UFC 330 Highlights! Wells Violently Sleeps Orolbai With Upset Ninja Choke
Jeremiah Wells pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the year earlier tonight (Sat., Aug. 15, 2026) at UFC 330 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Penn., as the 39-year-old veteran stunned welterweight contender Myktybek Orolbai with a third-round submission (ninja choke). This was expected to be a fun watch […]
Jeremiah Wells delivered a shocking upset at UFC 330 LIVE on August 15, 2026, as he submitted Myktybek Orolbai with a ninja choke in the third round. The 39-year-old veteran, who entered the bout with a solid 5-2 UFC record, was considered the underdog against the favored 170-pound fighter. Despite earning some respect early on, Orolbai quickly closed in on Wells, attempting to take him down and apply ground-and-pound.
While Wells managed to fend off a finish, he began taking hard shots in the third round. Out of nowhere, Wells landed a powerful right hand, disorienting Orolbai, and then swiftly locked in a ninja choke. He squeezed until Orolbai was rendered unconscious, submitting the fighter and securing a stunning victory. The video highlights of Wells' brutal upset can be viewed below on @paramountplus.
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