# Malcolm Wellmaker | Starting Fresh

> Malcolm Wellmaker shifts from home gym to American Top Team for UFC fight.
- Title: Malcolm Wellmaker | Starting Fresh · UFC | Shortify
- Summary: Malcolm Wellmaker shifts from home gym to American Top Team for UFC fight. Malcolm Wellmaker moved to American Top Team in Florida after losing to Juan Diaz…
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- Source: UFC — https://ufc.com/news/malcolm-wellmaker-starting-fresh-ufc-vegas-122
- Published: 2026-10-08T17:39:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: malcolm wellmaker, ufc vegas 122, american top team, coconut creek, juan diaz, bantamweight, ufc fight night, mma, sports
## Malcolm Wellmaker's home training
Malcolm Wellmaker trained at Faglier’s Mixed Martial Arts in Augusta, Georgia.
## Challenges at home gym
Quality coaching was hard to find, leading to twice-weekly four-hour drives to Atlanta for boxing.
## Second-round loss to Diaz
Wellmaker suffered a second-round submission loss to Juan Diaz on May 16, 2.2026.
## Move to American Top Team
Wellmaker joined American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida to prepare for UFC Vegas 122.
## Coaching differences
At American Top Team, coaches are available twice daily versus full-time jobs at home gym.
## Family bond with Fagliers
Wellmaker has a close relationship with Jason Faglier Sr., whom he calls 'Pops'.
## Decision difficulty
Wellmaker found it hard to tell his family he was leaving home for training.
## Past UFC success
Wellmaker started with consecutive knockouts and earned Performance Bonuses.
## Loss to Ethyn Ewing
Wellmaker lost a decision to short-notice replacement Ethyn Ewing in November 2025.
## Training with ATT coaches
Wellmaker trains with Steve Mocco, Pedro Munoz, and Muhammed 'King Mo' Lawal.
## Game plan shift
Wellmaker changed from winning rounds to executing a specific game plan.
## UFC Vegas 122 fight
Wellmaker faces his next fight at UFC Vegas 122 on October 10, 2026 in Las Vegas.
## Key takeaway

Malcolm Wellmaker moved to American Top Team in Florida after losing to Juan Diaz to prepare for UFC Vegas 122 fight.