MMA Preview – Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka at UFC 275
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GLOVER TEIXEIRA VS JIRI PROCHAZKA FACTS
When is UFC 275? Sunday 12th June, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 275? Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang, Singapore
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What channel is UFC 275 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 275? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
GLOVER TEIXEIRA VS JIRI PROCHAZKA LOWDOWN
At 42 years old, Glover Teixeira (33-7) is sitting at the top of the light heavyweight division and on a sensational six-fight win streak proving age is just a number in one of the most brutal sports in the world. After losing to Jon Jones (2014) on his first attempt, he suffered three setbacks which led to many writing off his title hopes, but his resurgence includes three ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses, a TKO over Anthony Smith (2020) and submissions over Thiago Santos (2020) and Jan Blachowicz (2021) claiming his title with a rear-naked choke on Fight Island.
He takes on Jiri Prochazka (28-3-1) for his first defence who is at the opposite end of his UFC career. He only made his second UFC appearance a year ago, but proved he is ready by dispatching the former title challenger Dominick Reyes with a savage spinning back elbow. That followed a starching of another title challenger in Volkan Oezdemir (2020) and he is now on a 12-fight winning streak including 11 knockouts.
GLOVER TEIXEIRA VS JIRI PROCHAZKA PREDICTION
Prochazka has a lot of experience under his belt, but he does not have that top-level cage time-time Teixeira possesses. That said, he has the tools to topple the champion and those lie in his ferocious, and unpredictable striking. You just have to look at his record to see how dangerous he is with 25 knockouts out of his 28 wins and he is only getting better.
We all know what Teixeira brings to the table and he can hang with just about any 205er with his solid technical boxing. He is a problem for anyone in the pocket however, Prochazka is a master at inflicting damage at range and he will attempt to utilize his movement to keep the fight at his distance controlling the tempo.
The clear strategy for the champion is to close that distance and land a takedown. If he can get the former Rizin champion to the ground, it should only be a matter of time before he makes him wilt with ground-and-pound opening up a submission.
So, the key factor here is Prochazka’s takedown defence. He is incredibly illusive for his size creating brilliant scrambles with his athleticism and explosiveness. He is going to be extremely dangerous in the first couple rounds and he he can defend the takedowns for the first 10 minutes, we can see him landing and knocking out the Brazilian.
However, if the fight goes to the floor and the longer it lasts, the more you have to back Teixeira dragging him into deep waters with his experience and durability. The timing, unpredictability and power of the challenger can easily find the knockout, but that will all count for nothing on his back.
Teixeira can win this in a variety of ways and has crucial five-round experience the Czech native does not have so he is the smart bet if he remains the underdog, but we are leaning towards a Prochazka knockout.
Prediction: Prochazka via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Teixeira via Submission
