Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka — Fight recap

Jiri Prochazka submitted Glover Teixeira via rear-naked choke in the fifth round at 4:32 to capture the UFC light heavyweight title on June 11, 2022. Despite landing 111 significant strikes at 68% accuracy and controlling the action for 9:47, the 42-year-old Teixeira couldn't overcome Prochazka's relentless pressure and superior volume, as the Czech challenger landed 120 significant strikes while maintaining composure through five rounds.

Teixeira's wrestling proved ineffective, converting only 5 of 17 takedown attempts at 29%, while Prochazka stuffed all grappling exchanges and controlled the cage for 4:29. The submission finish in the championship round exemplified Prochazka's ability to impose his will in deep waters and established him as the division's new standard-bearer heading into a dangerous title reign.