Elijah Smith knocks out Toshiomi Kazama unconscious with brutal powerbomb at UFC Vegas 109
Elijah Smith may have just delivered the
Knockout of the Year
. Twenty-two-year-old bantamweight hit Toshiomi Kazama cold with a wrestling-style powerbomb during prelims for UFC Vegas 109 on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The brutal first-round conclusion at 4:10 amazed fans and experts. Already being replayed on social media, the move brought back images of Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's amazing slam in PRIDE.
Elijah Smith's slam knockout over Toshiomi Kazama stuns UFC Vegas 109 crowd
The fight started with both men trading strikes. Midway through the round, Toshiomi Kazama went for a triangle choke from his back. Instead of defending on the ground, Elijah Smith lifted Kazama high into the air and slammed him down hard.
The impact knocked Kazama out instantly.
— ufc (@ufc)
While commentators yelled in amazement, fans within the UFC APEX gassed at the view. The referee broke up the fight, but not until Smith landed a few additional blows. The first round's official time was 4:10.
Smith's powerful slam reminded fans of the classic slam knockout by Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson against Ricardo Arona in PRIDE, making it one of the most talked-about finishes of the year.
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Toshiomi Kazama taken to hospital after brutal slam by Elijah Smith at UFC Vegas 109
Right after the knockout, UFC medical staff entered the cage to check on Toshiomi Kazama. He was taken to a Las Vegas hospital, where CT scans of his head, face, and neck showed no serious injury. UFC commentator Karyn Bryant reported on the broadcast that Kazama would be released later that day.
Son of former UFC fighter Gilbert Smith, Elijah Smith raised his UFC mark to 2–0 and professional record to 9–1. This win stretched his seven-fight winning streak.
Speaking after the fight, Smith showed respect, saying,
'I just want to pray for my opponent. Hopefully, he makes it home safe.'
But he also displayed confidence, adding,
'I knew I had to slam him correctly. Unfortunately, I had to slam him on his dome piece.'
With such a highlight finish, many expect Dana White to give Smith a $50,000 performance bonus. At just 22 years old, Elijah Smith is now one of the most exciting names in the stacked bantamweight division.
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