Niko Price vs Jacobe Smith

Undefeated prospect Jacobe Smith steps into the spotlight against wild-swinging UFC veteran Niko Price in a welterweight clash.

Core Stats Comparison

** Jacobe Smith only has one recorded fight in the UFC besides DWCS

Striking Breakdown:

Jacobe Smith has burst onto the scene with eye-catching early-career numbers, dominating across striking metrics. He lands with 70% accuracy, defends at 52%, and delivers an aggressive pace of 7.34 significant strikes per minute while only absorbing 1.97. That gives him a phenomenal +5.37 striking differential, a stat that highlights both his precision and control in exchanges.

On the other side, veteran Niko Price presents a much more tempered striking game. He averages 5.21 strikes per minute but absorbs slightly more at 5.58, resulting in a small negative differential (-0.37). His style is aggressive but leaves him open to damage, a contrast to Smith's efficiency.

Grappling Breakdown:

The grappling comparison is tricky due to Smith's limited data, but what is currently shown is impressive. He boasts a stunning 87% takedown accuracy and attempts 11.5 takedowns per 15 minutes, suggesting relentless pressure. However, these numbers are early-career figures and may not yet reflect his consistency against tougher opposition.

Price, meanwhile, shows more measured grappling stats, with a 29% takedown accuracy and 52% takedown defense. He’s not known for overwhelming wrestling but can hold his own in scrambles and clinch work.

Summary:

Niko Price enters this bout on a rough stretch, 1-2 in his last three fights. Meanwhile, Jacobe Smith is riding a wave of momentum and seems primed for a breakout performance. While Smith’s numbers are based on a small sample size, they suggest a rising star with potential.

Price remains a dangerous veteran with a history of early finishes from both sides—10 wins and 5 losses by KO/TKO—making this a fight that could end in a flash. While Smith may be the favorite on paper, only Price brings true UFC experience to the cage, and that could prove to be a key factor.