Jiří Procházka made a statement on Saturday night, knocking out two-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes in spectacular fashion.
The Czech fighter’s spinning back elbow KO – only the third to ever happen in the UFC – sent shockwaves across the light heavyweight division as he steps closer to challenging for the title.
You can read about what went down in the main and co-main events of UFC on ESPN 23 here.
See how fighters reacted to what unfolded at UFC on ESPN 23 below.
Jiří Procházka def. Dominick Reyes by KO
This dude Prochazka is like a avalanche going downhill. He just blitzes these dudes. He uses his cardio as a weapon , has a fantastic chin and great finishing instincts. I’m very excited about this dude!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) May 2, 2021
https://twitter.com/USMAN84kg/status/1388712271556366338
That was a BEAUTIFUL spinning elbow!! WOW!! Speechless on this one! Entertaining fight from beginning to end!! I hope Reyes is ok after that one 🙏🏾 #UFCVegas25
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 2, 2021
Damn good luck to you guys at 205 Prochazka sheesh @ufc
— Derrick Lewis (@Thebeast_ufc) May 2, 2021
Hopefully Reyes is ok. That was brutal. It's a tough dangerous sport but damn I love it.
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 2, 2021
Jiri is what we thought Johnny Walker was gonna be
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 2, 2021
That dude is the last boss in a video game
— Bryce Mitchell (@ThugnastyMMA) May 2, 2021
Giga Chikadze def. Cub Swanson by TKO
Damn! Liver kick!! Those never feel good! Georgia 🇬🇪 on fire tonight! #UFCVegas25
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 2, 2021
It went calf kicks to limited kicks after the Weidman incident next everyone is going to be doing the Giga kick ! #UFCVegas25
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 2, 2021
him vs yair would be 🔥
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 2, 2021
Ouch!! #gigakick
— Dan “50k” Ige (@Dynamitedan808) May 2, 2021
Ion Cutelaba and Dustin Jacoby fight to a split draw
The fighters whenever it’s a draw. 😂 #UFCVegas25 pic.twitter.com/lsOZutl7eQ
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) May 2, 2021
That was a ridiculous pace for 205ers #UFCVegas25
— Gerald Meerschaert (@The_Real_GM3) May 2, 2021
That was 💯 a draw IMO 28-28. Not surprised or disappointed by that decision. Round one easy 10-8 #UFCVegas25
— Damien Brown (@beatdown155) May 2, 2021
Sean Strickland def. Krzysztof Jotko by unanimous decision
Great job Strickland! #UFCVegas25 pic.twitter.com/u6DswlOEZE
— Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) May 2, 2021
Strickland not talking smack the whole time is the biggest surprise of the night so far #UFCVegas25
— