After back-to-back losses against Max Griffin and Carlston Harris that were followed by a 20-month layoff, Wells (12-4-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) said he's in the right place physically and mentally. He's ready to show it against Themba Gorimbo (14-5 MMA, 4-2 UFC) on Saturday at UFC Apex ( ESPN+ ).

The stretch of no UFC APEX events has come to an unfortunate end after a solid three months of shows on the road — and the UFC is showing no mercy with its the upcoming cards.