“Cobe” is headed to Utah. MMAmania.com confirmed with multiple sources today (Thurs., Sept. 24, 2026) that top Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight prospect Jacobe Smith will be stepping up on nine days’ notice to take on Octagon newcomer Bruce Whitehead…
Undefeated welterweight prospect Jacobe Smith is scheduled to face promotional newcomer Bruce Whitehead at UFC 332 on October 3, 2026. The bout will take place at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, with Smith accepting the matchup on nine days' notice.
Smith holds a 12-0 record following previous UFC victories over Josiah Harrell, Niko Price, and Preston Parsons. Whitehead, who enters with an 8-2 record, makes a quick return after securing a knockout victory over Ali Abouzalam at Fury FC 124.
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