Malcolm Wellmaker prepares to face Otari Tanzilovi at UFC Vegas 122
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 5:23 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Malcolm Wellmaker (10-2) is set to confront Otari Tanzilovi (10-2) on Saturday at UFC Vegas 122 in Las Vegas. Wellmaker aims to break a two-fight losing streak, following defeats to Ethyn Ewing and Juan Diaz. He attributes his recent struggles to overconfidence and has since joined American Top Team to refine his skills. Acknowledging his past mistakes, Wellmaker seeks to maintain his aggressive fighting style while taking a more strategic approach.
- •Wellmaker's two-fight losing streak drops his UFC record to 2-2.
- •He previously fought and lost to Ethyn Ewing and Juan Diaz.
- •Wellmaker has joined American Top Team to improve his training.
- •He emphasizes a mentality shift following his recent losses.
- •The fight takes place at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Malcolm Wellmaker admits costly mistake ahead of UFC Vegas 122
- 5:23 AMSherdog — Malcolm Wellmaker admits costly mistake ahead of UFC Vegas 122
"Malcolm Wellmaker believes his recent losses in the Ultimate Fighting Championship have helped him become a more complete fighter.
"Malcolm Wellmaker believes his recent losses in the Ultimate Fighting Championship have helped him become a more complete fighter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 5:23 AMMalcolm Wellmaker admits costly mistake ahead of UFC Vegas 122
Malcolm Wellmaker believes his recent losses in the Ultimate Fighting Championship have helped him become a more complete fighter.
- SherdogOct 9, 2026, 5:23 AMMalcolm Wellmaker admits costly mistake ahead of UFC Vegas 122
Malcolm Wellmaker believes his recent losses in the Ultimate Fighting Championship have helped him become a more complete fighter.
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