UFC Vegas 117 video: Juan Diaz chokes Malcolm Wellmaker for upset win
Juan Diaz secured an upset victory over Malcolm Wellmaker at UFC Vegas 117, submitting him via rear-naked choke in the second round. The promotional newcomer capitalized on his opportunity, finishing the fight at 4:08 of Round 2. Diaz, who had former UFC champion Brandon Moreno in his corner, declared himself a complete and dangerous fighter in his post-fight interview.
- ▪Juan Diaz defeated Malcolm Wellmaker by submission with a rear-naked choke at 4:08 of Round 2.
- ▪Diaz was making his UFC debut, while Wellmaker suffered his second consecutive loss.
- ▪Diaz had former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in his corner during the fight.
- ▪The event took place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on May 17, 2026.
- ▪Diaz improved his record to 16-1-1, while Wellmaker fell to 10-2 in MMA and 2-2 in the UFC.
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