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DWCS 69 winner Malcolm Wellmaker will wait by the phone for UFC debut, eyes another knockout

By Farah Hannoun and Ken Hathaway,

9 hours ago

LAS VEGAS – Malcolm Wellmaker can’t wait for another opportunity to put on a show.

Wellmaker (8-0) impressed on Dana White’s Contender Series 69 when he face-planted Adam Bramhald for a first-round knockout Tuesday at the UFC Apex.

UFC CEO Dana White said Wellmaker couldn’t have looked better as he awarded him a UFC contract. The undefeated 30-year-old came out seemingly unscathed as he looks to build on his momentum.

“As soon as a good opportunity comes across,” Wellmaker told reporters, including MMA Junkie. “I’m waiting by the phone. My coaches are going to listen to the offers. Me, my coaches, Jason House are going to sit down and get back in there and try to do another knockout.”

Wellmaker sat Bramhald down with a big counter-right while backpedaling, a finish he says he exactly envisioned.

“I just got to give a big kudos to my team,” W`ellmaker said. “The past three or four fights, we had a game plan and a vision for the exact way we were going to finish fights and the same thing happened tonight.

“Working the jab, he’s got a leaping, open-wide left hook, and coming over with the top with the right hand. I had a couple of interviews before the fight, and I even told them it was going to be a right hand. I saw it, and I landed it.”

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for DWCS 69 .

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Dana White's Contender Series: Duffy v Piccininni LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Jack Duffy prepares to face Nick Piccininni in a flyweight… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Jack Duffy prepares to face Nick Piccininni in a flyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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Dana White's Contender Series: Duffy v Piccininni LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Jack Duffy kicks Nick Piccininni in a flyweight fight… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Jack Duffy kicks Nick Piccininni in a flyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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Dana White's Contender Series: Duffy v Piccininni LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Nick Piccininni battles Jack Duffy in a flyweight fight… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Nick Piccininni battles Jack Duffy in a flyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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Dana White's Contender Series: Duffy v Piccininni LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Nick Piccininni punches Jack Duffy in a flyweight fight… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Nick Piccininni punches Jack Duffy in a flyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Duffy v Piccininni LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Nick Piccininni battles Jack Duffy in a flyweight fight… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Nick Piccininni battles Jack Duffy in a flyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Duffy v Piccininni LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Nick Piccininni reacts after his split-decision victory against Jack Duffy… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Nick Piccininni reacts after his split-decision victory against Jack Duffy in a flyweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Wellmaker v Bramhald LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Malcolm Wellmaker prepares to face Adam Bramhald of England in… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Malcolm Wellmaker prepares to face Adam Bramhald of England in a bantamweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Wellmaker v Bramhald LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Adam Bramhald of England punches Malcolm Wellmaker in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Adam Bramhald of England punches Malcolm Wellmaker in a bantamweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Wellmaker v Bramhald LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Malcolm Wellmaker punches Adam Bramhald of England in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Malcolm Wellmaker punches Adam Bramhald of England in a bantamweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Wellmaker v Bramhald LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Malcolm Wellmaker punches Adam Bramhald of England in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Malcolm Wellmaker punches Adam Bramhald of England in a bantamweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Wellmaker v Bramhald LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Malcolm Wellmaker reacts after his knockout victory against Adam Bramhald… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Malcolm Wellmaker reacts after his knockout victory against Adam Bramhald of England in a bantamweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Tulio v Duclos LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Marco Tulio of Brazil drops Matthieu Duclos of France… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Marco Tulio of Brazil drops Matthieu Duclos of France in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Grad v Aswell LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Bogdan Grad of Romania kicks Michael Aswell in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Bogdan Grad of Romania kicks Michael Aswell in a featherweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Grad v Aswell LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Michael Aswell punches Bogdan Grad of Romania in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Michael Aswell punches Bogdan Grad of Romania in a featherweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Grad v Aswell LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Bogdan Grad of Romania punches Michael Aswell in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Bogdan Grad of Romania punches Michael Aswell in a featherweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Grad v Aswell LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Michael Aswell reacts after the conclusion of a featherweight fight… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Michael Aswell reacts after the conclusion of a featherweight fight against Bogdan Grad of Romania during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Grad v Aswell LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Michael Aswell reacts after a split-decision loss against Bogdan Grad… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Michael Aswell reacts after a split-decision loss against Bogdan Grad of Romania in a featherweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Pulyaev v Anderson LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Liam Anderson punches Andrey Pulyaev of Russia in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Liam Anderson punches Andrey Pulyaev of Russia in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Pulyaev v Anderson LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Andrey Pulyaev of Russia kicks Liam Anderson in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Andrey Pulyaev of Russia kicks Liam Anderson in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Pulyaev v Anderson LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Andrey Pulyaev of Russia punches Liam Anderson in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Andrey Pulyaev of Russia punches Liam Anderson in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Pulyaev v Anderson LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Andrey Pulyaev of Russia knees Liam Anderson in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Andrey Pulyaev of Russia knees Liam Anderson in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Pulyaev v Anderson LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Andrey Pulyaev of Russia kicks Liam Anderson in a… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Andrey Pulyaev of Russia kicks Liam Anderson in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Pulyaev v Anderson LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Liam Anderson reacts after the conclusion of a middleweight fight… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Liam Anderson reacts after the conclusion of a middleweight fight against Andrey Pulyaev of Russia during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

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Dana White's Contender Series: Pulyaev v Anderson LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Andrey Pulyaev of Russia reacts after a unanimous-decision victory against… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 27: Andrey Pulyaev of Russia reacts after a unanimous-decision victory against Liam Anderson in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season eight, week three on August 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) more

DWCS 69 winner Malcolm Wellmaker will wait by the phone for UFC debut, eyes another knockout

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