South African bantamweight fighter Cameron Saaiman is gearing up for his return to the UFC on Saturday, April 26, during the UFC Kansas City Fight Night event.
Fans are excited to see him back in action as he takes on American fighter Malcolm Wellmaker in one of the night’s preliminary match-ups.
This will be Saaiman’s first fight since his loss to Payton Talbott in March 2024, a defeat that dropped his record to 9-2.
Saaiman Faces Off Against Undefeated Malcolm Wellmaker
Saaiman’s next opponent, Malcolm Wellmaker, will be stepping into the UFC for the first time with an undefeated record of 8-0.
Known by his fight name “The Machine,” Wellmaker earned his spot in the UFC after a successful appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024.
Wellmaker has been a dominant force in his career, boasting six finishes by way of KO/TKO and two by submission.
With his explosive style, he’s sure to make an impact in his UFC debut.
Saaiman’s Journey to UFC Kansas City
Before facing Wellmaker, Saaiman had a promising start to his UFC career.
After joining the UFC following his own appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022, he won three consecutive bouts.
However, things took a turn when he faced Christian Rodriguez, known as the “prospect killer,” who handed him a loss by unanimous decision.
Saaiman’s most recent loss came at the hands of Payton Talbott, which has motivated him to return stronger than ever.
Cameron Saaiman’s Fight Record
Here’s a quick look at Saaiman’s fight record, highlighting his impressive victories and recent challenges:
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 9-2 | Payton Talbott | TKO (punches) |
| Loss | 9-1 | Christian Rodriguez | Decision (unanimous) |
| Win | 9-0 | Terrence Mitchell | TKO (punches) |
| Win | 8-0 | Leomana Martinez | Decision (majority) |
| Win | 7-0 | Steven Koslow | TKO (knees and punches) |
| Win | 6-0 | Josh Wang-Kim | KO (punch) |
| Win | 5-0 | Sindile Manengela | Decision (unanimous) |
| Win | 4-0 | Roevan De Beer | TKO (punches) |
| Win | 3-0 | Billy Oosthuizen | Submission (rear-naked choke) |
| Win | 2-0 | Zwelibanzi Ngema | TKO (punches) |
| Win | 1-0 | Corne Blom | TKO (punches) |
What’s Next for UFC Kansas City
UFC Kansas City will be held on Saturday, April 26 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, with an exciting lineup of fights.
In addition to Saaiman vs. Wellmaker, the main card features several big names:
Main Card:
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Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates
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Anthony Smith vs. Zhang Mingyang
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Giga Chikadze vs. David Onama
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Michel Pereira vs. Abusupiyan Magomedov
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Randy Brown vs. Nicolas Dalby
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Ikram Aliskerov vs. Andre Muniz
Preliminary Card:
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Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Cameron Saaiman
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