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McGregor Gives Ringing Endorsement To New UFC Champ Procházka

“The Notorious” Conor McGregor has enthusiastically heaped praise onto new light heavyweight champion Ji?í Procházka. At UFC 275, Ji?í Procházka became the first UFC champion from the Czech Republic in the history of the promotion. The landmark achievement did not come easy, as the samurai warrior was down on all three judges’ scorecards with less…

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“The Notorious” Conor McGregor has enthusiastically heaped praise onto new light heavyweight champion Ji?í Procházka.

At UFC 275, Ji?í Procházka became the first UFC champion from the Czech Republic in the history of the promotion. The landmark achievement did not come easy, as the samurai warrior was down on all three judges’ scorecards with less than a minute remaining until he stunned the world by submitting the credentialed grappler Glover Teixeira.

The fight was not short on action or drama, and the MMA world went into a frenzy at the shocking conclusion of the fight after already being chock full of adrenaline throughout the course of the rollercoaster title bout.

One man who felt the monumental victory was a cause for celebration was none other than former champ-champ Conor McGregor, who took to social media to shoutout his fellow Paradigm Sports member.

“Paradigm’s Sports NEWEST! And the Czech Republic’s FIRST! UFC World Champion! The indomitable samurai, @jiri_bjp! What a fight! What a performance! Huge congrats!”

Paradigm Sports is a management agency that, in addition to McGregor and Procházka, also hosts names like Israel Adesanya, Manny Pacquiao, Cris Cyborg, and last and most definitely least: Dillon Danis.

After a performance and victory as memorable as what Procházka turned in at UFC 275, the eccentricly charasimatic Procházka will no doubt have more eyes on him than ever before. But just in case he needed an extra nudge, the sport’s biggest superstar just helped shine a light on the new king of the 205.

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Jiri Prochazka Reveals What He Said To Jan Blachowicz Backstage After UFC 275 Win: “I Love You, Jan!”

Jiri Prochazka shared the conversation he had with Jan Blachowicz backstage. This past Saturday, Jiri Prochazka became the new undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight champion when he dethroned Glover Teixeira at UFC 275. He rose to the occasion in the most dramatic way possible with less than 30 seconds left on the clock. In a close-fought […]

Jiri Prochazka shared the conversation he had with Jan Blachowicz backstage.

This past Saturday, Jiri Prochazka became the new undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight champion when he dethroned Glover Teixeira at UFC 275. He rose to the occasion in the most dramatic way possible with less than 30 seconds left on the clock. In a close-fought battle that Teixeira seemed to be on top of, Prochazka managed to secure a win in the fifth round by submission (rear-naked choke).

Prochazka went into the fourth and fifth rounds for the first time. Prior to the title fight, he had never had a bout go past round three for over a decade since starting his professional career in 2012.

Jiri Prochazka reveals interaction with Jan Blachowicz

Former 205-lbs title holder Jan Blachowicz was in attendance at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. He was seen talking to the new king of the division after the fight for a shot at the gold.

In the post-fight press conference at UFC 275, Jiri Prochazka talked about the interaction he had with the top contender who’s likely to be his next opponent.

“It was little bit friendly, little bit aggressive,” Prochazka said. “After I said him yes, okay let’s go, you’re the next. He started to be aggressive like because he saw the cameras and all these things. I think he tried to flex a little bit.”

When a member of the press asked Prochazka if he blew Blachowicz a kiss based on the footage of the interaction online, ‘Denisa’ revealed the conversation he had with the former champion.

“I said (to) him, ‘I love you!’ because he was so aggressive, yeah,” Prochazka added. “First, he was smiling to me and everything, and it was good. After the fight it was aggressive, ‘I want to fight, I want to fight’ so I said, ‘I love you, Jan!’. Let’s talk in the cage like that.”

Do you think ‘BJP’ will be able to defend his belt against Blachowicz?

Watch – UFC President Dana White Goes Wild As He Reacts to Jiri Prochazka Submitting Glover Teixeira at UFC 275

UFC President Dana White is not just the boss but a real fan at heart. White reacted to Jiri Prochazka’s incredible submission victory over Glover Teixeira the same as everyone did inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium at UFC 275. The light heavyweight title fight consisted of a remarkable back-and-forth war between two durable fighters who […]

The light heavyweight title fight consisted of a remarkable back-and-forth war between two durable fighters who would not quit. Eventually, in the fifth, with thirty seconds remaining, Prochazka forced Teixeria to tap, allowing himself to become the first UFC champion from the Czech Republic, and almost guaranteed a place in the hall-of-fame books with the extraordinary bout.

White did not make the trip to Singapore for the event and remained in the U.S to celebrate in Miami for his son turning 21. Still, White watched the action unfold in a light heavyweight barnburner that won’t be forgotten.

“He tapped!” Dana White yelled in his Instagram live video. “No way! No f*cking way! Jiri f*cking tapped him out. No way. No way. What a f*cking fight. What an absolute f*cking war, man. Sh*t, my phone is f*cking blowing up.”

Watch Dana White React to UFC 275 Main Event

The monumental victory moved Prochazka to (29-3-1) in MMA and advanced his ongoing win streak to 13. It took the Czech Republic native just three fights inside the organization to attain UFC gold after finishing Volkan Oezdemir and Dominick Reyes in his first two outings.

