UFCWestin Wilson Record: 17-10-0
FeatherweightRecord17-10-0
Age37
DivisionFeatherweight · #183
Combat Edge Elo1596
Last fightAug 23 2025
Westin Wilson has a 17-10-0 professional record and is 37 years old in the Featherweight division, representing Four7 Training Center. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Westin Wilson bio
Personal background
Westin Wilson is an American featherweight in the UFC, a 6'1" submission specialist out of Utah whose 17–10 record is built almost entirely on finishes. Born on January 24, 1989, in Orem, Utah, Wilson came to combat sports through wrestling, which he started around the age of 12. His martial arts path took an unusual turn as a teenager: when his family relocated to Brazil for his father's work, he began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu and striking at a gym in Sao Paulo, immersing himself in grappling at the source. He fights out of the Four7 Training Center and has long held a reputation as one of the more dangerous grapplers on the regional circuit, a tall featherweight who hunts for the submission from almost any position.
Path to the UFC
Wilson turned professional in 2014 and spent the better part of a decade grinding through the American regional scene, fighting for promotions including Bellator, LFA, XMMA and Tuff-N-Uff. His early career was a mix of fast finishes and tough nights against experienced grapplers, and he proved willing to test himself anywhere, even taking a sanctioned boxing bout in 2022. That long apprenticeship of submission wins eventually earned him a UFC opportunity, which arrived in 2023 after years of stoppage victories on the independent circuit.
UFC run
Wilson's Octagon debut was a difficult one: he was knocked out in the first round by Joanderson Brito in July 2023, a reminder of the unforgiving step up in competition. He returned in January 2024 only to be stopped by punches in the first round by rising contender Jean Silva. Wilson found the win column in June 2024 in trademark fashion, submitting Jeka Saragih with a triangle armbar in the first round to claim his first UFC victory and showcase the ground game that has defined his career. In August 2025 he was knocked out in the first round by Yizha, underscoring how thin the margins are at the sport's highest level.
Earlier marquee tests
One of the more notable bouts of Wilson's pre-UFC run came in July 2022, when he was knocked out by a single punch in the first round by former UFC fighter Teruto Ishihara at XMMA 5 — a high-profile crossroads fight against an Octagon veteran that signaled he was operating near the UFC level even before his call-up.
Fighting style
Wilson is a finisher in the purest sense: every one of his 17 wins has come by stoppage, with 12 by submission and five by knockout for a 100% finish rate. His length and aggressive grappling make him a constant threat to lock up chokes — rear-naked chokes, guillotines, triangles and armbars all appear on his ledger — and he is comfortable attacking submissions off his back as readily as from top position. The trade-off is durability and defense on the feet: four of his ten losses have come by knockout and four more by submission, reflecting an all-action style that produces a result one way or the other.
Career highlights
- 100% finish rate — all 17 of his wins have come by knockout or submission, with 12 submissions among them.
- First UFC win — submitted Jeka Saragih with a first-round triangle armbar in June 2024 to break into the win column inside the Octagon.
- Versatile submission arsenal — his career finishes span rear-naked chokes, guillotines, triangles and armbars, marking him as one of the more complete grapplers among UFC featherweights.
Career snapshot
Westin Wilson career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1596Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1629
Featherweight#183of 257 active
Peak1618
Last move-10
Opponent quality1567avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1618 Elo after defeating Fabricio Franco (2023-03-03)
Similar Elo in Featherweight
Recent Elo history
LossYizha2025-08-23 | KO-10WinJeka Saragih2024-06-15 | Submission+19LossJean Silva2024-01-14 | TKO-18LossJoanderson Brito2023-07-01 | KO/TKO-14WinFabricio Franco2023-03-03 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke)+14Westin Wilson quick answers
What is Westin Wilson's record?
Westin Wilson's professional MMA record is 17-10-0.
How old is Westin Wilson?
Westin Wilson is 37 years old.
What weight class is Westin Wilson?
Westin Wilson fights at Featherweight in UFC.
What gym does Westin Wilson represent?
Westin Wilson is associated with Four7 Training Center. Combat Edge publishes a gym average once at least 3 active fighters have Elo.
How tall is Westin Wilson?
Westin Wilson is 6'1" tall with a 73" reach.
How much does Westin Wilson weigh?
Westin Wilson competes at Featherweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 145 lbs.
What is Westin Wilson's Combat Edge Elo?
Westin Wilson's Combat Edge Elo is 1596, with a peak Elo of 1618.
How strong is Westin Wilson's recent opposition?
Westin Wilson's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1567 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Westin Wilson's last fight?
Westin Wilson's latest tracked pro fight was against Yizha at UFC Fight Night on Aug 23 2025.
What is Westin Wilson's recent form?
Westin Wilson's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Westin Wilson usually win?
Westin Wilson's 17 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 12 submissions, and 0 decisions, with 100% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
12Wins by submission
0Wins by decision
4Loss by knockout
4Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Westin Wilson stats
Record : 17 / 10 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
1.68Fighter3.95UFC featherweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
33%Fighter46%UFC featherweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
5.72Fighter3.85UFC featherweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
31%Fighter54%UFC featherweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.68Fighter1.53UFC featherweight avg
Takedown accuracy
17%Fighter31%UFC featherweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
33%Fighter56%UFC featherweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
8.41Fighter0.63UFC featherweight avg
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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