BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Nick Newell made his case for a multi-fight contract Saturday with a first-round submission in his promotional debut at Bellator 225. Newell (16-2 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), who was fighting at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn., just 10 minutes from his home, made the most of his one-fight Bellator deal when he finished Corey Browning (5-3 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) with an arm-triangle choke in the opening round of their lightweight bout. Victory for @NotoriousNewell in his @BellatorMMA debut The congenital amputee improves to 16-2 pic.twitter.com/PpmQm8XqZS — DAZN USA (@DAZN_USA) August 25, 2019 After a brief feeling out process in which the one-handed fighter loaded up on a his right hand, Newell secured a takedown that put him in top position. He first went for a guillotine choke from on top, but couldn’t get it. Newell then switched into an arm-triangle choke attempt and, after a brief struggle, forced Browning to tap out at the 3:15 mark of Round 1
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Bellator 225 results: Nick Newell submits Corey Browning, sends message to doubters – MMA Junkie