Elijah Smith thinks only one slam knockout in MMA history is better than what he recently pulled off in the UFC cage.

The fight aired live on ESPN+. Smith ended the bout with a stunning slam knockout in the first round and later acknowledged MMA icon Rampage Jackson as inspiration.

Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson is impressed with new UFC bantamweight Elijah Smith, who recreated the MMA legend's iconic slam knockout over Ricardo Arona at UFC Vegas 109.

"Rampage" Jackson shared a video comparison of his slam knockout in PRIDE and Elijah Smith's brutal finish at UFC Vegas 109.

Elijah Smith gave a shout out to Quinton "Rampage" Jackson just seconds after delivering perhaps the most vicious slam knockout in octagon history at UFC on ESPN 72.

Rising UFC bantamweight prospect Elijah Smith pulls off powerbomb KO on Toshiomi Kazama, reminiscent of Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's PRIDE FC powerbomb KO.

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What was essentially a pre-determined contest at an indie wrestling show turned out to be a vicious, jaw-dropping incident ...

Elijah Smith gave a shout out to Quinton "Rampage" Jackson just seconds after delivering perhaps the most vicious slam knockout in octagon history at UFC on ESPN 72.