On Thursday afternoon, CES MMA announced the man known as “Notorious” is set to return against Antonio Castillo Jr. at CES 56 on May 31 in Hartford.
Newell (14-2), a congenital amputee born without the lower portion of his left arm, has not competed since coming up short to Alex Munoz on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series in July 2018. Prior to this, fans saw the Connecticut native rattle off three straight victories under the WSOF and LFA banner.
Prior to this string of wins, Newell suffered his first professional defeat to current UFC lightweight contender and former WSOF champion Justin Gaethje.