Massive Underdog Secures Insane Comeback Submission Win At UFC 330, Retires But He Might Come Back
Jeremiah Wells, the card’s biggest underdog, earned a third-round Ninja Choke submission and $100,000 after Myktybek Orolbai went to sleep.
- On Saturday, August 15, 2026, welterweight Jeremiah Wells defeated Myktybek Orolbai via Ninja Choke at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. The upset submission occurred at 1:24 of the third round at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- Leading on the scorecards 20-18 entering the final round, Orolbai dominated the early rounds as the favored competitor. Despite fighting in his hometown, Wells faced a vocal crowd largely supporting the Kyrgyzstan native throughout the early preliminary card bout.
- Recognizing the comeback victory, the UFC awarded Wells a $100,000 'Performance of the Night' bonus. The veteran fighter rocked his opponent with a combination, then secured the standing choke submission.
- Following the submission, the Philadelphia native laid his gloves down in the Octagon, a gesture typically signaling retirement. Wells hinted he might continue competing if he breaks into the top 15 rankings.
- Orolbai, who previously held wins over Jack Hermansson and Chris Curtis, suffers his second career defeat from the upset. Wells' comeback victory cements his status as the card's biggest underdog in a career-defining performance.
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