Donald Cerrone’s tough times in combat sports competition continued.
“Cowboy” was submitted by Joe Solecki in their submission-only bout at FURY Pro Grappling 3.
Solecki, a UFC lightweight, weighed in at 169 pounds for the contest at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. Cerrone, who has often competed at welterweight in recent years, had a sizable weight advantage at 186 pounds.
It didn’t matter, though.
Solecki and Cerrone tied up early in the match, and Cerrone gave up his back from a standing position which led to both men rolling to the mat. Solecki then established top control, with Cerrone spinning around on bottom.
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— Mixed Martial Alien (@MixMartialAlien) December 31, 2021
He spun one too many times, though, and gave up his back. They hand-fought for several seconds, but then Solecki got his forearm under Cerrone’s neck and forced the tap due to rear-naked choke at the 3:17 mark.
Solecki was elated after his win.
“The second Fury Grappling was nice enough to offer the match, it was yes, yes, yes,” Solecki said in his post-match interview with CM Punk. “He has the most wins in UFC history. He’s a legend. I appreciate the opportunity.”
Cerrone, for his part, is currently on a five-fight winless skid in his UFC career.
The 38-year-old UFC legend, who holds the record for most octagon victories, hasn’t fought since a May defeat to Alex Morono.
