Jeremiah Wells makes his return to the UFC Octagon this Saturday following a 21-month layoff. His layoff, due to injuries and “a little bit of all of it”, came after a controversial split decision loss to Max Griffin. When asked about the adversity he’s faced, Wells kept it real,
“I’d be lying to say it wasn’t [hard]. It definitely was, it was tough. I just had to keep my faith high and keep pushing forward. It was trials and tribulations, and I appreciate every moment of it.”
Despite the tough times, Wells kept true to his faith and belief, working on sharpening his tools.
“Getting better and better, just tightening my craft like no other.”
Wells actually made his UFC debut following an even longer layoff, and says the situation reminds him of old times.
“I feel like I’m back home, and to show the world how great I am.”
When asked if this was the start of a reinvention or evolution, Wells didn’t think that covered his improvements enough.
“That and more. Just like I said, faith and being more spiritual, being one with myself, and knowing how great I am. I am the chosen one; I don’t have this power for no reason.”
Wells faces Themba Gorimbo this weekend in a fight he expects will deliver action for fans
“Styles make fights, and this is definitely gonna be a banger.”
“It’s gonna be fireworks, it’s gonna be the one that really connects, got more power, more technique, and is actually composed,” Wells continued.
With his recent inactivity, there is no intended break or rest after this fight, and Wells hopes to remain active going forward.
“If I could fight next week, I would.”
Watch the entire media day scrum with Jeremiah Wells above. He faces Themba Gorimba at UFC Fight Night 263 on Saturday night.
