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Hubbard fight back on
Solecki will take on Austin Hubbard at the UFC event on August 22, MMA DNA reports.
ANALYSIS
Solecki was originally slated to fight Hubbard back in June, but ultimately had to pull out for an undisclosed reason. Solecki will be making his firs appearance in the octagon since last December when he defated Matt Wiman.
Solecki was originally slated to fight Hubbard back in June, but ultimately had to pull out for an undisclosed reason. Solecki will be making his firs appearance in the octagon since last December when he defated Matt Wiman.
Off June 20 card
Solecki will not fight Austin Hubbard at UFC on ESPN 11 in Las Vegas for an undisclosed reason, Nolan King of MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Solecki's withdrawal comes on fairly short notice and he noted it was something that was out of his control. A replacement target to replace Hubbard at next Saturday's event hasn't been announced at this time.
Solecki's withdrawal comes on fairly short notice and he noted it was something that was out of his control. A replacement target to replace Hubbard at next Saturday's event hasn't been announced at this time.
Taking on Hubbard
Solecki will face Austin Hubbard on the UFC's June 20 schedule, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The fight is expected to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Solecki won his promotional debut in December against Matt Wiman. Solecki is riding a four-fight winning streak overall, while Hubbard is 1-2 in his UFC career.
The fight is expected to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Solecki won his promotional debut in December against Matt Wiman. Solecki is riding a four-fight winning streak overall, while Hubbard is 1-2 in his UFC career.
Cruises to win in UFC debut
Solecki defeated Matt Wiman via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Washington D.C.
ANALYSIS
Solecki was so dominant that there is a legitimate case to be made he deserved to win all three rounds via a 10-8 score. Over the course of the 15-minute bout, Solecki had a 177-20 edge in total strikes landing to go along with scoring on four of his five takedown attempts. It was as dominant of an effort as you will ever see from a debuting fighter. Wiman is nothing more than roster depth, so it will be interesting to see how the 26-year-old Solecki fairs against a better opponent his next time out.
Solecki was so dominant that there is a legitimate case to be made he deserved to win all three rounds via a 10-8 score. Over the course of the 15-minute bout, Solecki had a 177-20 edge in total strikes landing to go along with scoring on four of his five takedown attempts. It was as dominant of an effort as you will ever see from a debuting fighter. Wiman is nothing more than roster depth, so it will be interesting to see how the 26-year-old Solecki fairs against a better opponent his next time out.
UFC debut booked
Solecki will make his UFC debut against Matt Wiman in a lightweight matchup at UFC DC on Dec. 7, Alexander K. Lee of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Solecki got his UFC contract after choking out James Wallace on Dana White's Contender Series this past summer, and will make his official debut against a 36-year-old Wiman. Wiman returned from nearly a five-year layoff to get knocked out by Luis Pena this summer, but should have any possible ring rust behind him. As of Monday afternoon, the younger Solecki is a (-325) betting favorite.
Solecki got his UFC contract after choking out James Wallace on Dana White's Contender Series this past summer, and will make his official debut against a 36-year-old Wiman. Wiman returned from nearly a five-year layoff to get knocked out by Luis Pena this summer, but should have any possible ring rust behind him. As of Monday afternoon, the younger Solecki is a (-325) betting favorite.