Dana White’s Contender Series Week 3 Picks: Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Adam Bramhald
The UFC is back on Tuesday nights with contracts on the line. The popular Dana White's Contender Series is returning for its eighth season. If you are unfamiliar with the series, Dana White will give out contracts based on the action between fresh faces looking to break into the UFC. He has given out 245 contracts in the first seven seasons and as well as plenty of opportunities to up-and-coming fighters. The coverage begins at 8 p.m. EST on ESPN+ from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Here is our top pick for Dana White's Contender Series Week 3’s fight: Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Adam Bramhald.
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Dana White's Contender Series Week 3 Picks: Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Adam Bramhald
Bantamweight: Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Adam Bramhald
The second fight on Tuesday night will be in the bantamweight division. Malcolm Wellmaker will be taking on Adam Bramhald in an exciting matchup. Wellmaker is 7-0 as a professional and has fought with four organizations. He has three wins by knockout, two by submission, and two by decision. He also has an extensive amateur record at 9-1, dating back to 2018. Adam Bramhald is 13-2 as a professional and 3-1 as an amateur. He fights in Caged Steel, which is a regional promotion in England. In his last three fights, he had a decision victory, knockout, and submission win.
Wellmaker is a boxer with some grappling upside in this matchup; he does not throw a lot of volume, he he’s a sniper with the few strikes he throws. He also has lots of power, especially with his right hand. He will need to be defensive against Bramhald, who throws a lot of kicks. Bramhald has a Muay Thai background and throws more volume than Wellmaker, but the problem Bramhald may face is that his defense is not up to par with his offense. He holds a high guard but tends to lower his hands as he tires.
Wellmaker has the grappling advantage and actively seeks submissions when on the ground. However, I do not think that will come into play in this fight because Wellmaker will be looking for the knockout on the feet, which he should be able to find. Wellmaker is -210 on DraftKings and -175 on BetRivers, which is the play.
Bet: Malcolm Wellmaker (-175 on BetRivers)