Jacobe Smith
USA
Next bout scheduled
Smith is set to fight Kevin Holland at UFC OKC on July 18, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Smith last defeated Josiah Harrell via TKO at UFC Fight Night on Feb. 21 in Houston. The 30-year-old welterweight called Holland out after the bout, and Smith will be trying to remain undefeated as a pro in his next matchup.
Smith last defeated Josiah Harrell via TKO at UFC Fight Night on Feb. 21 in Houston. The 30-year-old welterweight called Holland out after the bout, and Smith will be trying to remain undefeated as a pro in his next matchup.
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Remains undefeated as pro
Smith defeated Josiah Harrell via TKO (strikes) at 3:01 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Houston.
ANALYSIS
The UFC continues to bring Smith along slowly, which is probably the correct move given he has about as much future upside as any prospect in the sport today. Smith is already 30 years old, but has just a dozen professional fights under his belt. Harrell is no slouch, and Jacobe reversed him with ease during a mat exchange before pounding him out in an instant. The finish would go on to earn him a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Smith spent his post-fight interviewing calling out Kevin Holland, who was in the crowd. The issue is that Holland already has a fight scheduled against Randy Brown at UFC 327 in April in Miami. Either way, Smith is primed for big things moving forward at 170 pounds.
The UFC continues to bring Smith along slowly, which is probably the correct move given he has about as much future upside as any prospect in the sport today. Smith is already 30 years old, but has just a dozen professional fights under his belt. Harrell is no slouch, and Jacobe reversed him with ease during a mat exchange before pounding him out in an instant. The finish would go on to earn him a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Smith spent his post-fight interviewing calling out Kevin Holland, who was in the crowd. The issue is that Holland already has a fight scheduled against Randy Brown at UFC 327 in April in Miami. Either way, Smith is primed for big things moving forward at 170 pounds.
Set for new opponent
Smith will face Josiah Harrell at UFC Houston on Feb. 21, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith was scheduled to take on Seok Hyeon Ko (undisclosed), but since the latter got injured, Harrell will be his new opponent. Smith is 2-0 during his time with UFC, with his most recent win coming over Niko Price at UFC 317 on June 28, 2025.
Smith was scheduled to take on Seok Hyeon Ko (undisclosed), but since the latter got injured, Harrell will be his new opponent. Smith is 2-0 during his time with UFC, with his most recent win coming over Niko Price at UFC 317 on June 28, 2025.
Next bout scheduled
Smith will face off against Seok Hyeon Ko at UFC Houston on Feb. 21, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith will face off against fellow UFC newcomer Seok Hyeon Ko in Houston this coming February. The 29-year-old American, who mostly recently took down Niko Price at UFC 317, is 2-0 during his time with the UFC.
Smith will face off against fellow UFC newcomer Seok Hyeon Ko in Houston this coming February. The 29-year-old American, who mostly recently took down Niko Price at UFC 317, is 2-0 during his time with the UFC.
Rolls as biggest favorite on card
Smith defeated Niko Price via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:03 of Round 2 at UFC 317 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Smith entered this fight as roughly a -2500 favorite, which is about as high a number as you will ever see at this level. He dominated the entire way, although he didn't earn an instant victory, which was probably a good thing. Smith earned plenty of valuable experience against a durable opponent. If there's one negative, it's the fact his energy level seemed to dip after he wasn't able to get Price out of there immediately. Regardless, the result was never in doubt. It's the first submission win of Smith's brief professional career. He improves to 2-0 in the UFC.
Smith entered this fight as roughly a -2500 favorite, which is about as high a number as you will ever see at this level. He dominated the entire way, although he didn't earn an instant victory, which was probably a good thing. Smith earned plenty of valuable experience against a durable opponent. If there's one negative, it's the fact his energy level seemed to dip after he wasn't able to get Price out of there immediately. Regardless, the result was never in doubt. It's the first submission win of Smith's brief professional career. He improves to 2-0 in the UFC.
Will face Niko Price
Smith will face Niko Price in a welterweight bout at UFC 317 on June 28, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith debuted at the UFC level and did it with a huge knockout against Preston Parsons on Jan. 11. The former wrestler in college remains undefeated in MMA and eight of his 10 wins have come via KO. His power should pose quite a challenge for Price.
Smith debuted at the UFC level and did it with a huge knockout against Preston Parsons on Jan. 11. The former wrestler in college remains undefeated in MMA and eight of his 10 wins have come via KO. His power should pose quite a challenge for Price.