P. Craig is on an undefeated streak of six fights in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
UFC light heavyweight fighter (up to 93 kg.), Paul Craig gave his opinion on the first defense of the Glover Teixeira against Jiří Procházka, in the UFC 275. In an interview with 'MMA fighting', the Scot stated that the Brazilian's experience should make a difference in the clash against the Czech.
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“Is Glover going to be defeated by Jiri? I don't think so. I think Glover has teeth experience. He's been there and faced good, aggressive strikers. He's been in this sport for a long time and I don't think Jiri has what it takes to beat him,” said Craig.
After winning the light heavyweight belt in UFC 267, in October, at the age of 42, Glover Teixeira returns to the octagon for his first defense. The Brazilian has a professional record of 33 wins and seven losses. The Minas Gerais native comes from a series of six consecutive victories, the last being in winning the title, against Jan Blachowicz
In turn, Prochazka arrives for the most important fight of his career with 12 victories in a row, two of which in the Ultimate. The Czech, who is a former RIZIN champion, has a record of 28 wins and three losses. In his last defeat, he defeated Dominick reyes, in May 2021.
Last Tuesday (29), Ultimate announced its return to Singapore on June 11th, with two title fights. Light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg.), Glover Teixeira puts the division title at stake for the first time against Czech Jiri Prochazka. Also Brazilian Taila Santos tries to 'shock the world' against Valentina Shevchenko in the flyweight belt dispute (up to 56,7kg.).
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