An Oklahoma State University wrestling standout will battle one of Canada’s top pound-for-pound fighters for a UFC contract in October. At Dana White’s Contender Series 74 , Jacobe Smith and Christien Savoie have the opportunity to punch their ticket to the next level when they square off in a three-round welterweight bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Smith (8-0) was an All-American at OSU in 2018.
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