Matthew Wells Profile Banner
Matthew Wells Profile
Matthew Wells

@MrMWells

Followers
5,738
Following
1,817
Media
6,998
Statuses
71,235

Assistant Managing Editor @mmajunkie | Artist - | Formerly verified

Dallas, TX
Joined June 2009
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
Pinned Tweet
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
16 days
So many people are going to fail this trivia question by answering Laura Sanko.
@MikeBohn
Mike Bohn
16 days
This is a new one. Joe Martinez is under the weather so Charly Arnolt has stepped in mid-event as the octagon announcer at #UFCVegas91 . She’s now the first female ring announcer in UFC history.
Tweet media one
137
357
6K
1
4
410
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Mitchell says Dana White told him to keep the $45,000 and he will pay it to the children's hospital instead. #UFC272
37
430
7K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
So, you wanna be a fighter? #UFCAustin
Tweet media one
180
457
7K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
That was: - Fight of the Year - Submission of the Year - Performance of the Year ...capping off the Fight Card of the Year. #UFC275
49
291
4K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
A story in two parts. #UFCVegas61
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
75
302
4K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
When I pull up to the Latin spot
32
389
3K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Two friends and two of the most well-liked fighters in UFC history are both dealing with completely different, yet very rough situations. I hope @dc_mma and @cainmma both find peace and stay strong.
Tweet media one
16
161
3K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
The Upset of the Year category is TOUGH. Edwards KO Usman Pereira TKO Adesanya Sterling def. Yan Pacheco def. Harrison Esparza def. Namajunas 😳
316
112
2K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
🤔
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
36
167
2K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
5 years
Here is Colby Covington looking for (and finding!) Dana White, who was gambling at the Palms, to confront him about why he is not fighting for the title at #UFC235 this weekend.
283
490
2K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
"I do not believe healthcare is a right." - thoughts from UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell.
227
65
2K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Shane Burgos said the UFC “couldn’t match” the offer from PFL. The correct word is to use is “wouldn’t.”
35
33
2K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
"I'm broke, so I need to fight." - Cannonier My goodness, this is never good to have so many fighters speak on this so bluntly. #UFCVegas34
42
93
1K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
How about some good feels in the MMA space? Bellator vet Keith Lee ( @Keith_lee135 ) does food reviews on TikTok, and his review of a small Vegas restaurant went viral, causing business to BOOM:
9
122
1K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
This man gave one of the most genuine post-fight interviews in recent memory. How can you not want to see this guy succeed?
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
1 year
"My last fight isn't me getting teabagged": Jordan Leavitt put his loss to Paddy Pimblett in the past with a TKO win. 😆 #UFCVegas70 | Full video:
19
51
920
18
47
1K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Dana says nobody received a pay bump to take their new matchups tonight. Kevin Holland dancing in the hallway about getting more money yesterday makes that statement seem strange. #UFC279
73
38
1K
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
11 months
“Show this thread” really hiding all of the context here 😳😭
Tweet media one
10
32
967
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
"The kid's making 45/45 tonight, and was gonna give 45 to the (children's hospital) and I respect that, and I said we'll do it. We'll take care of it." - Dana White
2
30
939
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Flat earth is the most easily-debunked conspiracy theory. How so many people believe it is absolutely mind-blowing.
@FullContactMTWF
Borrachinha Depot
2 years
Bryce Mitchell challenged Joe Rogan to a flat Earth debate (I edited the original clip for time)
917
350
4K
113
34
921
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
The rhetoric that Pedro Munhoz faked his eye injury drove him to post his actual medical report on the internet. It really shouldn't be like this, but he posted the literal receipt. Y'all be sure to send in those apologies to him.
27
49
787
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
I'm struggling to envision a scenario in which a president of any other sporting organization would remain the president after being caught on video slapping his wife. And yet, in this case, the consensus belief seems to be that nothing will happen here.
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
1 year
UFC president Dana White admits he hit wife in New Year's Eve altercation: 'There's no excuse' #UFC #DanaWhite
211
121
1K
61
67
807
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
Nate: My homophobic tweets aren't hateful Also Nate: All gay people should die 😐
30
27
785
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
4 months
And there it is. Fight Stipe, retire. The title doesn't need to be involved for that one. Let Aspinall begin his reign for the new era of heavyweights.
