Myktybek Orolbai and Jeremiah Wells to fight at UFC 330
MMA Fighting • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Myktybek Orolbai will face Jeremiah Wells in a 170-pound matchup at UFC 330 on August 15, taking place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Orolbai, 5-1 in the UFC since his debut in November 2023, is on a three-fight win streak, with recent victories that include stoppage wins over Tofiq Musayev and Jack Hermansson. Wells is entering his sixth year with the promotion after a decision win against Themba Gorimbo last November. UFC 330 is headlined by a title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry.
- •UFC 330 takes place on August 15 in Philadelphia.
- •Orolbai holds a three-fight win streak in the UFC.
- •Wells aims to build on his recent decision victory.
- •UFC 330 is headlined by Makhachev vs. Garry.
- 7:00 PMMMA Fighting — UFC 330: Surging welterweight finisher faces hometown veteran on Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry fight card
"BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - JUNE 21: Myktybek Orolbai of Kyrgyzstan reacts after his submission victory over Tofiq Musayev of Azerbaijan in their catchweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Baku Crystal Hall on June 21, 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC) UFC 330 has added another 170-pound matchup to the slate. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that a bout between Myktybek Orolbai and Jeremiah Wells is set for UFC 330. The event takes place Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Oralbai first announced the matchup on social media. The 28-year-old Orolbai is 5-1 in the UFC since making his debut in November 2023, mixing things up in matchups between lightweight and welterweight. Now finding a home in the welterweight division, Orolbai enters the bout on a three-fight win streak, including stoppage victories over Tofiq Musayev and Jack Hermansson, along with a lopsided decision win against Chris Curtis in his most recent outing in March. Wells is set to kick off his sixth year with the promotion as he looks to build on a decision win against Themba Gorimbo this past November. Prior to that, the Philadelphia native had dropped two straight against Carlston Harris and Max Griffin. UFC 330 is headlined by a welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry.
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