Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Malcolm Wellmaker
10-0
Age
31
Height
5'10"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
71.5"
Avg Fight Time
02:22
Gym
—
UFC Record
2-1(3 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2
Last 3
WWL
Finish Rate
80%
Bonuses
2
Style
Striker
Location
Augusta, United States
Last Fight2025-11-15
EE
L - Ethyn Ewing
KO/TKOR1 1:59
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Malcolm WellmakerDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
CS

vs Cameron Saaiman
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:59
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:59
WIN
KM

vs Kris Moutinho
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:37
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:37
LOSS
EE
vs Ethyn Ewing
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
-420FAV
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00·-420
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
7.2/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Malcolm adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
5 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
80%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
40%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
40%
⭐Other
Spinning
40%
Body Locks
40%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (180%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (7.2) and Strike Acc% (63%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 80% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 2 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 100% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
63%
Above Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
54% acc75%
Clinch
85% acc25%
Ground
0% acc0%
Striking Differential+2.40/min
7.20 landed/min4.80 absorbed/min
7.20
Landed/Min
4.80
Absorbed/Min
6.35
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed51
Sig. Strikes Attempted81
Key Insights
Malcolm is a distance-first striker, with 94% of output at range.
Effective body attack (35%).
Favorable output (1.5:1).
Elite accuracy at 63%.
High KD rate (6.35/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
100%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
1
Total
1
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
1
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
1
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (100%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
51
3.40
Ratio
Absorbed
15
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
3/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.1
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.5
Standing %
95%
R3 vs R1 Output
105%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.40x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.1) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:10
R2 Control
0:14
R3 Control
0:37
R1 to Final
+27%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-4.7pp
Body
+11.0pp
Leg
-6.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2527
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
