Jiri Prochazka News
UFC Rankings update: Jiri Prochazka debuts on P4P list, Glover Teixeira slides seven spots
Susan Cox - June 15, 2022
Following UFC 275, there have been major changes in the UFC rankings this week. Jiri Prochazka (29-3 MMA) has made his debut on the UFC P4P rankings list, coming in at # 11. This of course follows his victory over Glover Teixeira (33-8 MMA) last Saturday night in Kallang, Singapore. It was in round five, with only 28 seconds left on the clock that Prochazka finished Teixeira via rear-naked choke, becoming the Czech Republic’s first ever UFC champion.
Jiri Prochazka says Jan Blachowicz got “a little bit aggressive” during cageside confrontation at UFC 275
Susan Cox - June 15, 2022
Jiri Prochazka is claiming that Jan Blachowicz got ‘a little bit aggressive’ during their cageside confrontation at UFC 275. It was Jiri Prochazka (29-3 MMA) vs Glover Teixeira (33-8 MMA) in the light heavyweight main event this past weekend at UFC 275. The result was a win for Prochazka, and his equally impressive 13th win in a row in the Octagon.
Teddy Atlas compares UFC 275 main event to the “Thrilla in Manila”, explains why he doesn’t want to see Jiri Prochazka vs Glover Teixeira 2
Harry Kettle - June 15, 2022
Teddy Atlas has compared Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka at UFC 275 to the iconic Thrilla in Manila showdown. Last Saturday night at UFC 275, Jiri Prochazka submitted Glover Teixeira in the fifth round to capture the UFC light heavyweight title in an all-time classic. These two warriors went back and forth at one another for the better part of 25 minutes and in the end, it was the young challenger that came out on top.
Aljamain Sterling believes Jiri Prochazka plays “Russian roulette” with his fight style, names “dark horse” to rule the UFC light heavyweight division
Cole Shelton - June 14, 2022
Aljamain Sterling believes Jiri Prochazka is playing a dangerous game with the way he fights. Prochazka became the new UFC light heavyweight champion at UFC 275 when he submitted Glover Teixeira in the fifth round. It was a back-and-forth fight and although Prochazka got his hand raised, Sterling thinks the Czech Republic native is playing Russian roulette with the way he fights.
Jiri Prochazka gets epic hero's welcome in Czech Republic after winning UFC title (Video)
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2022
Jiri Prochazka returned home to the Czech Republic and got a hero’s welcome after becoming the first UFC champion from the country. Prochazka earned a fifth-round submission over Glover Teixeira to become the champ in stunning fashion. The fight was back-and-forth and one of the best light heavyweight fights of all time.
Anthony Smith weighs in on Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka: "They just made terrible decisions"
Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2022
Don’t expect UFC light-heavyweight contender Anthony Smith to fight like Glover Teixeira or Jiri Prochazka next time out. Last Saturday night in Singapore, fans were witness to one of the greatest fights in UFC history. UFC 275’s main event saw champion Glover Teixeira look to defend against Jiri Prochazka. The bout was the first title defense for the Brazilian since capturing the strap last October.
What's next for the stars of UFC 275?
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2022
The UFC returned to Singapore for the first time since October of 2019 where two titles were on the line at UFC 275. In the main event, Glover Teixeira was looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time as he took on Jiri Prochazka. In the evenings co-headliner, Valentina Shevchenko was looking to defend her flyweight title against Taila Santos.
Referee Marc Goddard responds to concerns that Jiri Prochazka tapped out at UFC 275: “I told him it’s a risky game”
Susan Cox - June 13, 2022
Referee Marc Goddard is responding to concerns that Jiri Prochazka tapped out at UFC 275. It was Glover Teixeira (33-8 MMA) vs Jiri Prochazka (29-3 MMA) in the light heavyweight main event this past weekend which took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
Jiri Prochazka thought his UFC 275 performance was "horrible" despite winning light heavyweight title against Glover Teixeira
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 12, 2022
Jiri Prochazka feels his performance at UFC 275 could’ve been significantly better. Prochazka and Glover Teixeira headlined UFC 275 in Singapore this past Saturday (June 11). This fight won’t soon be forgotten as there was some thrilling action. Ultimately, Prochazka won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship via submission late in the final round.
