Congenital amputee, Nick Newell debuts for WSOF on August 10th. Photo: Disclosure
After signing with the WSOF, American fighter Nick Newell, who is missing part of his left arm, got his first fight for the organization. Newell will face Keon Caldwell in the fourth edition of the event, on August 10th.
Nick “Notorious” Newell, 27, has won the nine fights he has had as a professional to date and is a former holder of the Xtreme Fighting Championship (XFC) lightweight belt. The athlete suffers from congenital amputation, a condition that results in his left forearm not growing.
WSOF 4 takes place on August 10th at Citizens Bank Arena, in Ontario, California (USA). Three Brazilians are scheduled for the event (Marlon moraes, Gesias Cavalcante and Jorge Santiago), which will also feature a fight involving the organization's president, Ray Sefo.
Check out the fights already announced for WSOF 4 below:
Tyrone Spong vs. Angel DeAnda;
Marlon moraes vs. Brandon Hempleman;
Ray Sefo vs. Dave Huckaba;
Tyson Griffin vs. Gesias Cavalcante;
Nick Newell vs. Keon Caldwell;
Jorge santiago vs. Gerald Harris.
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