Families in the fight game share a unique and undying loyalty to the offspring who uphold the paternal honor in life and combat. In today’s episode of Across The Pond,Ā you will meet a herald of holy assistance ready to show those who are down on their luck that there is hope in faithful dreams in the UFC at Bantamweight. A professional mixed martial artist since August 2022 and representing Team Victory, Elijah Smith holds a 7-1 record in eight bouts consisting of four knockouts, two decisions and one submission. Smith scored his UFC contract on week six during Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series season eight in 2024. He has fought for various promotions throughout his career in the professional ranks including Fury Fighting Championship. He has finished five out of his seven overall wins over the course of his journey as a professional MMA fighter. Smith has spent his entire tenure as a professional mixed martial artist in the United States.
In his professional MMA debut at Fury Fighting Championship 68, he faced Roger Smith and defeated him via TKO in the second round. Smith also defeated Christian Strong via technical knockout in round one at Fury Fighting Championship 72. Then at Fury FC Challenger Series 6, he submitted Denis Chapa via neck crank in the third round to lock up his first and only submission win as a professional. Smith defeated Robert Trujilo via unanimous decision at Colorado Combat Club 21. He defeated Jacob Kreitel via TKO in round one at Battle MMA Championships 12. Smith defeated Josh Walker via technical knockout in the first round at Fury Fighting Championship 92 to score his fourth knockout win as a professional.
In the main event of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series week six of season eight, he defeatedĀ Aaron Tau via unanimous decision. The victory earned Smith the second decision win of his professional career along with a UFC contract. He also secured his seventh win inside the professional ranks in the process At only 22 years old, Smith’s willingness to answer when called for service only strengthens the family ties!
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