Glover Teixeira requests an immediate rematch with Jiri Prochazka following UFC 275 title loss
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 12, 2022
Glover Teixeira is calling for a rematch against Jiri Prochazka following an instant classic at UFC 275. Teixeira walked into Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore as the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He didn’t end up walking out with the gold, however.
Jan Blachowicz calls out newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka: “Jiri, let's do this! The Battle for Europe”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 12, 2022
Jan Blachowicz wants to be the first man to challenge Jiri Prochazka for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Prochazka challenged Glover Teixeira for the gold in the main event of UFC 275 in Singapore. The title fight was an instant classic with both men exchanging heavy shots and reversals on the ground.
UFC 275 Bonus Report: Seven different fighters take home $50k
Chris Taylor - June 11, 2022
The Octagon returned to Singapore for tonight’s UFC 275 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Procházka. The highly anticipated light heavyweight title fight resulted in what many fans and analysts are calling the “fight of the year”. Teixeira and Procházka went to absolute war for the better part of twenty-five minutes tonight at Singapore Indoor Stadium. Glover Teixeira found most of his success on the ground but also rocked Jiri Prochazka on multiple occasions in the standup. Not to be outdone, Jiri also landed a number of hard combinations and knees on the Brazilian veteran. After four rounds of action it appeared that Glover Teixeira was just five minutes away from hearing “and STILL”. However, despite having dominant positions in the final five minutes, Teixeira eventually gave up his back and Jiri forced him to tap with a choke.
UFC 275 Results: Jiri Procházka stops Glover Teixeira in the final seconds (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 11, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 275 event is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight featuring Glover Teixeira taking on Jiri Procházka. Teixeira (33-7 MMA) captured the promotions light heavyweight title at UFC 267 with a second round submission victory over Jan Blachowicz. The win marked the 42-year-olds sixth in a row and third straight stoppage.
UFC 275: 'Teixeira vs. Procházka' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 10, 2022
The Octagon returns to Singapore for tonight’s UFC 275 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Procházka. Teixeira (33-7 MMA) captured the promotions light heavyweight title at UFC 267 with a second round submission victory over Jan Blachowicz. The victory marked the 42-year-olds sixth in a row and third straight stoppage.
Daniel Cormier explains why UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira should hold off on retirement: “There ain’t no Jon Jones or Daniel Cormier in that weight class”
Harry Kettle - June 10, 2022
Daniel Cormier has explained why he thinks Glover Teixeira should hold off on a possible retirement from mixed martial arts. As we head into UFC 275 tomorrow night, Glover Teixeira’s legacy as a legend of the UFC’s light heavyweight division is already secure. The Brazilian became the oldest first-time UFC champion last year with his win over Jan Blachowicz and now, he faces a tough test as he prepares to defend the strap against Jiri Prochazka in Singapore.
Daniel Cormier previews Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka: "It is a tougher fight than maybe many originally thought it was for Jiri"
Josh Evanoff - June 8, 2022
Daniel Cormier believes that Jiri Prochazka will have his hands full against UFC light-heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira. This Saturday night in Singapore, the Brazilian looks to make his first title defense. Teixeira captured the light-heavyweight strap following a win over Jan Blachowicz at UFC 267 last year. The victory made the 42-year-old one of the oldest fighters to ever become UFC champion.
UFC 275 | Pro fighters make their picks for Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka title fight
Cole Shelton - June 8, 2022
In the main event of UFC 275, the light heavyweight title is up for grabs as Glover Teixeira looks to defend his strap against Jiri Prochazka. Heading into the fight, Teixeira is a +164 underdog on FanDuel while the challenger is a -215 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros slightly lean toward the champ pulling off the upset as many think he can extend the fight and eventually find a submission win to defend his belt.
Glover Teixeira plans to "go after" Jiri Prochazka at UFC 275: "It's going to be a war"
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2022
Glover Teixeira is expecting a very fan-friendly fight in the main event of UFC 275. Teixeira is looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time against Jiri Prochazka in an intriguing matchup. The champ is once again the betting underdog as many think the Czech fighter has the power to KO him, and the lone path to victory for Teixeira is on the ground. However, for the champ, he says he plans to go at Prochazka on the feet and is ready for a war.