Jeremiah Wells Submits Myktybek Orolbai in Stunning Finish
You can't script a story better than Jeremiah Wells did at UFC 330, where he submitted Myktybek Orolbai in a stunning finish.
Wells, a 39-year-old fighter, pulled off a massive upset against Orolbai, the biggest favorite on Saturday's card. Orolbai was a 10-to-one favorite heading into the fight, and it didn't seem like the Philadelphia crowd, aside from UFC welterweight Sean Brady, believed in their hometown fighter.
The Kyrgyzstan contingent traveled well and made tons of noise, but Wells rallied the support of his fellow Philadelphians by the end of the fight. Wells had previously worked in the Xfinity Mobile Arena, where he would later fight, telling UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby that one day he would fight for the promotion inside the very same arena.
Wells alerted everyone to the possibility of an upset out of the gate, rocking Orolbai several times in the first few minutes of their fight. He stunned Orolbai with a combination, as he had in the opening moments of their bout, and capitalized with a power guillotine that rendered Orolbai unconscious.
"I catch everyone with that. Even Joe Pyfer," Wells told UFC commentator Joe Rogan in his post-fight interview. "That's my signature move." Wells took his gloves off after springing what might be 2026's biggest upset.
Wells' stunning finish has left fans and analysts alike in awe. His performance has sparked questions about his future in the UFC, with many wondering if he'll face a top-15 opponent in his next fight. For now, Wells seems content with his victory, and the opportunity to retire on a high note in his hometown.
Source: CBS