Wells submits Orolbai at UFC 330 in major upset
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- Jeremiah Wells stunned Myktybek Orolbai early and secured a fight-ending power guillotine choke in the third round, rendering Orolbai unconscious at UFC 330.
- Myktybek Orolbai, a 10-to-1 favorite, dominated with his grappling in the first two rounds before being caught by Wells’ signature submission attempt.
- Jeremiah Wells revealed in his post-fight interview that the guillotine is his signature move, claiming he has caught even Joe Pyfer with it.
- Jeremiah Wells, 39, indicated this victory could be his final fight, expressing a desire to retire on a high note in his hometown of Philadelphia.
- Jeremiah Wells fulfilled a personal milestone by fighting at Xfinity Mobile Arena, where he once worked, sharing the moment with UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby.
Why it matters: Wells’ win reshapes his legacy in one fight, turning a presumed career swan song into a defining victory; at +750 odds, the upset alters contender calculus and gives the UFC an unexpected performance bonus headline while potentially closing the book on a 39-year-old’s journeyman career.
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