Tweet media one
16
30
782
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Wow....Chimaev getting booed out the building. #UFC279
30
19
673
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
4 years
@SeanRossSapp Such a shame they didn't give us a 2K20 either...😏
8
19
642
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
4 years
3
0
586
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
10 years
Check it out!! @Trouty20 received his @vwellsart original painting! @Angels @MLB ! http://t.co/GrrlIAvjy5
Tweet media one
22
127
587
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
This is certainly a take. Gordon won the third on two scorecards. He was screwed on the rounds he wasn't "throwing the fight away"
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
1 year
"Horrible game plan by Gordon": Dana White says Jared Gordon "threw the fight away" vs. Paddy Pimblett in their controversial decision. #UFC282 | Full story:
65
18
131
22
20
578
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
@ks_mma23 If you're a doctor who follows the Hippocratic oath, you would absolutely take care of the person who needs it, so long as you are able to do so.
7
1
530
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
4 years
@BarbaraVanlaan @allisonmariec @johnpavlovitz And maybe if there were 3 people on him...and maybe if he was handcuffed...and maybe he was in a high stress situation completely out of his control...and maybe if he feared he moved too quickly he could be shot...maybe he’d be on to something here.
20
112
526
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
Tweet media one
1
6
511
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
And not a single valid point was raised.
@RonFilipkowski
Ron Filipkowski
3 years
Ex Disney Channel star of ‘Good Luck Charlie,’ Leigh Allyn-Baker,told the Williamson Co (TN) Sch Bd this week that she will never allow her kids to wear masks because “the brain needs oxygen to grow.” She then presented a bible, federalist papers and the constitution to members.
1K
607
2K
40
53
484
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
@mma_kings Seems like they have a case. Will it change anything? Not likely. But they do appear to have a case.
3
0
447
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
This game is CRAZY. #UFCVegas73
Tweet media one
8
39
437
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
4 years
Reasons why Khabib vs Tony has been cancelled: 1st: Khabib broken rib 2nd: Ferguson fluids in lung 3rd: Khabib illness/weight cut complications 4th: Ferguson torn knee ligament tripping on a cord during media obligations ⁉️5th: GLOBAL PANDEMIC ⁉️
20
137
408
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
"This ain't gonna happen." - Dana White is ending the press conference after just Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez take the stage. "For everybody's safety, this is the right decision. I apologize. Thanks for coming." WOW. #UFC279
17
38
426
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
"I don't like those facts. I want different ones to fit my narrative."
@FullContactMTWF
Borrachinha Depot
2 years
We probably won't see Josh Zepps on Rogan's podcast for a while 😂
4K
15K
115K
17
18
401
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
Minor detail that those are all title fights too… 👀
2
1
390
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
1
15
390
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
I had to do a double take
Tweet media one
6
8
355
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
5 years
Me: Alexa, what is the definition of violence? Alexa:
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
5 years
Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje targeted for UFC on ESPN+ 6 in Nashville #UFCNashville
81
133
810
7
46
344
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
But now the question is...can she do it twice? Because she will have to. Can't wait. #UFC269
18
37
341
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
I'd say that's a good stoppage. #UFCVegas18
Tweet media one
16
40
331
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
There seems to be some revisionist history going on... I see some folks saying Francis Ngannou avoided Jon Jones by asking for too much during negotiation, Ngannou left when Jones was ready to return, he's scared, etc. Let's take a look at some headlines from 2020, shall we? 👇
4
43
320
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
4 years
It’s just incredible that anyone can make a statement like this with a straight face.
53
35
317
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
Fighter pay.
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
3 years
Cheyanne Buys breaks down after learning of her "life-changing" $50,000 bonus. "I am negative in my account right now. ... I've been so broke my whole life because of this sport." #UFCVegas33 | Full video:
335
1K
13K
9
27
304
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
3
0
293
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
@dannyseguratv 💯💯 and I'm not convinced he was all that hurt by the first knockdown. I think he was baiting Gaethje more than anything.
14
5
296
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
5 years
This Pros vs Joes reboot is weird.
18
30
292
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
Jon is not the victim here. He needs to realize that first and foremost.
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
3 years
Jon Jones: It 'really hurts' to lose Mike Winkeljohn's support after domestic violence arrest
33
9
123
9
32
294
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
Coming in a half-pound under the contracted weight. What a pro.
13
14
297
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Charles Oliveira. #AndStill * #UFC274
4
30
290
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
4 years
@NFL @_CeeDeeThree @dallascowboys @SNICKERS and yall need to add Gallup to these photos. 😤
3
6
279
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
I'll just say after a second loss to Usman, he's gonna need more than one win over a guy Usman beat twice as well. If not, what are we doing here?
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
3 years
Colby Covington says he still has "unfinished business" with Kamaru Usman and will work for a third fight by going through Jorge Masvidal. #UFC268 | Full video:
79
66
1K
32
15
288
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
A little news. Tomorrow, I officially begin my journey with the incredible team at @MMAjunkie as assistant managing editor. I’m blessed to be able to call this outlet my new home and work alongside some very talented people. Time to go to work. Let’s get it!
