Every fighter knows retirement is inevitable, but few seem to know when or how that moment or circumstance will prevent itself.
For Nick Newell, that moment came on Saturday at WSOF 24 after his unanimous decision victory over Tom Marcellino. Newell, a congenital amputee on his left arm since birth, cited a series of debilitating injuries that both prevented strong performances in the cage and caused him concern over the future quality of life.
"It was the right decision for me, I feel. In the end, time will tell. For me, it's been really tough training for these fights.