UFCJeremiah Wells Record: 13-4-1
WelterweightRecord13-4-1
Age39
DivisionWelterweight · #70
Combat Edge Elo1688
Next fightAug 15 2026
Jeremiah Wells has a 13-4-1 professional record and is 39 years old in the Welterweight division, representing Renzo Gracie Philly. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 8, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Jeremiah Wells bio
Personal background
Jeremiah Wells is an American welterweight competing in the UFC, fighting out of Renzo Gracie Philly in Philadelphia. Born on October 30, 1986, in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Wells came to mixed martial arts comparatively late, picking up training around the age of 24 and quickly committing to it as a career after a brief amateur run. He developed into a complete fighter at Renzo Gracie Philly's Extreme Evolution program, where he earned a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu while sharpening the heavy hands that have become his calling card. At 5'9" with a long 74-inch reach, the powerfully built welterweight blends knockout power with a strong grappling base honed in one of the East Coast's deepest fight rooms.
Path to the UFC
Wells turned professional in 2012 and built his record on the Northeast regional circuit, fighting primarily for CFFC and CES MMA. The road was not always smooth: he dropped a five-round decision to Manny Walo in a 2016 CFFC title fight and fought to a 2017 split draw with Bassil Hafez. He answered those results with a strong run, including a unanimous-decision win over veteran Jon Manley at CES 50 in 2018, before a knockout-heavy stretch of regional form finally earned him a UFC contract in 2021.
UFC career
Wells announced himself in the UFC in June 2021 with a second-round knockout of former contender Warlley Alves, an emphatic debut that flagged his finishing power at the top level. He followed it with a first-round submission of Mike Mathetha in February 2022, then needed just one round to knock out experienced veteran Court McGee in June 2022. He pushed his winning streak further in April 2023 with a hard-fought split-decision victory over Matthew Semelsberger. The momentum stalled across 2023 and 2024: Carlston Harris submitted him with a third-round anaconda choke in August 2023, and he dropped a close split decision to veteran Max Griffin in February 2024. Wells returned to the win column in November 2025 with a unanimous-decision victory over Themba Gorimbo.
Fighting style
Wells is a finisher first. With five knockouts and four submissions among his 13 wins, he carries a roughly 69 percent finish rate and the kind of one-shot power that has ended fights in a single round against UFC-level opposition. His jiu-jitsu black belt makes him dangerous if a scramble hits the mat, giving him real two-way threat as both a striker and a grappler. The honest knock on his game is consistency against elite competition: his UFC losses have come by submission and by close decision, suggesting that fighters who can avoid his power early and drag him into deeper waters can give him trouble. When he lands clean, though, few welterweights stay standing.
Career highlights
- Statement UFC debut — knocked out former contender Warlley Alves in the second round in June 2021 to open his Octagon run in style.
- Four-fight UFC win streak — finished or outpointed Alves, Mathetha, Court McGee and Matthew Semelsberger to establish himself as a dangerous welterweight.
- Renzo Gracie Philly black belt — a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with genuine knockout power, giving him a finish in nearly seven of every ten career wins.
Career snapshot
Jeremiah Wells career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1688Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#476
Welterweight#70of 200 active
Peak1705
Last move+14
Opponent quality1618avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1705 Elo after defeating Matthew Semelsberger (2023-04-22)
Similar Elo in Welterweight
Jeremiah Wells quick answers
What is Jeremiah Wells's record?
Jeremiah Wells's professional MMA record is 13-4-1.
How old is Jeremiah Wells?
Jeremiah Wells is 39 years old.
What weight class is Jeremiah Wells?
Jeremiah Wells fights at Welterweight in UFC.
How tall is Jeremiah Wells?
Jeremiah Wells is 5'9" tall with a 74" reach.
How much does Jeremiah Wells weigh?
Jeremiah Wells competes at Welterweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 170 lbs.
What is Jeremiah Wells's Combat Edge Elo?
Jeremiah Wells's Combat Edge Elo is 1688, with a peak Elo of 1705.
How strong is Jeremiah Wells's recent opposition?
Jeremiah Wells's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1618 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Jeremiah Wells's last fight?
Jeremiah Wells's latest tracked pro fight was against Nicolas Dalby at UFC Fight Night on May 16 2026.
What is Jeremiah Wells's recent form?
Jeremiah Wells's recent tracked pro form is W-L-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Jeremiah Wells usually win?
Jeremiah Wells's 13 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 4 decisions, with 69% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
4Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
Jeremiah Wells stats
Record : 13 / 4 / 1Significant strikes landed per minute
2.35Fighter2.98Division average
Significant striking accuracy
46%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.28Fighter3.83Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
48%Fighter52%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
3.06Fighter1.38Division average
Takedown accuracy
3%Fighter37%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
50%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
1.31Fighter0.63Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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