Malcolm Wellmaker vs Cameron Saaiman: Predictions, Analysis, and Breakdown

Malcolm Wellmaker and Cameron Saaiman are set to face off at UFC Fight Night. Their bout is the 4th fight out of 14 on the Preliminary Card. This is a Bantamweight division match, meaning both fighters will compete at 135 lbs (61.2 kg).

Malcolm Wellmaker is coming off a perfect record of 8 wins in a row. Meanwhile, Cameron Saaiman has been struggling of late, with two consecutive losses. Here’s a quick breakdown—and who could be the smarter bet?

Fighters’ Profiles and Strength

MALCOLM WELLMAKER – LLWWW

Malcolm Wellmaker currently holds a perfect record—eight wins and no losses. His most recent fight took place on August 27, 2024, in the Dana White Contender Series (DWCS), where he faced Adam Bramhald. He secured a technical knockout with a right hook late in the first round.

Before joining DWCS, Wellmaker fought under Conflict MMA Promotions in 2022. He had three matches there. Now 30 years old, he is ranked as the 128th best MMA Bantamweight fighter globally and sits at #101 in the North America region.

In addition, he holds rankings in two North American sub-regions: the US Southeast and Georgia. These rankings only apply in areas where he’s competed at least twice in his last six MMA bouts.

So far in his career, Wellmaker has won four fights by knockout, two by submission, and two by decision. In 2023, he went up against Taylor Moore and won by majority decision. That victory earned him the Conflict MMA Bantamweight Championship.

Some of his other notable wins include a second-round KO/TKO against Chase Boutwell, a first-round TKO over Justin Hughes, and a split decision win versus Zakariya Camara.

CAMERON SAAIMAN – WWWWW

MSP, as fans like to call him, has a professional record of 9 wins and 2 losses. He’s coming into this fight after a defeat to Payton Talbott. That match ended in the second round by TKO—straight left followed by ground punches.

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Before that, he lost to Christian Rodriguez by unanimous decision during a main card bout at UFC Fight Night. Currently, he’s ranked 48th in the global MMA bantamweight division.

Cameron Saaiman has competed in two major promotions. In 2022, he fought in the Dana White Contender Series and won by TKO. That performance earned him a spot in the UFC. Since joining the UFC, he has fought five times, winning three and losing two.

In total, he has 6 wins by knockout, 1 by submission, and 2 by decision. His two losses came through a knockout and a decision. Also, In 2022, he won the EFC Worldwide Bantamweight Championship. He defeated the experienced Sindile Manengela by unanimous decision.

What time is the fight?

The fight kicks off live on Saturday, 04.26.2025 at 06:00 PM ET

Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

How Can I Watch It?

If you’re interested, you can watch it on ESPN+ Pay-per-view.

Statistical Matchup

CATEGORY	CAMERON SAAIMAN	MALCOLM WELLMAKER
AGE	24	30
REACH	67.0″	71.5″
HEIGHT	5’8″	5’10”
PRO RECORD	8-0-0	9-2-0
FIGHTING OUT OF	Pretoria, South Africa	Augusta, Georgia, United States

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Final Prediction

Cameron Saaiman has a strong ground game and a solid chin. He can also switch stances with ease. In the UFC, he’s seen as a promising prospect. His striking is sharp, especially when mixing jabs with elbow shots.

On the other side, Malcolm Wellmaker is new to the UFC. However, he has a strong foundation in both orthodox and southpaw stances. He can adjust depending on the situation.

This matchup feels like a coin toss. I’d lean toward whoever comes in as the underdog. It’s truly a 50/50 fight.

The oddsmakers seem to agree. The moneyline is nearly even, with Malcolm slightly favored. Still, I’ve seen Wellmaker struggle against opponents who aren’t UFC-level.

In the end, both fighters have a real shot at winning.

EITHER TO WIN IN ROUND 2

MALCOLM WELLMAKER TO WIN IN ROUND 2

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