Malcolm Wellmaker
The Machine
USA
Loses to late-notice opponent
Wellmaker lost to Ethyn Ewing via unanimous decision (27-30, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 322 on Saturday in New York City.
ANALYSIS
Wellmaker agreed to face Ewing exactly 48 hours ago following the withdrawal of Cody Haddon (foot), and he ended up paying for it. In the end, it wasn't much of a surprise. Malcolm has ridiculous power, but we've never seen much else from him. He struggled with the constant pressure of Ewing, and his cardio looked lousy, the latter of which isn't surprising since none of his prior three fights lasted longer than 2:37. To make matters worse, at 31 years old, Wellmaker isn't a kid. He needs a rebound performance his next time out.
Wellmaker agreed to face Ewing exactly 48 hours ago following the withdrawal of Cody Haddon (foot), and he ended up paying for it. In the end, it wasn't much of a surprise. Malcolm has ridiculous power, but we've never seen much else from him. He struggled with the constant pressure of Ewing, and his cardio looked lousy, the latter of which isn't surprising since none of his prior three fights lasted longer than 2:37. To make matters worse, at 31 years old, Wellmaker isn't a kid. He needs a rebound performance his next time out.
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Now fighting debutant
Wellmaker will now fight Ethyn Ewing at UFC 322 on Saturday, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
After previously being booked against Serhiy Sidey (undisclosed) and Cody Haddon (undisclosed), both of whom withdrew from the event, Wellmaker will now take on an opponent who will be making his debut within the UFC.
After previously being booked against Serhiy Sidey (undisclosed) and Cody Haddon (undisclosed), both of whom withdrew from the event, Wellmaker will now take on an opponent who will be making his debut within the UFC.
Receives new opponent
Wellmaker will now fight Cody Haddon at UFC 322 on Nov. 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
After an unknown issue caused Serhiy Sidey to withdraw from the event Monday, Wellmaker will now prepare to put his perfect record on the line against Haddon, who is 8-1 in his professional career but hasn't fought since October 2024.
After an unknown issue caused Serhiy Sidey to withdraw from the event Monday, Wellmaker will now prepare to put his perfect record on the line against Haddon, who is 8-1 in his professional career but hasn't fought since October 2024.
No longer facing Sidey
Wellmaker won't fight Serhiy Sidey at UFC 322 on Nov. 15, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Wellmaker was slated to fight Sidey at UFC 322 in New York City, but Sidey pulled out of the fight for unknown reasons. Wellmaker awaits a new opponent.
Wellmaker was slated to fight Sidey at UFC 322 in New York City, but Sidey pulled out of the fight for unknown reasons. Wellmaker awaits a new opponent.
Facing Sidey in November
Wellmaker will take on Serhiy Sidey at UFC 322 in New York City on November 15, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Wellmaker will head into the fight looking to protect his perfect 10-0 professional record. The 5-foot-10 American will have to overcome slight disadvantages in both height and reach compared to the younger Canadian. With a combined 13-0 professional record in KO/TKO finishes between these two fighters, fireworks can be expected in this one.
Wellmaker will head into the fight looking to protect his perfect 10-0 professional record. The 5-foot-10 American will have to overcome slight disadvantages in both height and reach compared to the younger Canadian. With a combined 13-0 professional record in KO/TKO finishes between these two fighters, fireworks can be expected in this one.
Another instant victory
Wellmaker defeated Kris Moutinho via KO (punch) at 2:37 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
The UFC was giving Wellmaker a layup here as a -2000 favorite, and to his credit, he did exactly what he had to en route to earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Malcolm has displayed elite finishing ability early in his career, and Moutinho can't take extended punishment, so here we are. Wellmaker was credited with 25 significant strikes landed, with the final one -- a massive right hand -- ending things in an instant. Malcolm is in an interesting spot moving forward. He has first-round knockout wins in his first two UFC bouts and his appearance on Dana White's Contender Series, but he has all of 10 professional fights under his belt at age 31. The company seems likely to take it easy with him for another outing or two.
The UFC was giving Wellmaker a layup here as a -2000 favorite, and to his credit, he did exactly what he had to en route to earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Malcolm has displayed elite finishing ability early in his career, and Moutinho can't take extended punishment, so here we are. Wellmaker was credited with 25 significant strikes landed, with the final one -- a massive right hand -- ending things in an instant. Malcolm is in an interesting spot moving forward. He has first-round knockout wins in his first two UFC bouts and his appearance on Dana White's Contender Series, but he has all of 10 professional fights under his belt at age 31. The company seems likely to take it easy with him for another outing or two.