Jacobe Smith

"Cobe". That's what they call Jacobe Smith, and is part of the UFC welterweight division's deep end, fighting out of the United States — 12 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.

The game is built on grappling: 7.8 takedowns per 15 minutes, and opponents spend rounds defending instead of fighting. 1 submission wins say what happens when the defense slips. Add the southpaw stance, and the puzzle gets harder still.

He arrives on a 5-fight win streak — most recently Josiah Harrell, KO/TKO (Punches) R1. Streaks like that don't stay unnoticed for long.