Elijah Smith floors Davey Grant in 60 seconds and calls out UFC bosses for new deal

Elijah Smith needed just 60 seconds to dismantle Davey Grant at UFC Vegas 124 on Saturday, landing a devastating left hook and a follow-up punch that put the veteran down and out to move to a perfect 4-0 inside the promotion.

The bantamweight contest opened with both fighters trading strikes, Grant landing a solid early shot that appeared only to sharpen Smith’s focus. Moments later, Smith unleashed a rapid combination, the left hook the decisive blow as Grant crumpled to the canvas. Replays confirmed the sequence: one clean hook, one follow-up punch, and the fight was over.

Smith wasted no time addressing his future after the stoppage, revealing he is currently out of contract and calling out UFC matchmakers Sean Shelby and Hunter Campbell directly from the octagon.

“I knew I could do it. He’s a crafty vet … I just had to believe in myself,” Smith said. “Hey Sean, Hunter — I’m a free agent, I know that’s been talks around all fight week. Talk to me.”

The 4-0 UFC record underlines a rapid rise for Smith in the bantamweight division. Grant, an experienced competitor, had provided a credible test on paper, but the fight barely had time to develop before Smith’s finishing instincts took over.

With four wins and no losses in the UFC, Smith has built a compelling case for a step up in competition. A move toward the top-15 rankings looks a natural next destination, assuming the contract situation he flagged post-fight is resolved.