Malcolm Wellmaker
The Machine
USA
Second straight poor performance
Wellmaker lost to Juan Diaz via submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 4:08 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
That's back-to-back horrendous performances from Wellmaker as a significant favorite. He was even worse here against Diaz than against Ethyn Ewing last November. Malcolm has legitimate power and looks quite good hitting pads in the back, but he doesn't seem to process things all that well inside the Octagon. He basically completely wilted under the pressure of Diaz, allowing five takedowns on eight attempts. Where he goes from here is an open question. Wellmaker will be 32 years old in early-June, so he's not as young as your typical "prospect."
That's back-to-back horrendous performances from Wellmaker as a significant favorite. He was even worse here against Diaz than against Ethyn Ewing last November. Malcolm has legitimate power and looks quite good hitting pads in the back, but he doesn't seem to process things all that well inside the Octagon. He basically completely wilted under the pressure of Diaz, allowing five takedowns on eight attempts. Where he goes from here is an open question. Wellmaker will be 32 years old in early-June, so he's not as young as your typical "prospect."
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Booked against debuting opponent
Wellmaker will take on Juan Diaz in a bantamweight matchup at UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Wellmaker suffered his first pro loss against Ethyn Ewing last November but now looks to bounce back against a debuting opponent in Diaz. Diaz is a fellow Contender Series product who picked up his contract last April. Wellmaker's UFC experience, as well as two-inch advantages in both height and reach, likely explain why he's as high as a (-280) betting favorite as of the start of fight week.
Wellmaker suffered his first pro loss against Ethyn Ewing last November but now looks to bounce back against a debuting opponent in Diaz. Diaz is a fellow Contender Series product who picked up his contract last April. Wellmaker's UFC experience, as well as two-inch advantages in both height and reach, likely explain why he's as high as a (-280) betting favorite as of the start of fight week.
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.
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.