Prediction: Malcom Wellmaker via KO
Let’s keep it real: Moutinho is all heart, all pressure, and no brakes. The guy walks forward like he’s bulletproof, eats shots for fun, and throws volume like defense is a suggestion. That makes him exciting, but it also makes him a walking target. His game is built on testing your cardio and mental toughness, not your technique. The problem is—if you’ve got clean timing and real power, you don’t need five rounds to figure him out.
That’s where Wellmaker comes in.
Wellmaker’s hands aren’t just sharp—they’re dangerous. He’s got that natural timing that can stop a forward-charging fighter in their tracks. He doesn’t need to throw big looping shots to hurt you; it’s short, accurate punches that hit like bricks. And the thing is, if you rush him with no setup—just raw aggression, no angles, no feints—you’re basically asking to get clipped. That’s Moutinho’s whole style. He walks forward, dares you to punch him, and just hopes you get tired before he does. But Wellmaker doesn’t fight with that pace—he fights with purpose. And when he throws, he’s throwing to end it.
Unless Moutinho’s chin holds up to superhuman levels again, this feels like a car crash waiting to happen—with Wellmaker in the driver’s seat. Pressure without defense against precision and KO power? That’s not a grind-it-out fight. That’s a highlight reel waiting to be made