Randy Brown will face undefeated welterweight prospect Jacobe Smith in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Nolan on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
The matchup presents a major test for Smith, who has finished all four of his UFC opponents, and an experienced Brown, who has spent nearly a decade competing in the promotion.
Randy Brown
Record: 20-8
Nickname: Rudeboy
Nationality: Jamaican
Team: Rude Academy
Division: Welterweight
Last 3 Bouts
Lose. Kevin Holland – Unanimous decision
Lose. Gabriel Bonfim – TKO (knee strikes)
Win. Nicolas Dalby – TKO (strikes)
Strengths
His 78-inch reach gives him an advantage over Smith.
Uses sharp boxing and combinations to control exchanges.
Has faced several established UFC welterweights.
Weaknesses
Recent form: Has lost his last two fights.
Defensive openings: Can be vulnerable to powerful opponents who close the distance.
Wrestling pressure: Smith’s collegiate wrestling background could present problems.
Keys to Victory
Use his reach to keep Smith at a distance.
Avoid prolonged exchanges in the pocket.
Mix takedown defence with accurate counterstriking.
Make Smith work over three rounds.
Jacobe Smith
Record: 13-0
Nickname: Cobe
Nationality: American
Team: The Academy Fight Club
Division: Welterweight
Last 3 Bouts
Win. Bruce Whitehead – TKO (punches)
Win. Josiah Harrell – TKO (punches)
Win. Niko Price – Submission (rear-naked choke)
Strengths
Strong collegiate background and takedown ability.
Has 10 professional knockout victories.
Has stopped all four of his UFC opponents.
Weaknesses
Has not faced many opponents with Brown’s UFC experience.
Brown has a six-inch reach advantage.
Has limited preparation time for this step up in competition.
Keys to Victory
Close the distance and use wrestling to control Brown.
Mix takedowns with powerful ground-and-pound.
Avoid allowing Brown to dictate the range.
Look for early finishing opportunities without rushing.
Odds
Randy Brown +210
Jacobe Smith -258
