With a first-round submission victory at Bellator 225, Nick Newell may have just found a new fighting home.
The veteran lightweight who came up short in his bid to earn a UFC contract in 2018 was given a one-fight contract to compete for Bellator near his home in Connecticut last month. Newell, who is a congenital amputee with a left arm that extends just past his elbow, made the most of his opportunity and now Bellator president Scott Coker hopes to stay in business with him on a long-term basis.
“Absolutely,” Coker answered when asked by MMA Fighting if he wants to keep Newell on the Bellator roster.