Last fight
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Win
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Stats & Records
5
Fight Win Streak
5
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 43
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 87
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
- 8
- 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
Hometown
Philadelphia, United States
Trains at
Daniel Gracie Team
Fighting style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Age
35
Height
69.00
Weight
171.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 26, 2021
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
40.00
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2012
- Four wins by KO, four by submission (4 RNC)
- On five-fight winning streak
- Has won seven of his last eight
- Four first-round finishes
- Owns 2018 win over UFC vet Jon Manley
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (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
Q&A
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? I’m ranked #1 in PA, I’m the champion of CES and CFFC in the welterweight division.
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 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
