G. Teixeira (left) defends the light heavyweight belt against J. Prochazka (right) in the UFC 275. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Ultimate light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg.), Glover Teixeira minimized his challenger's streak of 12 consecutive victories in the UFC 275. In conversation with the press at 'half day', the Minas Gerais native suggested that the triumphs achieved by the Czech outside of Ultimate should have a different importance. For the company, the opponent has two appearances.
"Is different. His (Prochazka) winning streak is not within the UFC. This series of triumphs is very difficult to achieve when you are in Ultimate. It doesn’t mean much,” Glover said.
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