Jiri Prochazka of Czech Republic (top) battles Glover Teixeira of Brazil in the mens light heavyweight title bout during the UFC 275 event at Singapore Indoor Stadium on June 12, 2022 in Singapore.

Fighters react to UFC 275 instant classic, Prochazka's comeback win

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Jiri Prochazka stole the UFC light heavyweight title from Glover Teixeira in dramatic fashion Saturday, securing a come-from-behind submission victory late in the fifth round.

Several current and former UFC fighters reacted to the "Fight of the Year" candidate on Twitter:

WHAT AN EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER!!!

This main event chaotically delivered the entire time!! Congrats to New champ Jiri Prochazka 👏🏻#UFC275
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) June 12, 2022

Have you ever seen a better title fight? #UFC275
— Cody Stamann (@CodyStamann) June 12, 2022

And New!!!!!! @jiri_bjp #UFC275
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 12, 2022

Wow! A shocking finish by Jiri! It was a great fight! #ufc275
— Jared Vanderaa (@Jaredvanderaa) June 12, 2022

Glover Teixeira teach me your ways sir . You’re amazing #UFC275
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 12, 2022

✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾😢😢😢 @gloverteixeira #UFC275
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) June 12, 2022

And there you have it the story keeps writing itself!!! Congrats Champ don't get too comfortable!!!#Imcoming #andnew #UFC275
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) June 12, 2022

That was ufc version of a Rocky movie
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 12, 2022

Man idk I think we need a rematch
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 12, 2022

Glover Teixeira ur the fuckin man
— Bryce Mitchell (@ThugnastyMMA) June 12, 2022

Congrats to Jiri ✊🏾 and Glover has nothin to feel bad about, that guy is as legit as it comes
— Terrance ‘T Wrecks’ McKinney (@twrecks155) June 12, 2022