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Undefeated Josiah Harrell (11-0) steps in on short notice against Jacobe Smith (also 11-0) at UFC Houston on February 21, 2026, replacing injured Seokhyeon Ko. Harrell's career was derailed in 2023 by a rare brain condition discovered during medicals, halting his fast track after training with Jack Della Maddalena. Now recovered, he seizes this welterweight opportunity at Toyota Center. Smith has progressed steadily from regional scenes to UFC. This debut clash for Harrell could launch him if victorious. It matters for emerging welterweight talent; expect Harrell to prove his resilience post-setback.
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