Tweet media one
71
11
288
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
@lthomasnews Double it and give it to the next person
4
5
282
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
6 years
@PhotoAmy33 @DannyAustin_9 @MMA_Jim Wait.... the guy who double stomped the guy on his spine tried to justify it by saying the ref didn’t stop the fight?!?
5
29
250
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
5 years
So... #AmberGuyger 's extremely long day at work was spent sitting at a desk browsing Pinterest, a booty call and texts, and somehow all of that made her so deliriously tired to realize she entered the wrong apartment.
11
114
259
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Matthews/Wells fight is off. I am devastated for obvious reasons.
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
2 years
Jake Matthews vs. Jeremiah Wells off #UFCVegas44 after cornerman positive for COVID-19
4
12
22
10
12
265
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
"Israel Adesanya has re-signed with the UFC, in one of the most lucrative multi-fight deals in company history. Adesanya, as a result of this deal, will be one of the top paid athletes in the history of mixed martial arts." - per press release from @ParadigmSports #UFC271
11
27
262
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
This reply from Jan Blachowicz to Sean Strickland's tweet suggesting Ukraine should bend the knee is🎯
Tweet media one
6
10
265
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
Had to be Pereira. He went from unranked to champ in a calendar year. Super impressive stuff.
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
1 year
. @AlexPereiraUFC is MMA Junkie's Male Fighter of the Year for 2022. 🏆 Full story:
62
62
1K
8
9
264
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
@aaronbronsteter Huge if true
1
0
258
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
I still don’t know what’s going to happen in this one. My MMA brain says Islam should win, but Volk’s confidence is convincing and I think he could very well pull it off. This should be special.
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
1 year
Pure intensity! UFC champion Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski face off one final time before the #UFC284 headliner. 🔥
6
33
428
12
22
252
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
6 years
Over a month ago, Conor showed up unannounced, throws a dolly at a bus filled with fighters and staff, causing injuries and cancelled fights. There has been no punishment announced from the UFC. Yair turns down a fight or two for reasons not yet known, gets released.
29
82
238
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Nobody should be angry at this. Holland did his job. Chimaev showed up heavy. Chimaev needs an opponent. Asking someone to fight Chimaev on 24 hours notice is certainly within reason to demand this. #UFC279
@mma_kings
Nolan King
2 years
Kevin Holland regarding Khamzat Chimaev bout at #UFC279 (via IG): "New fight terms. I'm only taking the fight if it's main event and it's five rounds. Other than that, I'm not fighting."
Tweet media one
145
81
1K
14
26
246
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
4 years
I appreciate the few mma media members who call out blatant racism and don't accept it. The ones that keep quiet...well, your silence speaks for you.
8
25
235
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
A very happy @Rampage4real showing off the Team MMA belt for winning #TriadCombat tonight. Says he’s definitely taking it home with him
Tweet media one
9
17
221
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
7 years
Waiting for Khabib to bust in at weigh-ins out of nowhere like...
7
138
210
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
11 months
Said context:
Tweet media one
4
4
233
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
7 years
That stare from @YoelRomeroMMA after @arielhelwani asked if Bisping crossed the line when he ripped the flag...👀
Tweet media one
4
48
210
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
1 year
Glover Teixeira says he's too tough for his own good and lays his gloves in the center of the octagon, signaling retirement. #UFC283
2
12
226
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Former UFC welterweight champ @TWooodley is here getting some shadowboxing in before the party gets started.
Tweet media one
22
10
200
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
6 years
Bruh.
@wearesuperman
David Clark Ⓥ
6 years
And then this happened... WTF?!? @LFAfighting #MMA
113
277
403
2
27
197
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
6 years
1.20.2018 #UFC220
Tweet media one
3
61
193
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
7 years
Conor is nuts and it's amazing. #MayweathervsMcGregor
4
84
198
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
Weight cutting is stupid, but if you sign that contract, make the weight. If you can't, certainly don't wait until 3 days before the fight and expect changes to be made.
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
3 years
Paulo Costa, currently 211 pounds, says he won't make 186 for Saturday's main event. "Maybe we can do a catchweight of 195." #UFCVegas41 | Full video:
620
196
2K
17
10
188
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
5 years
Tony Ferguson sends everybody to the Street Fighter “Continue?” screen.
2
30
179
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
@ks_mma23 If you want to be a doctor in a country w/ universal healthcare, you're paid by the government. Nobody is forcing doctors to work, much less work for free. If you live and pay taxes in America you're already paying for other people's things. You just don't realize it.
