One thing is certain: Jiri Prochazka earned his status as UFC champion.
The 29-year-old light heavyweight submitted Glover Teixeira with 28 seconds left in the fifth round of their thrilling championship bout Saturday at UFC 275. Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) sunk in a rear-naked choke on Teixeira (33-8 MMA, 16-6 UFC) to get what seemed like an improbable tap.
Prochazka remained unbeaten in the UFC and crowned himself light heavyweight champion after just three fights with the promotion. The…
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