LAS VEGAS – Nick Newell showed nothing but class after having his UFC dream temporarily washed away with a loss at Dana White’s Contender Series 14. After years of trying to get called up to the big show, Newell (14-2) finally got an opportunity to prove his worth Tuesday and earn a UFC contract. But it didn’t go his way, and he was bloodied up and beaten in a unanimous-decision loss to lightweight Alex Munoz (5-0) in their UFC Fight Pass-streamed headliner at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas. Despite the sting of defeat, Newell spoke with the media after the fight and opened up about the tough setback, and the congenital amputee – who was born with just one hand but posted a 14-1 record before his unofficial UFC audition – showed nothing but class and maturity. “Physically, I’m fine,” Newell told reporters, including MMAjunkie, after his loss
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Nick Newell recalls post-loss chat with Dana White, still committed to UFC career – MMA Junkie