Malcolm Wellmaker suffers third straight UFC loss at Vegas 122
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Malcolm Wellmaker lost to Otari Tanzilovi at UFC Vegas 122, marking his third consecutive defeat in the UFC. Wellmaker's record now stands at 2-3 in the promotion after previously moving with his family to train at American Top Team. He expressed his disappointment on Instagram, stating the loss felt particularly painful after leaving his old gym in hopes of greater success. Wellmaker had initially secured his UFC contract through Dana White's Contender Series in 2024.
- •Wellmaker lost by knockout to Tanzilovi at UFC Vegas 122.
- •He has a professional record of 10-3 after three UFC losses.
- •Wellmaker previously trained at Faglier's MMA in Georgia.
- •He moved to Florida for training at American Top Team before this fight.
- •This match followed his first professional loss against Ethyn Ewing in November.
- 1:58 AMSherdog — Malcolm Wellmaker says UFC loss 'hurts' after American Top Team move
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Malcolm Wellmaker says UFC loss 'hurts' after American Top Team move
"Malcolm Wellmaker lost his last bout despite changing gyms and he’s now on a three-fight losing skid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
"Malcolm Wellmaker lost his last bout despite changing gyms and he’s now on a three-fight losing skid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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External links- SherdogOct 28, 2026, 1:58 AMMalcolm Wellmaker says UFC loss 'hurts' after American Top Team move
Malcolm Wellmaker lost his last bout despite changing gyms and he’s now on a three-fight losing skid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 1:58 AMMalcolm Wellmaker says UFC loss 'hurts' after American Top Team move
Malcolm Wellmaker lost his last bout despite changing gyms and he’s now on a three-fight losing skid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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