MMA Preview – Jim Miller vs Joe Solecki at UFC Vegas 23
JIM MILLER VS JOE SOLECKI FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 23? Saturday 10th April, 2021 - 18:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 23? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 23? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 23 on? BT Sport 3
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 23? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
JIM MILLER VS JOE SOLECKI LOWDOWN
Jim Miller (32-15(1)) will edge past Donald Cerrone for the record of the most fights in UFC history as he makes his 37th walk to the octagon and he hopes to stretch his existing record of the most wins in lightweight history of 19. He came up short in his last attempt back in August when he lost a unanimous decision to Vinc Pichel but even at 37 years old with 36 fights under the belt, he is still a weapon particularly on the mat. He submitted Roosevelt Roberts prior to the Pichel loss and before losing a decision to Scott Holtzman, he also submitted Clay Guida and Jason Gonzalez.
He takes on prospect, Joe Solecki (10-2) who is at the other end of his UFC career. He got his opportunity on the Contender Series after and seized it by cinching James Wallace up in a guillotine. He made his debut the same year in 2019 against Matt Wiman who is completely over the hill picking up a unanimous decision and had a tougher test last year against Austin Hubbard but made easy work of him by notching up the seventh submission of his career.
JIM MILLER VS JOE SOLECKI PREDICTION
On paper, this looks like a grappler vs grappler match-up as 60% of their combined wins have come via submission. Miller is as seasoned as it gets but it will be fascinating to see these two tangle on the mat.
Solecki will hold his own but his wrestling could swing this in his favour. He has the youth and the cardio to put on a relentless pace and suffocate Miller with his pressure. As long as he does not get caught in Miller’s guillotine as he shoots in, he should be able to edge the striking exchanges and grind Miller down to earn a decision.
Prediction: Solecki via Decision
