New York — Malcolm Wellmaker will still make the walk at UFC 322 after the promotion secured a short-notice replacement for his Madison Square Garden showcase. With original opponent Serhiy Sidey forced out for undisclosed reasons. Australia’s Cody Haddon has been tapped to face Wellmaker on November 15 at “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” per multiple people with knowledge of the booking.
Malcolm Wellmaker has a new opponent
He’ll face Australia’s Cody Haddon at #UFC322 in NYC, multiple sources tell me and @MikeBohn
Why It Matters
For Wellmaker (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC), the matchup preserves valuable momentum and a marquee slot in New York.