A two-month delay only added to Joe Solecki’s motivation as he pulled off a rare standing rear naked choke to earn his second UFC win on Saturday night.
After being forced out of their fight in June, the 26-year-old lightweight prospect showcased a strong striking game before latching onto Austin Hubbard’s back and eventually securing the submission to get the finish. The official time for the fight was 3:51 in the first round.
“I showed I can make them check out a little bit on the feet and then go to the ground,” Solecki said as he mirrored his win at UFC on ESPN 15 with his submission victory on the Contender Series last July.