In the framework of the UFC 265 event in Singapore, Jira Prochazka became a new champion holding the UFC belt of Light Heavyweight. He won against Glover Teixeira with a submission at the end of the 5th half, thereby becoming the youngest UFC champion at the present time.
Information about a rematch between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira appeared shortly after UFC 265 closed. That has come true, despite the Light Heavyweight weight class, there is a rising boxer, Magomed Ankalaev, who won 9 consecutive victories to close the first group.
“For me, playing with anyone in the upcoming match doesn't matter,” Jira Prochazka said. He said he knew he was the strongest boxer in the Light Heavyweight weight class, and that was the basis for Prochazka to be ready to welcome any opponent in the near future.
In fact, Prochazka can completely choose to confront Ankalaev instead of Teixeira in the next match. However, they talked and agreed together about the rematch, Prochazka also wanted to keep their promises to the elder. The rematch is expected to take place at UFC 282.
“I talked to the UFC executive committee. The best match should take place between me and Glover, because everyone wanted to witness us rematch,” Prochazka said. “In the previous match, I only won him exactly 20 seconds before the match closed. Glover deserves a rematch.”
Before fighting in UFC, Prochazka had attended Rizin, the world's most severe martial arts tournament held in Japan. Unlike UFC, Rizin allows us to use many moves to lower the opponent knockout. Experience from Rizin helped Prochazka have a 3rd belt match playing under UFC's boxer.