Not so fast, says Marc Goddard, who oversaw Saturday’s pay-per-view main event. The veteran referee said there was a big difference between what Prochazka did – stroking Teixeira lightly on the side of his body as Teixeira attacked from the top – and a fighter hitting out. “Lol,” Goddard replied on Twitter when asked by a fan about the move. “Jiri was really congratulating [and] encourages his opponent! He did it a few times and I told him it’s a risky game lol! But it is very clear what he did and what he intended. Let’s celebrate the incredible achievement of both gentlemen. “ Hahaha. Jiri congratulated and encouraged his opponent! He did it a few times and I told him it’s a risky game lol! But it is very clear what he did and what he intended. Let’s celebrate the incredible feat of both masters. https://t.co/F2TU3FP3zN – Marc Goddard (@marcgoddard_uk) June 12, 2022 The only official submission recorded in the match was in the fifth round, when Prochazka turned the tables on Teixeira and tightened a hook without a hook. It was the fourth submission of his career in over 30 games. Prochazka later revealed that he was actually playing mind games with Teixeira talking to him in the middle of the match. He did not mention his “encouragement” during the press conference and was not asked about it. The lightweight champion would not be the first fighter to confuse the crowd by making such a contact. The UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture famously caressed opponent Tito Ortiz in the back during a UFC 44 win. . urging a do-over that required Bustamante to secure a second submission for victory. Teixeira has not complained about the order in which the match ended or something that leads to it. He asks for a rematch with the new champion.
