Elijah Smith Rallies to Submit Su Young You in Round 2 at UFC Vegas 114

Overview

• Smith won by rear-naked choke at 1:04 of Round 2 after dropping You and following with ground strikes.
• You controlled the opening frame with relentless takedowns and extended top position before the momentum swung.
• The finish came when Smith timed an uppercut and hook on an early Round 2 shot, creating the opening for the choke.
• The bout took place at the UFC-run Meta APEX in Las Vegas on the UFC Fight Night 269 card.
• Smith improved to 10-1 overall and is the son of former UFC fighter Gilbert Smith, with the UFC on Paramount+ account posting a replay clip on X.