Louis Smolka

Louis Smolka
Born Louis Smolka
(1991-07-16) July 16, 1991
Kapolei, Hawaii, United States
Other names Da Last Samurai
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight (2010-present)
Reach 68.5 in (174 cm)
Fighting out of Kapolei, Hawaii, United States
Team Hawaii Elite MMA
Rank Brown belt in Judo[2]
Junior brown belt in Kenpo Karate[2]
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 11
Wins 10
By knockout 3
By submission 5
By decision 2
Losses 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: October 25, 2014

Louis Smolka (born July 16, 1991), is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has previously fought for Destiny MMA, King of the Cage, and Pacific Xtreme Combat where he was the flyweight champion.[3][4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Smolka began his amateur career in 2010 and was able to achieve a 3-1 record in his first year of competition. He would take nearly a year off before turning professional in 2012. He would pick up wins under the Destiny MMA and King of the Cage banners before moving on to the PXC promotion in late 2012. He would win all four fights he had with PXC and would leave the promotion as the flyweight champion.[5][6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In late 2013, Louis was signed by the UFC and was slated to make his promotional debut against Alptekin Ozkilic at UFC Fight Night 35 on January 15, 2014.[7] Smolka was able to come out with a unanimous decision victory.[8]

Smolka later faced Chris Cariaso on May 10, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 40.[9] Smolka lost the fight via split decision.[10]

Smolka faced Richie Vaculik on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 55.[11] He won the fight via knockout in the third round, finishing him with a side kick to the face and swarmed on Vaculik til the fight was stopped.[12] The win also earned Smolka his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[13]

Smolka faced Neil Seery on July 11, 2015 at UFC 189.[14] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[15]

Smolka faced Patrick Holohan on October 24, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76 in the main event.[16] After a back and forth first round featuring creative maneuvers by both men, Smolka was able to establish top position on Holohan midway in round two and deliver a series of shots, prompting Holohan to give up his back. Smolka was then able to lock in the rear-naked choke and secure the victory.[17]

Smolka is expected to face Ben Nguyen on July 13, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 91.[18]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10–1 Paddy Holohan Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka October 24, 2015 2 4:09 Dublin, Ireland
Win 9–1 Neil Seery Decision (unanimous) UFC 189 July 11, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–1 Richie Vaculik KO (side kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping November 8, 2014 3 0:18 Sydney, Australia Performance of the Night.
Loss 7–1 Chris Cariaso Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 2014 3 5:00 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win 7–0 Alptekin Özkılıç Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou January 15, 2014 3 5:00 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win 6–0 Ale Cali TKO (punches) Pacific Xtreme Combat 41 November 9, 2013 2 1:52 Pasig, Philippines Won the Pacific Xtreme Combat Flyweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Jessie Rafols Submission (rear-naked choke) Pacific Xtreme Combat 39 September 14, 2013 1 1:59 Pasig, Philippines
Win 4–0 Alvin Cacdac Submission (rear-naked choke) Pacific Xtreme Combat 35 February 16, 2013 3 3:59 Pasig, Philippines
Win 3–0 Bryan To Hang Lam Submission (armbar) Pacific Xtreme Combat 34 November 17, 2012 1 3:54 Quezon City, Philippines
Win 2–0 Kawika Martin Submission (D'arce choke) KOTC - Mana October 20, 2012 2 2:53 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 1–0 Shane Pacarro TKO (doctor stoppage) Destiny MMA - Unleashed April 28, 2012 2 5:00 Waipahu, Hawaii, United States

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC 189 Mendes vs. McGregor". UFC.com. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Louis Smolka - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  3. ↑ "MANA Honolulu, HI". kingofthecage.com.
  4. ↑ "MMA Sun 2014 Prospect Spotlight: The Flyweights – #10 – Louis Smolka". MMA Sun.
  5. ↑ "PXC 41: Louis Smolka dethrones Ale Cali, wins flyweight crown". InterAksyon.com.
  6. ↑ "LOUIS SMOLKA, PXC Flyweight champ, signed to UFC". www.global-mma.com.
  7. ↑ Zane Simon (2013-12-25). "UFC signs Louis Smolka, fights Alptekin Ozkilic at Fight Night 35". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-12-25.
  8. ↑ Brian Knapp (2014-01-15). "UFC Fight Night 35 Prelims: Louis Smolka Springs Upset, Downs Alptekin Ozkilic". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
  9. ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-02-21). "Cariaso-Smolka added to UFC Fight Night in Cincinnati". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
  10. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2014-05-10). "UFC Fight Night 40 results, photos: Chris Cariaso edges Louis Smolka for third straight". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
  11. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2014-10-28). "Neil Seery out, Louis Smolka fills in to face Richie Vaculik at UFC Fight Night Sydney". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-10-28.
  12. ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-11-07). "UFC Fight Night 55 results: Louis Smolka stuns Richie Vaculik with third-round head kick". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
  13. ↑ Staff (2014-11-08). "UFC Fight Night 55 bonuses: Rockhold, Smolka, Whittaker, Hester win $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-11-08.
  14. ↑ Staff (2015-05-22). "Flyweights Neil Seery vs. Louis Smolka added to UFC 189 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  15. ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2015-07-11). "UFC 189 results: Louis Smolka outgrapples gritty and game Neil Seery". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  16. ↑ Ariel Helwani (2015-08-12). "Paddy Holohan vs. Louis Smolka targeted for UFC Fight Night Dublin". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
  17. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-10-24). "UFC Fight Night 76 results: Louis Smolka silences Dublin, taps Paddy Holohan". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  18. ↑ Staff (2016-04-21). "Ben Nguyen vs. Louis Smolka added to UFC Fight Night 91". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2016-04-21.
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