(LAS VEGAS) — Colorado Springs native Elijah Smith delivered a first-round knockout slam at UFC Vegas 109, which is being hailed as a potential knockout of the year.

Smith, who holds a 9-1 MMA record and is 2-0 in the UFC, achieved this feat with a powerbomb that marked only the 15th of its kind in UFC history. The event took place over the weekend and has generated significant buzz on social media.

The Sierra grad’s impressive performance has captured the attention of the MMA community, adding to his growing reputation in the UFC.

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