Nick Newell deserves his UFC shot, but what will it take?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 19:23:12 +0000

After his latest win, Nick Newell put it in terms everyone could understand. “I’m one of the best fighters in the world, and I belong in the UFC,” Newell said after his first-round submission win over Sonny Luque at LFA 35 on Friday night in Houston. “That’s it. That’s final. I gave you 14 reasons why I belong in the UFC. I’m one of the best fighters in the world, and I’ve proved it 14 times.” It’s a pretty strong case, honestly

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Nick Newell, Sonny Luque preview LFA 35 main event – and Newell’s return

BAD MMA News — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 19:53:15 +0000

Tonight, three years after Nick Newell last stepped in a cage, the groundbreaking fighter returns. Newell (13-1) is back to headline LFA 35 against Sonny Luque (8-6) at Arena Theater in Houston. The main card airs live on AXS TV, and there likely will be plenty of eyes on the main event. Related LFA 35's Nick Newell explains return to MMA, why UFC shot won't 'make or break me' Newell is a congenital amputee; his left arm ends below his elbow. But that never stopped him from being a high-level MMA competitor. In fact, after winning a lightweight title for XFC, he moved on to WSOF and challenged for a belt there

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Nick Newell deserves his UFC shot, but what will it take?

Nick Newell, Sonny Luque preview LFA 35 main event – and Newell’s return