UFC Vegas 101 video: Jacobe Smith scores fast knockout in spectacular debut
Jacobe Smith scored the first UFC knockout of 2025 in his first fight for the promotion.
A proven finisher on the regional scene, Smith’s punching power was on full display in his octagon debut Saturday at UFC Vegas 101 as he needed a little more than a minute to flatten Preston Parsons with a knockout combination.
Watch the impressive finish below.
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Smith and Parsons both came out looking to strike, which hinted at the fast finish to come. It was Smith who found a home for the biggest shots as he landed a straight right followed by a left hook that sent Parsons crashing to the mat. Smith followed with a hammerfist, but referee Mike Beltran was already diving in to wave off the bout.
The official time of the stoppage was 1:13 of Round 1.
That’s now eight knockouts for Smith, who improved to 10-0 as a pro after being signed off of the Contender Series in 2024. Smith stepped in on a week’s notice as a replacement for Andreas Gustafsson.
Parsons (11-6) has now lost two straight and three of his past four.