WASHINGTON – Joe Solecki beat Matt Wiman with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 7 in Washington, D.C.
Take a look inside the fight with Solecki, who picked up a dominant win over a veteran in his UFC debut.
Result: Joe Solecki def. Matt Wiman via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Updated records: Solecki (9-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Wiman (16-9 MMA, 10-7 UFC)
Key stat: Solecki landed four takedowns and outstruck Wiman by a heavy 177-20 margin.
Solecki on the fight’s key moment
“I had a 10-8 round in the beginning, pushed through adversity in the second, and never really got tired. This was the best thing for me – fighting a vet, going three rounds, even the trash talk. I felt like a seasoned vet in there and I will only take confidence from that. ”
Solecki on getting experience at DWCS
“(My) first UFC win feels amazing. I was a little worried about UFC jitters and all that, especially fighting a vet like Matt, but I honestly never felt better. Fighting on Dana White’s Contender Series absolutely helped prepare me for this. If you’re going to have an adrenaline dump, it’s when you’re fighting in front of the three most important people in this business. Dana wasn’t even at this one, and I had a ton of supporters here, so I was set. I lost sleep over this, I’ve only been to two decisions and lost one of them. Tonight, I dominated.”
Solecki on what he wants next
“I think the future is bright. I want to make it through this first contract, get to the next, and treat my wife to all of the things she’s earned in this life. I do this for sure and to provide for our family, so whoever is next, bring them on.”
