Louis Smolka has reached the light at the end of the tunnel. Smolka, who was released from the UFC earlier this year following a four-fight losing streak, returned to the octagon Saturday night and scored a submission win over Chinese newcomer Su Mudaerji at UFC Fight Night 141 in Beijing. The finish came at the 2:07 mark of Round 2, which you can watch in the video below (via Twitter ): Welcome BACK to the UFC @LASTSAMURAIUFC ! #UFCBeijing pic.twitter.com/QWuJVcqDTn — UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) November 24, 2018 In the lead-up to UFC Fight Night 141, Smolka (14-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC) told MMAjunkie’s Mike Bohn that he believed a win was needed to keep him on the UFC roster , despite signing a four-fight deal. Smolka’s career had previously taken a dive because of an admitted drinking problem that he has since addressed.
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Watch Louis Smolka’s submission win in octagon return at UFC Fight Night 141 – MMA Junkie