Sam Hoger vs. Jeff Newton

Preliminary Card | Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Nov 19, 2005
W
Hoger defeats Newton
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 2:05 Round 1 of 3
"Alaskan Assassin"
vs.
Submission 2:05 R1
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Fighter Comparison

5-1-0

Climbed to 6-1
Pro
Record
4-1-0

Fell to 4-2
-260
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+210
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

United States
Anchorage
Alaska
Fights out of
Costa Mesa
California
25
+4 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
203.0 lbs
(92.1 kgs)
6'2"
(188cm)
Height
6'2"
(188cm)
Hoger MMA Gym Todd Medina Freestyle Team

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 56

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 56: Full Force
  • Date: Saturday 11.19.2005
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 3 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Matt Vasgersian, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Dark Bout, Shown on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Hoger Disclosed Pay: $10,000
  • Newton Disclosed Pay: $2,000
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