One-armed MMA fighter Nick Newell
Like any mixed martial artist just beginning his pro career, Nick Newell has big dreams. He wants to go as…
Like any mixed martial artist just beginning his pro career, Nick Newell has big dreams.
He wants to go as far as his mind can imagine, win a few belts, make some nice paydays, fight in a big promotion like DREAM, Strikeforce, even the UFC.
But Newell won’t only have to overcome opponents to get there; he’ll have to overcome a physical disability. The 23-year-old lightweight fighter, who will be making his pro debut this Saturday at a Cage Fighting Xtreme show in Plymouth, Mass., was born without a left hand. His arm ends just below the elbow.
“That’s every fighter’s goal, you know? To fight for the UFC,” he said. “I think it’d be great. Regardless of whether I have a disability or not, I always want to win and be the best.”