MMA’s shiny new thing left the octagon in Singapore with a significant amount of damage, a passing grade and some questions. That of course is Jiri Prochazka, who also walked out of the cage on Saturday night with the UFC light heavyweight title.
UFC fighters (past and present) had a lot of things to say about the main event of UFC 275, calling it “insane,” “inspirational,” “instant classic,” “one of the greatest title fights of all time,” and an “emotional rollercoaster.” The most even-keeled adjective I saw offered was from UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman, who simply called it a “tremendous fight.