UFC Vegas 117’s Malcolm Wellmaker focused on ‘technical improvments’ following first professional loss
“The Machine” believes he’s leveling up. Rising Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight prospect Malcolm Wellmaker returns to action against UFC newcomer Juan Diaz in the featured bout of UFC Vegas 117 this weekend (Sat., May 16, 2026) inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wellmaker suffered the first loss of his professional career late […] 
