Louis Smolka
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Louis Smolka holds a professional MMA record of 17-9-0. Louis Smolka has won 17 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Louis Smolka lands 4.67 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 1.69 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 14, 2022. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'9"175 cm
- Weight
- 135 lbs61 kg
- Reach
- 68"173 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1991-07-16
- Age
- 35
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Kapolei, Hawaii
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2010Champion · X 1 World Events · 135 lb
- 2010Started in Amateur MMA
- Brown belt · Judo
- Junior Brown Belt · Karate
- Amateur MMA 2-1 · Record
- AGE 5Started in Karate
Camp
- Team Oyama · Irvine, US
- 10th Planet Mission Viejo · MMA · Mission Viejo, US Instructor
- Hawaii Elite MMA · Honolulu, US Former
- Gracie Technics · Honolulu, US Former
Coaches
- Colin Oyama · Head coach
Fight DNA
Submission AceUFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (107 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Louis Smolka sits in the top 25.
- #2 Strikes landed per minute, Bantamweight7.18
- #2 Most submission attempts, Flyweight18
- #3 Strikes absorbed per minute, Bantamweight6.40
- #4 Shortest average fight time, Bantamweight5:28
- #5 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Flyweight2.2
- #8 Most takedowns in a round, Flyweight5
- #13 Most control time in a fight, Flyweight12:00
- #16 Most control time, Flyweight36:04
- #2 Strikes landed per minute, Bantamweight7.18
- #2 Most submission attempts, Flyweight18
- #3 Strikes absorbed per minute, Bantamweight6.40
- #3 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Flyweight2.2
- #4 Shortest average fight time, Bantamweight5:28
- #6 Most takedowns in a round, Flyweight5
- #11 Most control time in a fight, Flyweight12:00
- #15 Most total strikes landed, Flyweight623
Bonus résumé
Louis Smolka has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Tim Elliott · UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs ReisApr 15, 2017
- ★ POTNvs Ben Nguyen · UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs LinekerJul 13, 2016
- ★ POTNvs Richie Vaculik · UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs BispingNov 8, 2014
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Louis Smolka earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Davey GrantUFCUFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs Rakić· May 14, 2022· Bantamweight· 17-9 vs 12-6TKOR3 · 0:49
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo· Dec 4, 2021· Bantamweight· 17-8 vs 11-5TKOR1 · 2:02
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Vettori· Dec 5, 2020· Bantamweight· 17-7 vs 8-5TKOR2 · 2:15
- LOSSvs Casey KenneyUFCUFC Fight Night: Woodley vs Burns· May 30, 2020· Bantamweight· 16-7 vs 14-2-1SUBR1 · 3:03
- WINvs Ryan MacDonaldUFCUFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Gaethje· Sep 14, 2019· Bantamweight· 16-6 vs 10-2TKOR1 · 4:43
- LOSSvs Matt SchnellUFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Dos Santos· Mar 9, 2019· Bantamweight· 15-6 vs 13-4SUBR1 · 3:18
- WINvs SumudaerjiUFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Ngannou 2· Nov 24, 2018· Bantamweight· 15-5 vs 13-4SUBR2 · 2:07
- WINvs Kyle EstradaCXF 15: Rage in the Cage· Oct 20, 2018· Flyweight· 14-5 vs 8-4TKO
- WINvs Tycen LynnDestiny MMA· Jun 23, 2018· Flyweight· 13-5 vs 5-3SUB
- WINvs Tyrone Christian GorgoniaGladiator Challenge· Apr 21, 2018· 12-5 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 1:15
- LOSSUFCUFC 219: Cyborg vs Holm· Dec 30, 2017· Flyweight· 11-5 vs 13-1-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Tim ElliottUFCUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Reis· Apr 15, 2017· Flyweight· 11-4 vs 14-7-1FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Ray BorgUFCUFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey· Dec 30, 2016· Flyweight· 11-3 vs 10-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Lineker vs Dodson· Oct 1, 2016· Flyweight· 11-2 vs 12-3SUBR1 · 2:23
- WINvs Ben NguyenUFCUFC Fight Night: McDonald vs Lineker· Jul 13, 2016· Flyweight· 11-1 vs 14-6POTNTKOR2 · 4:41
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Holohan vs Smolka· Oct 24, 2015· Flyweight· 10-1 vs 12-2-1SUBR2 · 4:09
- WINvs Neil SeeryUFCUFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor· Jul 11, 2015· Flyweight· 9-1 vs 15-11UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· Nov 8, 2014· Flyweight· 8-1 vs 10-3POTNTKOR3 · 0:18
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva· May 10, 2014· Flyweight· 7-1 vs 17-5SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou· Jan 15, 2014· Flyweight· 7-0 vs 9-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Ale CaliPXC 41· Nov 9, 2013· Flyweight· 6-0 vs 5-2TKOR2 · 1:52
- WINvs Jessie RafolsPXC 39· Sep 14, 2013· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 8-4SUBR1 · 1:59
- WINvs Alvin CacdacPXC 35· Feb 16, 2013· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 12-10SUBR3 · 3:59
- WINvs Bryan ToPXC 34· Nov 17, 2012· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 3:54
- WINvs Kawika MartinKing of the Cage· Oct 20, 2012· 2-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Shane PacarroDestiny MMA· Apr 28, 2012· 1-0 vs 3-2TKO
- WINvs Chris MirandaJust Scrap· May 6, 2011· 4-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Zach CloseX-1 World Events 35· Aug 7, 2010· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 1:53
- WINvs Jose HenamendezX-1 World Events 33· May 15, 2010· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 0-1TKOR2 · 1:15
- WINvs Wesley Mossman808 Battleground· Apr 16, 2010· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
Official UFC Ranking
Louis Smolka's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #9 Flyweight
- First ranked
- Oct 26, 2015
- Times ranked
- 83
Flyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1698▼20
- Peak
- 1823Jul 14, 2016
- Rated fights
- 26
Frequently asked questions
When does Louis Smolka fight next?
Louis Smolka has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Louis Smolka's record?
Louis Smolka's professional MMA record is 17-9-0.
Who is Louis Smolka fighting next?
Louis Smolka's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Louis Smolka fight last?
Louis Smolka most recently fought Davey Grant at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs Rakić on Saturday, May 14, 2022, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Louis Smolka fight in?
Louis Smolka fights at Bantamweight.
How many knockouts does Louis Smolka have?
Louis Smolka has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Louis Smolka won?
Louis Smolka has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Louis Smolka?
Louis Smolka is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.
How much does Louis Smolka weigh?
Louis Smolka weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).
What is Louis Smolka's reach?
Louis Smolka has a reach of 68" (173 cm).
How old is Louis Smolka?
Louis Smolka is 35 years old (born Jul 16, 1991).
Where is Louis Smolka from?
Louis Smolka is from United States.