UFC 322 has its first major last-minute shakeup. Rising prospect Malcolm Wellmaker will still compete on Saturday night, but not against the man he spent his entire camp preparing for. His original opponent, Cody Haddon, was pulled from the card on Thursday after suffering an injury during fight-week training. The setback forced the UFC to scramble for a replacement on extremely short notice.
Fortunately, a new name stepped up fast. Ethyn Ewing, an 8-2 rising talent, accepted the fight just forty-eight hours before UFC 322 kicks off. Ewing will make his UFC debut on one of the biggest stages of the year inside Madison Square Garden, turning a huge opportunity into a potentially life-changing moment.
Because of the late notice, the matchup will now take place at featherweight. Ewing is coming in hot with serious momentum behind him. He competed only last weekend, scoring a first-round knockout at Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat 32 event. That win extended his streak to eight consecutive victories after starting his career 0-2. Even more impressive, only one of those eight wins has gone the distance, making him a dangerous and aggressive finisher even with limited preparation time.
Wellmaker, meanwhile, enters the fight as one of the UFC’s most promising knockout artists. A product of Dana White’s Contender Series, he has maintained his undefeated run since joining the promotion. Sitting at 2-0 in the UFC, both of his wins have come by violent knockout, including a first-round finish of Kris Moutinho in June. Wellmaker’s power, pressure, and confidence have already made him a fan favorite on the rise.
The sudden shift adds even more intrigue to Saturday’s prelims. Ewing brings unpredictability, momentum, and a nothing-to-lose mentality. Wellmaker brings precision, finishing ability, and the desire to keep climbing toward the rankings. With both fighters known for explosive performances, this matchup has the potential to become one of the must-watch bouts of the entire card.
Wellmaker vs. Ewing remains on the preliminary lineup, airing at 8 p.m. ET as part of UFC 322 live from Madison Square Garden.
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