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Nick Newell, MMA Fighter with One Hand, Receives UFC Contender Series Offer

Nick Newell will get a shot at a UFC contract. Per Dana White, he'll be offered a fight on the Tuesday Night Contender Series in June.

Nick Newell is one step closer to achieving his dream of competing for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Newell, who was born with a congenital amputation of his left arm below the elbow, has a 14-1 record since making his professional debut in 2009. His lone loss came against former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje in July 2014.

Newell will get his chance at a UFC contract when he competes at a Tuesday Night Contender Series event in June.