UFC Fight Night 267 Live Updates: Jacobe Smith Ends It In Flash With Brutal First-Round Knockout

And we have a winner just over three minutes into the first round. Jacobe Smith closes the show at 3:01, landing a powerful slam and following it up on the canvas until the referee steps in. A fast, emphatic knockout that leaves no doubt.

Round 1 begins with a bit of feeling-out, both men circling. Then suddenly, Jacobe Smith changes everything. He lifts Josiah Harrell and slams him to the canvas, hard. Harrell hits the mat and stays down, barely moving.

Smith doesn’t rush. He looks around, dancing, soaking in the moment, then steps back in and starts dropping punches to the face. The crowd is loud now, sensing this could end quickly. Harrell is stuck on the floor, trying to survive, while Smith keeps the pressure on.

This escalated fast.

Fight 2 up next, Jacobe Smith vs Josiah Harrell in the welterweight division, part of UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez.

This one’s fascinating right away because both men are undefeated. Jacobe Smith walks in at 11-0, and across from him stands Josiah Harrell, also 11-0. Something has to give.

Tale of the tape:

• Age: Smith 30 vs Harrell 27

• Height: Smith 1.78 m vs Harrell 1.7 m

• Weight: Both at 77.1 kg

• Reach: Smith 182.9 cm vs Harrell 172.7 cm

Smith carries a clear reach advantage, while Harrell brings youth and speed into the Octagon. Two perfect records, no margin for error, this welterweight clash has all the ingredients to steal the show.

The decision goes Pereira’s way after three hard-fought rounds. The judges are split, but Pereira does just enough to edge it.

• Jacob Montalvo scores it 29–28 for Pereira

• Ryan Thompson sees it 29–28 for Reese

• Chris Lee gives it 29–28 for Pereira

That’s a split decision victory for Michel Pereira.

A gritty fight. Momentum swings. Reese pushed hard, especially through the middle rounds, but Pereira’s late work and cleaner moments swing two cards his way. Not pretty, not dominant, but effective when it mattered most.

Pereira gets his hand raised. The middleweight bout goes in the books.

Round 3 is underway. Both fighters look tired now, breathing heavy, and Reese is clearly bothered by his nose, wiping at it as he circles. The pace has slowed.

Three clean punches from Pereira! He lands in quick succession, snapping Reese’s head back and drawing a roar from the crowd as he looks to take control late in the fight.

End of Round 2, and the corners come alive. Both teams are animated, voices echoing inside the arena as they try to swing the fight their way. Pereira’s corner is especially loud, clear and sharp instructions flying in, with “YOU ARE MICHEL PEREIRA!” ringing out and cutting through the noise. Reese’s corner fires back with steady encouragement, urging him to keep the pressure and stay smart.

The momentum has shifted again. Pereira has slowed down, and now it’s Reese dictating the round. Pereira is struggling to get the grip he wants, looking a bit unsettled, shaking off his hands and arms, trying to reset. Reese stays busy, stays close, and keeps the pressure on as this round continues to tilt his way.

Round 2 begins, and just as expected, Pereira wastes no time. He storms forward with a knee strike, follows it up with quick punches to the face, and suddenly the pace jumps. Reese’s nose is bleeding, blood clearly visible now, this fight has turned a corner.

Reese tries to slow things down, clinching Pereira against the cage, holding on in the corner and buying himself a moment. But Pereira breaks just enough to land a solid left hand, snapping Reese’s head back.

Round 1 is in the books! Not much damage done, but you can see a few scratches and light blood on Reese’s chest, nothing serious yet. Both fighters are coming out mostly unscathed, and it looks like Round 2 could be where things really heat up.

Round 1 is in progress. Pereira moves with his usual flair, while Reese stays composed, keeping his guard tight. Reese lands a front kick to Pereira’s midsection, and an official time out is called to reset the action.

And we’re underway! The bell rings and Pereira immediately shows off his unorthodox style, bouncing on his toes, flashing kicks, and keeping Reese guessing. Reese stays patient, circling, looking for an opening, but Pereira’s backspins and sudden flurries are already making the crowd roar.

The fighters are finally in the middle of the Octagon, soaking in the atmosphere. The crowd is going wild, cheers echoing as their names are announced.

Michel Pereira flashes his trademark backspins and theatrics, hyping the fans even more, while Zach Reese stays calm and focused, circling and sizing up his opponent. You can feel the tension buzzing, this middleweight clash is about to explode.

Up first in the middleweight action, we’ve got Michel Pereira squaring off against Zach Reese. On paper, it’s an intriguing clash. Reese brings a 10-2-0 record with 1 no contest, while Pereira packs experience with 31 wins, 14 losses, and 2 no contests.

Tale of the tape:

• Age: Pereira 32 vs Reese 31

• Height: Pereira 1.93 m vs Reese 1.85 m

• Weight: Both 83.9 kg

• Reach: Pereira 195.6 cm vs Reese 185.4 cm

Pereira’s long reach and flashy style will test Reese, who’s methodical and tough to crack. Expect fireworks, this one could set the tone for the night.

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Main Card

• Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez

• Uros Medic vs Geoff Neal

• Melquizael Costa vs Dan Ige

• Ante Delija vs Serghei Spivac

• Josiah Harrell vs Jacobe Smith

• Michel Pereira vs Zach Reese

Preliminary Card

• Carlos Leal vs Chidi Njokuani

• Alibi Idiris vs Ode Osbourne

• Alden Coria vs Luis Gurule

• Nora Cornolle vs Joselyne Edwards

• Ramiz Brahimaj vs Punahele Soriano

• Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani vs Phil Rowe

• Yadier del Valle vs Jordan Leavitt

• Carli Judice vs Juliana Miller

The UFC Fight Night 267 is being headlined by the main event featuring Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez inside the Toyota Centre in Houston, Texas. Stay tuned and follow along for the real time updates, live results and more.