4
0
165
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
7 years
BRUH... Cannonier just legit did this.. #TUFFinale
3
96
172
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
5 years
Hey @espn , can we get a 10 sec rewind button on ESPN+? Please and thank you!
8
26
168
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
Vaccines quite literally save humanity. Polio Tetanus Influenza Measles Rubella Mumps Chickenpox Shall I go on? 😐
@JalinTurner
Jalin Turner
3 years
Stop feeling like you’re saving the world cause you got that Covid vaccine and stop feeling like people who don’t want to get it are destroying the world. Let people make their choices out of FREE will, NOT force and respect it.
26
19
157
14
17
181
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
@funkmasterMMA "I'm not political." *a few paragraphs later* "I will lose my job before I lose my FREEDOM!" 😐🙄
8
3
164
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
2 vs. 1 ain't fair! 😂
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
2 years
Julianna Peña had backup from her daughter at the final faceoff.👩‍👧❤️ #UFC277 | Read more:
82
275
3K
2
11
160
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
This moment deserves to be in the UFC HOF: "Jon, you're a freakin inspiration, I love you man...but like Kanye West, it is hard to be your fan!"
5
29
166
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
The champ, @KaylaH sending a message with this “Legend Killer” tee. 👀 Stay tuned to @MMAJunkie #2022PFL3
Tweet media one
37
6
157
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
"If the UFC wishes, give me that Swedish dude." - Bo Nickal #DWCS Yes, he means Khamzat Chimaev.
4
15
156
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
5 months
I mean, I really didn’t ask about the ratings (🤷🏾‍♂️), but here’s me asking Dana about PFL buying Bellator:
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
5 months
Dana White reacts to PFL's "f*cking hilarious" purchase of Bellator. "One sh*tty organization that sells no tickets and nobody watches, buys another sh*tty organization that sells no tickets and nobody watches. Sounds like a f*cking winner to me."
267
213
4K
44
10
162
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
7 years
This woman wanted to step in to fight tonight at #UFC213 . We're not worthy of @joannamma .
Tweet media one
4
42
147
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Derrick Lewis just threw his protective cup in the crowd. 😭😭😭 #UFCVegas45
2
17
151
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
This is about to be the craziest episode of Embedded ever. #UFC279
2
15
158
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Can't leave Mahomes 13 seconds. Yes, that's now a factual statement.
2
27
151
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
4 years
Bobby Green used his post-fight interview time to express his frustration and anger at Azir Navid Afkari being executed by the Iranian government. Completely justified. #UFCVegas10
1
23
145
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
...and now a heavyweight misses. Just unreal scenes. #UFC279
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
2 years
#UFC279 weigh-in results: Chris Barnett ( @Beastboy61 ) – (267.5) * Misses heavyweight limit by 1.5 pounds Full results:
Tweet media one
56
30
598
4
8
145
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Anderson didn't break stare and then the nose rub? Oh, it's on frfr. #PaulSilva
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
2 years
UFC legend George St-Pierre regulated an intense final faceoff between Jake Paul and Anderson Silva. #PaulSilva | More:
80
51
740
5
8
140
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
5 years
That cut on Badou Jack's forehead though...😳
Tweet media one
14
93
130
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
8 years
The replay shows he gets KO'd BEFORE the buzzer even. @SpiderAnderson just got robbed. #UFCLondon
18
98
125
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
2 years
Tweet media one
1
9
124
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
I personally have zero interest in Diaz vs. Chimaev. How about a ranked guy who always brings it in exciting fights? Why not Magny vs. Chimaev?
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
3 years
Neil Magny thinks he’s the answer to Khamzat Chimaev. "I know for a fact I can drag him into deep water and beat him." @MikeBohnMMA 's interview:
56
17
286
7
5
129
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
4 months
We've seen wider audiences talking about the UFC after: - Dana White slapping his wife - Sean Strickland being an outrageous homophobic bigot Unfortunately, ESPN did absolutely nothing about the former, certainly don't expect anything for the latter.
@LeBatardShow
Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
4 months
“That is bullsh*t that we allow that…What are we doing?…I challenge ESPN to make a public statement about this.…are you a chicken sh*t?…this is revolting…” - @MichaelRyanRuiz reacts to UFC Middleweight Champion, Sean Strickland’s comments on the LGBT Community. 📺
6K
680
6K
176
12
133
@MrMWells
Matthew Wells
3 years
Good. Title unifications must always be the next step.
@MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie
3 years
Dana White confirms there will be no deviating from the plan for "unstoppable" Petr Yan to rematch Aljamain Sterling. #UFC267 | Full video:
9
14
219
5
2
125