LAS VEGAS – Devonte Smith beat Justin Jaynes with a second-round TKO Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 184 in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight with Smith, who got back in the win column for the first time in two years.
Smith on the fight’s key moment
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 06: (R-L) Justin Jaynes punches Devonte Smith in their 160-pound catchweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
“Never did it cross my mind that they were going to stop it. I thought we were going to just keep going. Then I was like, ‘Oh, I won. Cool.’ It was a good feeling.”
Smith on being labeled a prospect
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 06: (R-L) Devonte Smith punches Justin Jaynes in their 160-pound catchweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
“I don’t let that prospect stuff weigh on me too much. I appreciate the love and support. That’s just a title prospect today. I just stay grounded and humble.
“No disrespect to him, I just had my mind set on the win. I wasn’t going home without being a victor. Knowing the next time I’m in the octagon it’s going to say 11-2 just feels good. Was that a TKO? Cool, so it’s still by finish.”
Smith on what he wants next
“I pray I get at least three fights this year. By the end of the year, I want top 15 or top 10. I’ve got to really aim for the goal.”
To hear more from Smith, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.