Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Grant “KGD” Dawson will take on Joe Solecki in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 302 card.

Dawson brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Solecki, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 51% striking accuracy, Dawson has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.97 per minute. On the other hand, Solecki boasts a 56% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.21 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Grant Dawson is coming in with a 20-2-1 record. Dawson will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green in October.

Solecki, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Grant Dawson on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan and holds a 13-4-0 record.

Grant Dawson has a switch fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 31-year-old Joe Solecki is an orthodox fighter with a 70″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Grant Dawson stats

→ Dawson’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Dawson lands 2.97 significant strikes per minute.
→ Dawson’s takedown accuracy is 36%.
→ Dawson’s takedown average is 3.68 per 15 minutes.
→ Dawson’s takedown defense is 40%.

Dawson comes in with 51% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.97 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Solecki fires at 56% accuracy, landing about 2.21 significant strikes per minute. Grant Dawson also has a 36% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.68 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Solecki’s 2.65 takedowns and 50% takedown accuracy.

Joe Solecki stats

→ Solecki’s striking accuracy is 56%.
→ Solecki lands 2.21 significant strikes per minute.
→ Solecki’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Solecki’s takedown average is 2.65 per 15 minutes.
→ Solecki’s takedown defense is 50%.

Joe spent, on average, 9:55 minutes in the Octagon, and Grant has an average fight time of 11:06 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Grant or Joe? Sound off in the comments.

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