UFC Fight Night 141 started off with the returning Louis Smolka making his debut at bantamweight against Su Mudaerji. Smolka used his superior grappling to score a relatively easy armbar midway through the second round, earning his first Octagon victory since 2016 and bringing his Ultimate Fighting Championship record to 6-5. Although his wrestling and takedowns looked sloppy, Smolka’s top game is always dangerous and it will be interesting to see how he fares at bantamweight after spending his career as a flyweight.
Dana White’s Contender Series alum Kevin Holland defeated John Phillips with a rear-naked choke near the end of the final round.