Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka UFC fight info, date and time
Main event
Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka is set to go down at UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Procházka at 11:00pm EST on Saturday 11th June 2022 in a UFC Light Heavyweight Championship matchup.
Glover Teixeira became one of the oldest champions in UFC history after defeating Jan Blachowicz at UFC 267.
Jiri Prochazka secured a title shot after an epic spinning elbow knockout victory over former title challenger Dominick Reyes.
Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka betting odds
Jiri Prochazka opened as a -195 betting favorite. Placing a bet on Prochazka means you would need to bet $195 in order to win $100.
Glover Teixeira is a +175 underdog. If you bet $100 on Teixeira then you would win $175.
Fight information
Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka was first reported on January 22nd.
Champion Glover Teixeira will fight Jiri Prochazka at #UFC274 on May 7th. (per @bokamotoESPN) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #LHWChampionship pic.twitter.com/zHqqLn2G88
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) January 22, 2022
This five-round bout will be the headliner at UFC 275 in Singapore, with the UFC Light Heavyweight belt on the line.
Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira made it six wins in a row when he defeated the champion Jan Blachowicz with a second-round rear-naked choke in October.
UNDISPUTED CHAMP AT 42 YEARS OLD!!!! 🏆
— UFC (@ufc) October 30, 2021
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The Brazilian realized his dream of becoming a champion just two days after his 42nd birthday. Texeira’s run to the belt included stoppage victories over Ion Cutelaba, Anthony Smith and Thiago Santos.
Jiri Prochazka
Jiri Prochazka made it 2-0 in the UFC with a sensational spinning elbow KO over Dominick Reyes. His UFC debut ended with a second-round knockout against Volkan Oezdemir.
THIS FIGHT! #UFCVegas25 pic.twitter.com/L6PjxjJxWX
— UFC (@ufc) May 2, 2021
The Czech is currently riding a 12-fight winning streak, 11 of which have ended by knockout. Prochazka hasn’t lost a fight since 2015.
How they match up
Jiri Prochazka will be the slightly taller fighter at 6”3 compared to Teixeira who is 6”2. The Czech will have a significant 4-inch reach advantage in this fight.
Glover Texeira is much older than his opponent at 42, while Prochazka is still only 29.
The stats reveal that Texeira integrates grappling into his game more frequently with 2.11 TDs per 15 minutes.
Prochazka lands almost double the significant strikes per minute (7.19) compared to Teixeira (3.72).
Reasons to watch
This is one of the most exciting Light Heavyweight title matchups in recent years. Jiri Prochazka has steamrolled his way to a title shot after just two fights in the UFC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEvqSJIWOEM
The Czech’s gung-ho striking style always makes for an exhilarating fight. Glover Teixeira will likely look to his grappling superiority to seal the victory.
The stakes
This fight is as big as it gets for both men, who will be contesting the UFC 205lbs belt.
Glover Teixeira has revealed that he plans two more fights before retiring, while Prochazka is just two fights into his UFC career.
Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions have Jiri Prochazka as the betting favorite with opening odds of -195.
Former UFC champion Michael Bisping offered his predictions on the fight:
“Prochazka is a wild man and he can take a shot. But how will he do on the ground? I think Glover has an advantage there.”
Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka picks
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski made his picks:
“I’m gonna have to go with Jiri. I think he’ll get Glover out there early. Jiri is going to be very explosive, dangerous and unpredictable.”
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Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka tale of the tape
- Huge 13 year age difference: Procházka is the younger fighter at 29 years old.
- Procházka has a significant 4 inch reach advantage.
- Teixeira has 8 more professional MMA fights than Procházka.
| Glover Teixeira | vs | Jiri Prochazka |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Age | 29 |
| 40 | Fights | 32 |
| 33 | Wins | 28 |
| 7 | Losses | 3 |
| 17 | KO’s | 25 |
| 11 | Subs | 2 |
| 6′ 2 | Height (in) | 6′ 3 |
| 76 | Reach (in) | 80 |
MMA record breakdown: Common opponents for Glover Teixeira and Jiří Procházka
The two fighters share 1 common opponents throughout their professional careers; Fábio Maldonado.
Both fighters have a record of 1-0 against the common opposition.
| Fábio Maldonado vs Glover Teixeira and Jiří Procházka | ||
|---|---|---|
Glover Teixeira Win • KO/TKO R2 5:00 |
vs. Fábio Maldonado
| Jiří Procházka Win • KO/TKO R1 1:49 |
Glover Teixeira fighter profile and recent form
Glover Teixeira is a 42 year old male fighter from Brazil with 33 pro wins and 7 losses. See Glover Teixeira’s full MMA record.
Glover Teixeira has a 85% finish rate, including 17 by knockout, 11 by submission, 5 by decision.
Glover Teixeira is currently riding a 6 fight win streak.
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
32-7-0 | Jan Błachowicz |
SUB
R2 3:02
|
UFC 267 | 2021-10-30 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
|
Win |
31-7-0 | Thiago Santos |
SUB
R3 1:49
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-11-07 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
|
Win |
30-7-0 | Anthony Smith |
KO/TKO
R5 1:04
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-05-13 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
|
Win |
29-7-0 | Nikita Krylov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 16 | 2019-09-14 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
|
Win |
28-7-0 | Ion Cutelaba |
SUB
R2 3:37
|
UFC on ESPN+ 8 | 2019-04-27 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
Jiří “Denisa” Procházka fighter profile and recent form
Jiří Procházka is a 29 year old male fighter from Czech Republic with 28 pro wins and 3 losses. See Jiří Procházka’s full MMA record.
Jiří Procházka has a 97% finish rate, including 25 by knockout, 2 by submission, 1 by decision.
Jiří Procházka is currently riding a 12 fight win streak.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
27-3-1 | Dominick Reyes |
KO/TKO
R2 4:29
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-05-01 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
|
Win |
26-3-1 | Volkan Oezdemir |
KO/TKO
R2 0:49
|
UFC 251 | 2020-07-11 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
|
Win |
25-3-1 | C.B. Dollaway |
KO/TKO
R1 1:55
|
RIZIN 20 | 2019-12-31 | Light Heavyweight | RFF |
|
Win |
24-3-1 | Fábio Maldonado |
KO/TKO
R1 1:49
|
RIZIN 19 | 2019-10-12 | 100 kg | RFF |
|
Win |
23-3-1 | Muhammed Lawal |
KO/TKO
R3 3:02
|
RIZIN 15 | 2019-04-21 | Light Heavyweight | RFF |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka is set to go down at UFC 275 – Teixeira vs. Procházka. The fight is expected to start at around 11:00pm EST on Saturday 11th June 2022.
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