On June 12, 2022, Jiri Prochazka captured the UFC light heavyweight title from Glover Teixeira in a memorable bout at UFC 275 in Singapore. The fight showcased a blend of ferocious striking and elite-level grappling, culminating in Prochazka securing a rear-naked choke (RNC) submission with just 28 seconds left in the fifth round. This victory crowned Prochazka as the new light heavyweight champion. The event took place exactly 2 years ago, marking a significant milestone in Prochazka's career as he became the LHW king.
2 years ago today, Jiri Prochazka submitted Glover Teixeira in Singapore https://t.co/WqvaBuazwN
#OnThisDay in 2022, ๐๐จ๐ฟ @Jiri_BJP shutdown Glover Teixeira to become the LHW king! Subscribe @UFCFightPass to relive the fight in full! ๐บ https://t.co/WmUKPTzt1d
#OnThisDay in 2022, Jiri Prochazka captured the UFC light heavyweight title from Glover Teixeira ๐จ๐ฟ๐ https://t.co/FeYoJfO04O
#OnThisDay in 2022: @Jiri_BJP won the UFC light heavyweight belt with this finish! ๐จ๐ฟ๐ ๐ Watch in full on @UFCFightPass now! https://t.co/xx1gzlFJaf
OTD ๐ธ: UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka - June 12th, 2022. Glover Teixeira and Jiri Prochazka delivered a battle for the ages, shared equally between ferocious striking and elite-level grappling, before Prochazka finally sealed a RNC with 28 seconds left in the fifth round. https://t.co/sLMqaBPrWo