Last fight
Win
Wells vs Gorimbo
Nov. 1, 2025
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
5
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
5
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 161
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 350
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 30
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Philadelphia, United States
Trains at
Marquez MMA
Fighting style
Striker
Age
39
Height
69.00
Weight
170.50
Octagon Debut
Jun. 26, 2021
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
40.00
- Pro since 2012, made UFC debut in June 2021
- Five wins by KO, four by submission (4 RNC)
- Has won seven of his last nine
- Five first round finishes, four second round finishes
- Two finishes under a minute (0:22 & 0:57)
- Owns 2018 win over UFC vet Jon Manley
UFC Fight Night (11/1/25) Wells won a three round unanimous decision over Themba Gorimbo
UFC Fight Night (2/10/24) Wells lost a three round split decision to Max Griffin
UFC on ESPN (8/5/23) Wells was submitted by Carlston Harris via anaconda choke at 1:50 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (4/22/23) Wells won a three round split decision over Matthew Semelsberger
UFC on ESPN (6/18/22) Wells knocked out Court McGee at 1:34 of the first round
UFC 271 (2/12/22) Wells submitted Blood Diamond via rear naked choke at 4:38 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (6/26/21) Wells knocked out Warlley Alves at :30 of the second round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2011. People doubted me about fighting when I said I could, so I wanted to prove them wrong. I ended up falling in love with the sport.
What ranks and titles have you held? CES & CFFC Welterweight Champion
Who is your favorite fighter, and why? My favorite fighters are Anderson Silva for his showmanship and knockouts, and Jon Jones for his dynamic style.
What does it mean for you fight in the UFC? My ultimate goal was to be in UFC and I was waiting for a long time for the opportunity.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career? The key fight in my career was my first UFC loss; it reminded me to never get too comfortable.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? I want to inspire kids to persevere, and later, I plan to train the next generation of fighters.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? Beyond a championship or money, I’m motivated by overcoming trials that could have broken others, through faith and self-talk.
What was your job before you started fighting? Construction worker
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition: 7-1, and I won two amateur belts
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in BJJ
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite Striking technique: Overhand
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: Outside of fighting, I’m proud of my son entering the Air Force, I love spending time with my family, and I enjoy peaceful hikes in nature with my Frenchie, Stardust.
