- Glover Teixeira is a +164 underdog in the rematch at UFC 282 against Jiri Prochazka, where the light heavyweight from Brazil will try to avenge his defeat as a -196 underdog.
- Jiri Prochazka outlasted Teixeira in a classic encounter in their first fight, ultimately earning the UFC Light Heavyweight belt with a fifth-round submission via rear naked choke.
- Prochazka is the likely winner in the rematch after a dominant performance in the first fight, where he utilized his striking from a distance before wearing Glover down to get the late-round finish.
The light heavyweight division is back in the spotlight as a highly anticipated rematch for the championship between Glover Teixeira and champion Jiri Prochazka is finally here.
UFC 282 odds have Prochazka as the overwhelming favorite to repeat his title-winning performance in the rematch and subject Glover to the pain of defeat for the second consecutive time. Let’s see what the latest Jiri vs Glover betting odds are.
Jiri Prochazka vs Glover Teixeira 2 Odds
Fighter | Odds |
Jiri Prochazka | -196 |
Glover Teixeira | +164 |
It isn’t surprising to see UFC sportsbook apps have Prochazka as the -196 favorite given the two are immediately running it back with a rematch and the champion was dominant in the first encounter.
However, value bettors will be tempted to ride with Glover to get his win back and even things up in the rematch as a $100 bet would win $164 should the underdog end UFC 282 as the champion.
Prochazka vs Teixeira Prediction
Prochazka has to be the favorite in this fight as the Czech Republic-born fighter has yet to face failure in the light heavyweight division. Thanks to the fortunate circumstance of narrowly avoiding the Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier era, Prochazka is untouched since entering the UFC in 2020.
In fact, Prochazka has yet to have a fighter survive the distance in his three UFC fights. Prochazka earned a finish in wins against Volkan Oezdemir and Dominick Reyes via second-round KO/TKOs to earn him the title opportunity against Glover, where he won by the aforementioned fifth-round rear naked choke.
Where Prochazka has been unstoppable since entering the UFC right as the Light Heavyweight division weakened in quality, Teixeira has tested himself against some of the all-time greats in the sport.
Glover has wins against Rampage Jackson, Rashad Evans, and Ryan Bader and also has losses against Jon Jones, Anthony Johnson, and Alexander Gustafsson. If Teixeira has the edge in any department in this fight, it will be in the experience department.
The rematch between Prochazka and Teixeira shouldn’t be expected to go the distance. All of Prochazka’s fights have ended with a finish, while the judges scorecards haven’t come into play in the last four of Teixeira’s octagon appearances.
Betting Pick: Jiri by Stoppage.
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Could Jon Jones Return at UFC 282?
It has been reported that the GOAT and former light heavyweight champ, Jon Jones, will finally make his heavyweight debut at UFC 282 in December against the former king of the big men, Stipe Miocic. This will be a long-awaited return for Jones, who hadn’t fought since February 2020, when he defeated Dominick Reyes by decision.
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