‘Big Fight Night for the Czech Republic!’- MMA Community Goes Wild As Jiri Prochazka Wins Title After a War Against Glover Teixeira at UFC 275
UFC 275 lived up to the hype as Jiri Prochazka stole the show in the main event by submitting Glover Teixeira in the fifth round. The late finish came after a back-and-forth war that was contested on the ground as well as on the feet.
Teixeira had the upper hand for several chunks of the fight, but ultimately it all slipped away with just 28 seconds left for the final bell.
The 15th undisputed champion in the history of the light heavyweight division: @Jiri_BJP 👑 #UFC275 pic.twitter.com/bxLV9JLfCb
— UFC (@ufc) June 12, 2022
Jiri Prochazka secured the RNC finish and has now become the first-ever UFC champion from the Czech Republic. Moreover, he’s now the 15th champion to hold the 205-pound strap and is amongst elite company with the likes of Jon Jones, Lyoto Machida, and ‘Rampage’ Jackson.
MMA community explodes after Jiri Prochazka submits Glover Teixeira
Several fighters took to Twitter as the contest played out and weighed in on the action-oriented main event fight. The toughness displayed by both men was awe-inspiring to many and several fighters on the roster couldn’t help but congratulate the new champion once it was all said and done.
Big fight night for the Czech Republic! The @ufc!
World fucking domination! 🌎❤️— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 12, 2022
Glover Teixeira and Jiri Prochazka every few minutes of every round. #UFC275 pic.twitter.com/czKRwAKfgF
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) June 12, 2022
Jiri Prochazka taps Glover Teixeira with about a minute left in the 5th. I'm speechless. One of the most insane fights of course produced an insane finish.
— Luke Thomas🏋️♀️ (@lthomasnews) June 12, 2022
WHAT AN EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER!!!
This main event chaotically delivered the entire time!! Congrats to New champ Jiri Prochazka 👏🏻#UFC275
— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) June 12, 2022
I need to watch this fight sober because I’m confused. Great fight either way! #UFC275
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) June 12, 2022
Fight isn’t even over and this is already Fight of the Year #UFC275
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 12, 2022
This is a bloody war 🩸#UFC275
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 12, 2022
The fact that Jiri Prochazka was able to submit Teixeira had the MMA world in splits. The Brazilian is known for his ace grappling and he even won the championship belt by submitting Jan Blachowicz via RNC.
Jiri, let's do this! The Battle for Europe. The biggest fight in the Continent's history. @jiri_bjp @ufc @UFCEurope #UFC275
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) June 12, 2022
Jiri Prochazka becomes the only fighter from the Czech Republic to win a UFC championship.
He is also currently the only UFC champion in their twenties.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 12, 2022
Great fucking fights. Tomorrow I grind
— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) June 12, 2022
Moreover, many fans and fighters also gave Glover Teixeira a much-needed shout-out after the fight. At 42-years of age, Teixeira has been an inspiration to many, becoming the oldest ever first-time UFC champion in the history of the company.
What a fight. @gloverteixeira is an absolute legend.
— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) June 12, 2022
Glover Teixeira is the Rocky Balboa of UFC #UFC275
— Diana Belbiță (@DianaBelbita) June 12, 2022
https://twitter.com/BulldozerBoser/status/1535853295180210177?s=20&t=pNjSFVDBxxsUU4zFCo6idw
Glover Teixeira ur the fuckin man
— Bryce Mitchell (@ThugnastyMMA) June 12, 2022
Glover Teixeira, at age 42, on what's next: "I'm going to keep going." #ufc275
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) June 12, 2022
UNREAL! Jiri Prochazka submits Glover Teixeira in the 5th round.
And is your NEW UFC light heavyweight champion! #UFC275
— James Lynch (@LynchOnSports) June 12, 2022
Fans were relieved to hear that Glover Teixeira will be sticking in the sport despite losing the belt. He is keen to continue and aims to recapture the belt that he lost tonight.
Rematch?? @jiri_bjp @danawhite @ufc
— glover teixeira (@gloverteixeira) June 12, 2022
UFC 275 was criticized by some for not having many big names on the card. However, every one delivered in a massive way, right from the early prelims up to the main event. In fact, Prochazka and Teixeira took home the bonus check for a well-deserved ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus that came as a surprise to no one.
