Elijah Smith’s Slam KO Has Henry Cejudo Re-Considering His Own Future in the Bantamweight Division

At UFC Vegas 109, Elijah Smith didn’t just win; he may have etched his name into highlight reels for years to come. Toshiomi Kazama was the unlucky recipient of a move straight out of MMA folklore. Remember Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s iconic finish over Ricardo Arona from PRIDE?

Something just as explosive took place at the UFC Apex, and for former champion, Henry Cejudo , it may have been a sign that maybe he should consider changing weight classes!

It all happened in just over four minutes of round one. Kazama threatened with submissions, a triangle choke here, a heel hook there. But Smith had other plans. He lifted Kazama high above the canvas, adjusted his grip, and slammed him down with precision. The kind of slam that doesn’t just end a fight, it leaves a mark on history