Jacobe Smith’s Controversial KO Over Josiah Harrell Rocks the Crowd – UFC Houston Highlights

Jacobe Smith’s Controversial KO Over Josiah Harrell Rocks the Crowd - UFC Houston Highlights

Jacobe Smith absolutely destroyed Josiah Harrell in one of the evening’s most controversial finishes at UFC Houston.

Harrell landed a takedown, but it was Smith who would take advantage, reversing the position and lighting up his opponent with a series of brutal blows. After a few shots, Harrell clearly went unconscious. Despite that, referee Kerry Hatley was hesitant to step in.

When he finally did, Smith continued to drop bombs, landing 3-4 more shots on an unconscious Harrel despite Hatley stepping in.

Official Result: Jacobe Smith def. Josiah Harrell via KO (ground-and-pound) at 3:01 of Round 1.

With the victory, ‘Cobe’ extends his undefeated record to 12-0, including three straight wins under the UFC banner.

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