.