Jacobe Smith is on an absolute tear with seven straight stoppages, and he is foaming at the mouth to prove he deserves a ranking in the lightweight division. This Saturday, he gets his chance against a serious veteran, Randy Brown, in what is shaping up to be a can’t-miss co-main event at UFC Fight Night from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Smith is just 30 years old, and a win over a 36-year-old experienced fighter like Brown would do wonders for his climb.
Moicano’s Crossroads Against a Rising Contender
But before that, we’ve got a killer main event: former UFC lightweight title challenger Renato Moicano taking on rising contender Tom Nolan. This one feels like a true crossroads fight for both guys. Moicano, after riding a four-fight winning streak, even stepped up for a last-minute title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 when Arman Tsarukyan got injured. He lost that one, and then another to Beneil Dariush, but he’s bounced back hard with two straight wins. He’s absolutely gunning for another title shot, no doubt about it.
Nolan, on the other hand, is getting a massive opportunity here. Moicano was initially supposed to fight Brian Ortega twice, but those bouts fell apart. Instead of waiting around, Moicano was happy to take on a less-known fighter like Nolan, and now Nolan gets his shot at the big time. You gotta love when opportunities like this open up.
Smith Is Coming For Blood, Brown Is Standing In The Way
Now back to that co-main. Jacobe Smith isn’t just a tough guy, he’s an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State. That kind of pedigree doesn’t just disappear, and he’s combined it with a mean streak you can see in every interview he gives. Seven straight stoppages, people! That’s not a fluke, that’s a statement. Taking out an experienced veteran like Brown? That’s not just a win, that’s Smith firing a warning shot across the bow of the entire division. Randy Brown better be ready, because Smith is bringing everything he has.
Don’t Miss a Second: How to Catch All the Action
You don’t want to miss a single punch or takedown this Saturday, October 31. The prelims kick off at 5 p.m. ET, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET, all live from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Paramount+ is your exclusive home for every single UFC numbered event and Fight Night. They’ve made a monumental move, streaming all 13 numbered events and 30 Fight Nights exclusively for seven years through 2033. You can get in on the action for as low as $8.99 a month, or grab an annual plan for $89.99 and save some cash. Plus, a subscription gets you access to an insane archive of past fights, iconic features, UFC Embedded, and more. This isn’t just a fight night, this is a statement night for a couple of lightweights looking to make some serious noise. So get subscribed and get ready to rumble.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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