Volatility has marked Louis Smolka’s tenure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship—a tenure that covers 16 appearances across two stints in multiple weight classes.
The Hawaiian will attempt to keep his head above water in the bantamweight division when he battles “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 18 finalist Davey Grant in a featured UFC on ESPN 36 attraction this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Smolka has alternated wins and losses in each of his past five outings, leaving his promotional record at a middling 8-8. He last competed at UFC on ESPN 31, where he succumbed to punches from Vince Morales in the first round of their Dec.