Malcolm Wellmaker added another jaw-dropping finish to his highlight reel after the flattened Kris Moutinho with a devastating one-punch knockout in the first round at UFC Atlanta.
Fighting in front of his home state, Wellmaker looked every part of a future bantamweight contender as he picked Moutinho apart from the first exchange until the last. A series of nasty body shots eventually paid off with Wellmaker faking a kick and then unloading a check right hook that snapped Moutinhoâs head around and sent him crashing face-first to the canvas.
The end came at just 2:37 in the opening round. Watch the finish below:
Malcolm Wellmaker does it again with another walk-off KO of Kris Moutinho at #UFCAtlanta! pic.twitter.com/ZObnULUOtN
â MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 15, 2025
âMy life is a dream,â Wellmaker said after his latest knockout win. âIt was a dream the last time and this tops it times and times over.
âThe only reason I got the knockout is because he didnât want to get hit to the body no more. Like I said, I believe I have the power to put any bantamweight out. I got that power, they canât play with it.â
After calling for the chance to fight in his home state following his previous win, Wellmaker was only added to the card at the last minute with Moutinho accepting the opportunity to face him in his return to the UFC.
Things did not go well for Moutinho after Wellmaker established his strikes in the opening exchange, showing off power in both his punches and kicks. Repeated body blows started to pay dividends with Moutinho forced to cover up to avoid further damage, which left him open for the punch that ended his night.
It was a perfect setup and delivery from Wellmaker after he crushed Moutinho with the right hand that put him down and out for good.
Wellmaker moved to a perfect 10-0 in his career and heâs quickly becoming a fan favorite with his action-packed style that has resulted in two devastating knockouts so far in his UFC career.
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