No one expected Nick Newell to compete in mixed martial arts, let alone excel, but he did. When he retired at the age of 29, it seemed he had nothing left to prove. Nonetheless, “Notorious Nick” is headed back to the cage.
On Monday, Legacy Fighting Alliance announced that the promotion had signed Newell to a multi-fight deal, ending his nearly 23-month retirement. No prospective date or opponent have been announced for Newell's return bout.
Newell, 31, was born with congenital amputation of his left arm, which ends just below his elbow. He turned pro in June 2009 and racked up a 13-1 pro MMA mark in just over six years of competition.