JOE SOLECKI

Representing Team Balance, American lightweight Joe Solecki began training at age six. Based out of New Jersey, the orthodox fighter holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and relies on a grappling-heavy style that has secured most of his career wins by submission. Within the UFC, Solecki has achieved notable victories against opponents Austin Hubbard and Jim Miller.

Entering UFC 300 with a 13-4-0 record, Solecki is coming off a knockout slam defeat against Drakkar Klose in December 2023. Prior to that match, he earned consecutive victories, submitting Carl Deaton III with a rear-naked choke and defeating Alex da Silva Coelho via majority decision. His other recent bouts include a split decision loss to Jared Gordon and a unanimous decision victory over Jim Miller.