Prochazka’s unique and tricky style will make him a hard man to dethrone. He showed his well-rounded skill-set, sheer toughness and will to never quit on himself. In his post-fight interview backstage, the 29-year-old welcomed the rematch with Texiera when asked what would be next but also was happy to stand across the Octagon from former light heavyweight champion Jan B?achowicz, who was in attendance.

If you were in Dana White’s position, who would you have face Prochazka next?

Glover Teixeira Releases First Statement After UFC 275 Title Loss

Glover Teixeira has released his first statement after dropping the UFC light heavyweight championship to Ji?í Procházka in the UFC 275 main event. At UFC 275, Glover Teixeira and Ji?í Procházka took part in what may now be the current frontrunner for Fight of the Year in the main event of the evening. It was…

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Glover Teixeira has released his first statement after dropping the UFC light heavyweight championship to Ji?í Procházka in the UFC 275 main event.

At UFC 275, Glover Teixeira and Ji?í Procházka took part in what may now be the current frontrunner for Fight of the Year in the main event of the evening. It was a back-and-forth and action-filled fight that was going Teixeira’s way with the scorecards in his favor as the fight winded down with less than a minute remaining.

Then suddenly, the wildman striker Ji?í Procházka shocked the world by submitting second-degree black belt and grappling legend Glover Teixeira.

UFC 275 results: Jiri Prochazka wins belt, subs Glover Teixeira in final round of wild war - Bloody Elbow — Credit: Zuffa LLC

Teixeira’s championship win last October at UFC 267 was viewed as one of the most inspirational moments in promotion history. At 42 years old, Teixeira was able to finally reach the summit of the UFC’s light heavyweight division after a grueling 19-year journey.

After the abrupt end to his widely celebrated title reign, Teixeira took to social media to issue the following statement. (via MMA Fighting)

“We got hit a little bit there, but I gave my best in this fight,” Teixeira said. “But the hand came in the neck, I was very tired, and I think I didn’t believe [in the submission]. I should have turned, but now it’s too late to cry over spilled milk. Live by the sword, die by the sword.

“I gave my best and it wasn’t enough, but let’s go for the next one. Thank you to all of you that root for me for the support. I’m fine, just a few cuts, but let’s go.”

It is unclear what the immediate future holds for Teixeira or the new champion Procházka. Teixeira has already floated the idea of a rematch after dropping the title, to which Procházka has already responded with a solemn vow.

Other possible names in title contention are Jan Blachowicz, Magomed Anakalaev, and Anthony Smith.

Teixeira had assured Blachowicz that he would receive a title shot if he were to retain the title over Procházka at UFC 275. Blachowicz returned to the win column with an injury-stoppage victory over Aleksandar Raki? in March. As for Ankalaev and Smith, they will compete next month at UFC 277.

Should the promotion go the direction of an immediate rematch, however, there probably won’t be too many fans moaning at having to “sit through” another Teixeira vs. Procházka encounter after the battle of the ages that transpired at UFC 275.

Do you believe Glover Teixeira will recapture the light heavyweight championship before he retires?

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After UFC 275 Instant Classic, Welcome to the Jiri Prochazka Era at Light Heavyweight

You could point to a few other possibilities. Alexander Gustafsson giving Jon Jones all he could handle in 2013. Randy Couture shocking Chuck Liddell in 2003….

Glover Teixeira Call’s For Immediate Rematch With Jiri Prochazka, Anthony Smith Disagrees

After what was arguably one of the greatest light heavyweight bouts of all time, the now-former 205lb champion Glover Teixiera has requested that he and Jiri Prochazka immediately run the fight back. Glover Teixeira was up on the scorecards entering round five, and looked set to claim yet another underdog victory. However, with less than […]

After what was arguably one of the greatest light heavyweight bouts of all time, the now-former 205lb champion Glover Teixiera has requested that he and Jiri Prochazka immediately run the fight back.

Glover Teixeira was up on the scorecards entering round five, and looked set to claim yet another underdog victory. However, with less than a minute to go, Prochazka was able to lock up a submission that forced Teixeira to tap.

There will no doubt no be endless debate on who Jiri Prochazka’s first title defense will be against. But Teixeira instantly made it clear that he is happy to run the fight back. The veteran fighter took to Twitter shortly after the fight, simply stating “Rematch??”

Rematch?? @jiri_bjp @danawhite @ufc

— glover teixeira (@gloverteixeira) June 12, 2022

Anthony Smith does not agree that Glover Teixeira should be next for the title shot

Whilst fans of MMA will no doubt be happy to see Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2, one man who does not agree is Anthony Smith. ‘Lionheart’ is set to take on Magomed Ankalaev in the near future, and believes it should be a No.1 contender bout. Speaking on the UFC 275 post-fight show, Smith stated that:

“I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but Dana White has already come out and said that Magomed Ankalaev vs. me is a No. 1 contender fight. The winner gets a title shot. Dana is the boss. That’s what I think Ankalaev and I both thought was probably going to happen. Jan and Rakic just fought. Rakic was injured. Jan was probably losing that fight up until that injury. Essentially they both lost. That leaves me and Ankalaev. We’ve both been at the top of the division for a long time. I think that’s what’s next.” (H/T MMA Junkie).

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