Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Smith and Nakamura Score Stunning Knockout Victories in UFC Events
In recent UFC events, there were some exciting knockouts!
At UFC Vegas 109, Elijah Smith won against Toshiomi Kazama by slamming him down in a powerbomb.
The referee was slow to stop the fight.
Fortunately, Kazama is okay.
Smith's win is good for his career.
At UFC Vegas 108, Rinya Nakamura won quickly against Nathan Fletcher, only taking 62 seconds to win.
Nakamura hit Fletcher with a kick to the liver, which led to the knockout.
This win helps Nakamura bounce back after a loss, boosting his hopes for the future.
Elijah Smith secured a knockout victory against Toshiomi Kazama at UFC Vegas 109 with a powerbomb.
The referee's delayed intervention after the knockout drew criticism, despite Kazama's recovery.
Smith's win improves his UFC record to 2-0, potentially advancing his bantamweight ranking.
Rinya Nakamura knocked out Nathan Fletcher with a liver kick at UFC Vegas 108, winning in 62 seconds.
Nakamura's victory marked a comeback, raising his record to 10-1 in the bantamweight division.
- Who
- Elijah Smith defeated Toshiomi Kazama, and Rinya Nakamura defeated Nathan Fletcher.
- What
- Elijah Smith and Rinya Nakamura secured knockout victories in UFC events.
- When
- The knockouts occurred at UFC Vegas 109 and UFC Vegas 108.
- Where
- The fights took place at UFC Vegas events.
- Why
- The knockouts were part of the athletes' efforts to win and advance in their careers.
Referee Intervention
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Referees' actions
Referee Intervention
Fans and commentators criticized the referee's delay in stopping the fight after Smith's knockout of Kazama.
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- Event
- UFC Vegas 109 and 108
- Smith's Record
- UFC: 2-0; Overall: 9-1
- Nakamura's Record
- 10-1
- Fletcher's Record
- 9-3
- Method
- Smith: Powerbomb; Nakamura: Liver Kick