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Best MMA Knockouts: Violent Head Kicks, Nasty Combos, a Wild Slam and More Fill a Crazy Day in the Cage

CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA, AUG 9 – Elijah Smith extended his win streak to seven with a slam knockout praised as one of UFC's best, earning a $50,000 bonus and sparking 'Knockout of the Year' talks.

  • At UFC Vegas 109 prelims in Las Vegas, Elijah Smith defeated Toshiomi Kazama by KO at 4:10 of Round 1.
  • Coming off a unanimous decision over Vince Morales in February, Smith entered UFC Vegas 109 as one of the biggest favorites, and he proved why with a brutal slam KO.
  • Amid a triangle choke attempt, Smith lifted Kazama into a powerbomb position and slammed him with frightening force.
  • Smith’s victory improved his record to 9-1 and earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.
  • Following medical checks, Dr. Jeff Davidson reported Kazama’s CT scan cleared him of serious injury, and Kazama wrote on X `Defeat at Five Guys` `For now, I'm just really glad to be alive...
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Bloody Elbow broke the news in on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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