Malcolm WellmakervsCody Haddon

Malcolm "The Machine" Wellmaker has been absolutely devastating in his last two UFC outings. He's knocked out both Kris Moutinho and Cameron Saaiman in the first round—neither fight made it past the halfway point. That's the kind of power that changes everything in the bantamweight division. Now he faces Cody Haddon, an Australian who's been away from the Octagon for over a year dealing with foot and knee injuries.

But Haddon didn't waste his recovery time—he's been sharpening his boxing skills specifically. That's a fascinating wrinkle when you're facing someone who's finished his last two opponents with punches at distance. Haddon's last appearance was a unanimous decision win over Dan Argueta back in October 2024, showing he can go the full fifteen minutes when needed. Wellmaker, meanwhile, hasn't seen a second round in his recent UFC run.

The switch-stance fighter from Faglier's MMA has been clinical with his finishing instincts. This is a classic striker versus striker matchup where timing and precision will matter more than volume. Haddon's year-long focus on boxing could either be the perfect preparation or a dangerous game against someone who's been actively knocking people out.