LAS VEGAS – Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Joe Solecki (8-2) was one of five fighters that earned a UFC contract Tuesday night at Dana White’s Contender Series 19, where he submitted James Wallace (9-3) via first-round guillotine. Despite all his professional wins coming by the way of submission, Solecki wants to be known as a complete fighter, and he feels like he’s proven that in his last couple of outings. “I’m so tired of being a jiu-jitsu guy,” Solecki told reporters, including MMA Junkie, post-fight. “Even though I love jiu-jitsu – it’s changed my life – I just want to be a fighter, so I think my last two fights have really shown that.” Having started jiu-jitsu at the young age of 6, Solecki knew he wanted a career in martial arts. He set out a goal to be in the big leagues by the age of 25, and last night, he realized his dream
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