Nick Newell is back in the big leagues, as the popular lightweight signed a one-fight deal with Bellator for a bout with Corey Browning at the upcoming Bellator 225 card in Bridgeport, Conn., on Aug. 24.
Bellator officials confirmed the news to MMA Fighting following a report by Hartford Courant.
Newell (15-2) is coming off a first-round submission win over Antonio Castillo Jr. at CES 56, his first appearance since losing to Alex Munoz at Dana White’s Contender Series a year ago.
The former WSOF star, whose other defeat came by the hands of Justin Gaethje in 2014, won 12 of his fights by stoppage.