Welterweight veteran Jeremiah Wells has been pulled from his scheduled bout against Andreas Gustafsson at the upcoming UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas. The event, UFC Vegas 107, is set for May 31 at the UFC Apex and is headlined by a key women’s flyweight clash between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber. Octagon Update first reported the welterweight matchup was off, and MMA Fighting later confirmed the news. Wells’ withdrawal is for undisclosed reasons, leaving Gustafsson temporarily without an opponent. The promotion is searching for a replacement, and any new matchup could impact the depth of the welterweight division on this card.
Andreas Gustafsson has been left without an opponent after Jeremiah Wells was pulled from their scheduled welterweight bout at UFC Vegas 107, the Fight Night card set for May 31 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Octagon Update first reported the matchup was off, with MMA Fighting subsequently confirming the news. No reason for Wells' withdrawal has been disclosed.
Gustafsson, known as "Bane," enters the search for a new opponent carrying a 12-3 record. The 35-year-old Swede, who trains out of Vasteras Fight Club, has built a reputation as one of the more well-rounded fighters on the roster. His numbers reflect a dynamic and versatile game — he lands 5.82 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 71 percent accuracy, while also averaging 6.19 takedowns per 15 minutes, a figure that places him among the more active wrestlers in the welterweight division.
With Wells out for undisclosed reasons, the UFC is now working to secure a replacement. Any opponent that steps in would face a fighter who can threaten both standing and on the ground, making the matchup a difficult one to fill on short notice.
Why it matters
- Gustafsson's elite takedown volume and striking accuracy make finding a willing late replacement a significant challenge for matchmakers.
- The loss of the bout thins the welterweight depth on an already supporting card.
- UFC Vegas 107 is headlined by a ranked women's flyweight clash between No. 3 Erin Blanchfield (14-2) and No. 4 Maycee Barber (15-3), meaning the undercard needs credible matchups to support it.
- The welterweight division remains active and competitive, so how the UFC fills this slot could carry minor rankings implications depending on who steps up.
