OSU wrestler Jacobe Smith impresses with slicing end

Jacobe Smith has arrived in type.

At Dana White’s Contender Collection 74 on Tuesday, Smith (9-0) dominated opponent Christien Savoie (10-2-1) for so long as their struggle lasted till a TKO stoppage at 2:55 of Spherical 2. The welterweight bout kicked off the cardboard on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

A former Oklahoma State College wrestling standout, Smith confirmed off elite takedowns, slams, and wrestling talents, whereas expertly mixing in violent ground-and-pound.

In Spherical 1, Smith sliced open Savoie, although because the commentary sales space identified, the reduce was at the back of the pinnacle. Referee Mark Smith didn’t acknowledge a foul, so the motion continued. Savoie was smothered and broken extra because the spherical progressed, however made it till the bell.

Savoie appeared exhausted on the stool however appeared to realize a second wind when the 2 started buying and selling strikes in Spherical 2. Nevertheless, Smith shot for a takedown and simply slammed Savoie down once more – for the ultimate time. Smith accrued harm output and after some warning from Mark Smith, the struggle was referred to as off.

Smith, 28, was an All-American at OSU in 2018. Following the conclusion of his wrestling profession, Smith went below the wing of former UFC champion Daniel Cormier and commenced coaching at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose, Calif.

After a number of professional fights, Smith moved to Dallas to coach at Fortis MMA below coach Sayif Saud.

The up-to-the-minute DWCS 74 outcomes embody:

• Jacobe Smith def. Christien Savoie by way of TKO (ground-and-pound) – Spherical 2, 2:55

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