Malcolm Wellmaker has the MMA world watching him proper now.
The undefeated bantamweight stored his excellent document intact in spectacular style, with a one-punch knockout of Kris Moutinho at UFC Atlanta on Saturday. Wellmaker has now gained each of his UFC appearances by way of devastating—and classy—KOs.
Simply three years into his professional MMA profession, Wellmaker has already notched 10 victories with six of these wins coming by the use of knockout and two by submission. The 31-year-old scored a walk-off KO over Cameron Saaiman in his octagon debut this previous April. To say his future seems shiny could be an understatement.
The professionals agree as they had been unanimous of their reward for the Georgia native, with Terrance McKinney saying he’s prepared for a battle with former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley, and longtime UFC standouts Henry Cejudo and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson anointing him as a star.
Take a look at professional reactions on social media beneath.
I’ve seen sufficient, Wellmaker vs O’Malley bc why not it’ll be thrilling #UFCAtlanta
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) June 15, 2025
Don’t let bruh land that hook that shit be coming like a missile
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) June 15, 2025
Solely a matter of time with how exhausting Wellmaker was throwing. Extraordinarily shiny future for that kiddo #UFCAtlanta
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) June 15, 2025
Wellmaker bout to give up his job once more!
— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) June 15, 2025
Bro wtf did they rent Moutinho once more!? Simply to see him get beat like that once more?! Evil shit
— Renato Moicano (@moicanoufc) June 15, 2025
@wallathemachine is giving me James Winston vibes!! From the best way he carries himself and the best way he talks… Im rocking with him for certain! Congrats! #UFCAtlanta
— Corey ‘Additional time’ Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) June 15, 2025
