Otari Tanzilovi beats Malcolm Wellmaker by KO on 11 October 2026

Otari Tanzilovi beat Malcolm Wellmaker by knockout at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Duncan, announcing his arrival in spectacular fashion. The debutant claimed his first professional victory against the experienced Brazilian, whose record dropped to 14-4.

How it ended

Tanzilovi secured the knockout finish to hand Wellmaker his fourth career defeat. The Brazilian bantamweight, who entered with seven knockout wins of his own, was unable to impose his striking game. The stoppage marked a dramatic start to Tanzilovi's UFC tenure.

Updated records

• Malcolm Wellmaker — 14-4 (7 KO)
• Otari Tanzilovi — 1-0 (1 KO)

What's next

Tanzilovi now stands 1-0 with one knockout win, a statement beginning to his octagon career. Wellmaker falls to 14-4 after the setback and will need to regroup following the knockout loss. Both bantamweights will await their next assignments from the promotion.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Malcolm Wellmaker vs Otari Tanzilovi?

Otari Tanzilovi defeated Malcolm Wellmaker by KO at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Duncan.

How did Malcolm Wellmaker vs Otari Tanzilovi end?

The fight ended by KO.

What's Otari Tanzilovi's record now?

Otari Tanzilovi now stands at 1-0 (1 KO).

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