Kris Moutinho, a bantamweight fighter, will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon after more than three years of absence. He will compete against Malcolm Wellmaker at UFC Atlanta on June 14. Moutinho previously gained recognition for his challenging fight against Sean O'Malley during UFC 264. Despite parting ways with the UFC after a loss, he rebounded with five consecutive victories in regional competitions. Wellmaker, who remains undefeated with a record of 9-0, impressed with a knockout victory in his UFC debut. The event is headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley.
Moutinho's ability to absorb punishment was showcased in his fight against O'Malley, where he lost via TKO. However, he's fought back with five consecutive wins on the regional circuit.
Wellmaker is an undefeated fighter, boasting a 9-0 record, with a recent first-round knockout at Dana White's Contender Series establishing his place in the UFC.
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