Nick Newell

After being born with a congenital amputation of his left arm, a young man turned to martial arts in search for a better life. Then, following a highlight-reel finish in MMA, he became an overnight sensation. Sound familiar?. Yes, that’s the story of Marney Maxx, proudly known as “Brazilian Nick...

Bellator’s Nick Newell calls the octagon home, but the squared circle might as well be his roommate. That’s because while attending college, Newell lived with Impact Wrestling star Brian Myers, formerly known as WWE’s Curt Hawkins. Even though the two pursued professional careers in their respective sports, Newell revealed his and Myers college pairing was pure happenstance.