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.

Smith knocked out Toshiomi Kazama with an absolutely cruel slam on the night's prelims. Fans are branding it the knockout of the year, but it could be the greatest slam finish the UFC has ever seen.

It was eerily reminiscent of Jackson's slam finish over Arona at Pride Critical Countdown in 2004, which remains one of the best finishes in MMA history. Jackson had something to say about it.

Rampage Jackson pays respect to Elijah Smith after viral UFC Vegas slam knockout

Following the knockout, Jackson posted an edit comparing their slams to his Instagram. He wrote in his caption, "Yooo [Elijah Smith] got that wolf in him

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