The UFC Light-Heavyweight division will be under the spotlight at UFC 275. The champ Glover Teixeira will fight Jiri Prochazka in the main event of the Pay Per View (PPV) in Singapore. The fanbase is currently divided into two camps as both fighters have their separate fanbase. However, Conor McGregor has no doubts about where his allegiance is.
The former UFC Lightweight and Featherweight Champion has tweeted in support of Jiri Prochazka. Ahead of the fight, the Irishman wished Jiri luck and stated that it is time for the nation of The Czech Republic to take over the world of the UFC.
Big fight night for the Czech Republic! The @ufc!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 12, 2022
World fucking domination! 🌎❤️
It seems like Conor McGregor is on team Europe for UFC 275. Aside from rooting for Jiri Prochazka in the main event, Conor has also pledged his support for Joanna Jędrzejczyk ahead of the Polish fighter’s rematch against Zhang Weili. The Notorious One was unhappy about the judges’ decision that cost Joanna the first match in 2018. In support of Jędrzejczyk, Conor wrote,
Let’s fucking go Joanna! Robbed of the decision the last time these two fought imo. An incredible female fight up tonight with an extraordinary fighter in Poland’s @joannamma the star feature! Tremendous!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 12, 2022
A billi a year, it should be €2bn. @ufc @ProperWhiskey @tidlsport https://t.co/4JEujyru6j
Why does Conor McGregor support Jiri Prochazka?
Conor McGregor usually comes out to support his teammates exclusively. Hence, the fans may question why the 33-year-old is now promoting Jiri Prochazka? Prochazka does not train with Conor or gym, SBG Ireland. However, the Czech fighter is a part of Conor’s management company Paradigm Sports.
Good luck Jiri! This guy is ready, watch what he is entering the arena in! We are rooting for you at HQ! Bring home the bacon and the sizzle @jiri_bjp 🇨🇿 https://t.co/4IFwk6hUdl
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 12, 2022
Conor also seemed very much into the entrance that Jiri had for his title fight. He was wearing traditional Samurai attire. McGregor who is known for his love of eccentric clothes, loved Jiri’s attire.
Prochazka has arrived to the arena! #UFC275 is LIVE on @ESPNPlus PPV! pic.twitter.com/FFkESe1vK8
— danawhite (@danawhite) June 12, 2022
The UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya is also under Paradigm. Hence, Conor also supports Israel whenever the Kiwi fighter has a fight coming up. McGregor is undoubtedly the biggest superstar in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Hence, he has an immense amount of reach through his social media. As a result, Conor’s support of Jiri will bring in a lot of eyeballs to the PPV.
Jiri is the favourite to win his fight against Glover Teixeira at UFC 275. Prochazka is an enigmatic striker who loves to put his opponents away. Throughout his career, one fight has gone the distance. So the fans will have high expectations from the 29-year-old ahead of the biggest fight of his career.
Fans are already buying into Prochazka’s gimmick. With a management company such as Paradigm Sports behind him, he already has the makings of being the next breakthrough star from Europe.