UFC Fight Night: Joe Soelcki defeats Austin Hubbard
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After two months delay, Joe Solecki finally pulls off the trigger and registered his second win in the UFC. He defeated Austin Hubbard via first round rear-naked choked on Saturday night at UFC Vegas 7.
The 26 year old lightweight fighter was forced out if his fight in June but that only added to his motivation. Solecki showcased a powerful striking game before he latched on to Austin Hubbard’s back and forced him to submit. The fight was called off at 3:52 in the first round and this was Solecki’s second win in the UFC.
At the post fight interview, Solecki reflected on his win and his submission victory on the Contender series last July. He said, “I showed I can make them check out a little bit on the feet and then go to the ground,”
Joe Solecki defeats Austin Hubbard
Although Joe Solecki got victorious with his grappling, he also showed the complete control on his footwork as he landed several clean shots in the opening of the fight.
Solecki holds a crisp boxing attack that too with confidence in his hands. Along with his footwork, he forced Hubbard to look for alternatives. This thing eventually led to a clinch at the cage side. Joe Solecki tried to seize on the opening to latch onto his back. He immediately locked Hibbard for the body trinagle.
Although Solecki was not in a good position, he remained patient and waited for an opportunity to earn him a deadly finish. The position he was in would not only tire his opponent, but him also. Finally Joe Solecki slipped his arm under the chin and tightened his grip on Hubbard’s face. Hubbard tapped a few split seconds later and Solecki got his win.
With this, Joe Solecki is now on a four winning streak including a pair inside the Octagon. The young star seems interesting to watch as he climbs in the UFC lightweight rankings.
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