Jeremiah Wells

Jeremiah Wells is an active UFC welterweight from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The UFC lists him at 5-foot-9 with a 74-inch reach, identifies Marquez MMA as his training base, and describes his fighting style as striker. He turned professional in 2012 and made his Octagon debut on June 26, 2021, when he stopped Warlley Alves. Wells is also a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, giving his attack credible finishing threats both standing and on the mat.

Before reaching the UFC, Wells won welterweight titles in CES and Cage Fury Fighting Championships. In the UFC, his notable performances include a knockout of Court McGee, a submission of Blood Diamond, and decision victories over Matthew Semelsberger and Themba Gorimbo. His official UFC profile records a third-round submission win over Myktybek Orolbai on August 15, 2026, and lists Wells as active in the welterweight division as of September 16, 2026. His game blends heavy, compact striking—particularly an overhand—with rear-naked-choke and guillotine attacks when grappling exchanges develop.