Elijah Smith becomes UFC free agent after 60-second knockout of Davey Grant

The unbeaten 24-year-old spoke with the UFC's Hunter Campbell on his way out of the cage and said he expects a major development to follow, after the win completed his four-fight contract.

Elijah Smith has opened talks over his UFC future after knocking out Davey Grant in 60 seconds at UFC Vegas 124 on Saturday 7 November, the final bout of his four-fight deal with the promotion.

The result leaves Smith unbeaten in four UFC fights, three of them won by finish. Grant had 17 Octagon appearances behind him and had never been knocked out before Saturday. The stoppage earned Smith his second Performance of the Night bonus, after his first for stopping Toshiomi Kazama with a slam.

Smith announced his contract status in his post-fight interview, saying: “I’m a free agent.” He was seen talking to the UFC's Hunter Campbell as he left the cage, and was asked about the conversation at the post-fight press conference. Smith said: “It was a good exchange and I feel like we’re on to something.” He added: “Probably something big might come up, that’s what I’m expecting so he just gave me props on the fight and we’ll see what happens after that.” Smith did not say whether it was his decision or the UFC's to hold contract talks until after the fight. All four of his UFC appearances have come on Fight Night cards.

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