Watch Malcolm Wellmaker score unreal one-punch knockout at UFC Kansas City |
04/26/2025 07:24 PM -
Malcolm Wellmaker's right hand earned him a UFC contract and now it's earned him his first UFC victory.
The 30-year-old bantamweight made a spectacular octagon debut Saturday at UFC Kansas City, needing less than two minutes to land a right hook that floored opponent Cameron Saaiman.
Watch the fast finish below.
Malcolm Wellmaker makes it 4 for 4 for finishes so far at #UFCKansasCity with AUTHORITY! pic.twitter.com/QWA6QZuyZF
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Wellmaker was aggressive from the start, cutting off the cage in pursuit of Saaiman. When Saaiman attempted to punch his way off the fence, Wellmaker slipped the shot and countered with his own, landing square on Saaiman's chin and sending him crashing to the canvas.
The official time of the stoppage was 1:59 into Round 1.
Wellmaker's latest finish was not dissimilar to how he earned his contract on Dana White's Contender Series. This past August, Wellmaker needed only 2:29 to put Adam Bramhald away with a right hook and secure a UFC spot. "The Machine" improved to 9-0 as a pro.
Saaiman finds himself in a slump after a 3-0 star to his UFC career. He is now heading in the opposite direction, having lost three straight fights.
