Every round was a back-and-forth affair that featured wild scrambles, big combinations, and plenty of grit. Finally, Procházka broke through in the fifth and final round. He was able to win a scramble and submit Texeira just before the final bell.
If the fight had gone the distance, Texeira would have likely been granted the decision, but Procházka’s epic effort paid off.
It’s exactly the type of title fight that fans want to see and it absolutely delivered and then some.
Valentina Shevchenko vs Taila Santos for the undisputed UFC flyweight title
No one expected Taila Santos to push longtime flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko to the brink, but that’s exactly what she did.
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