{
  "id": 13596378,
  "title": "UFC Vegas 122 Highlights! Wellmaker Loses Again After Violent Head Kick KO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ufc-vegas-122-highlights-wellmaker-loses-again-after-violent-head",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T00:45:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ufc-vegas-122-highlights-wellmaker-004534288.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: In a shocking turn of events at UFC Vegas 122 LIVE on Paramount+, Georgian bantamweight Otari Tanzilovi delivered a devastating second-round knockout (head kick and punches) to former Contender Series star Malcolm Wellmaker. Despite Wellmaker's recent move to American Top Team to reinvigorate his bantamweight stock, he could not overcome Tanzilovi's relentless aggression. The Georgian prospect dominated from the start, using his striking to create openings and earning valuable control time with effective takedowns. While Wellmaker briefly managed to pressure Tanzilovi early, it was Tanzilovi who capitalized with a powerful right head kick to the skull. This strike sent Wellmaker crashing to the canvas, and the referee quickly stopped the fight.",
  "summary": "Former Contender Series star Malcolm Wellmaker suffered a shocking third-straight loss earlier tonight (Sat., Oct. 10, 2026) at UFC Vegas 122 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, after getting put out by a second-round knockout (head kick and punches) courtesy of Georgian bantamweight Otari Tanzilovi. Despite Wellmaker’s two-fight losing streak […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Georgian bantamweight Otari Tanzilovi defeats Malcolm Wellmaker.",
    "Wellmaker loses again after violent head kick KO in second round.",
    "Tanzilovi dominates with striking and takedowns."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Malcolm Wellmaker's loss signals his struggles to revive his bantamweight career despite a recent change in training environment at American Top Team.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}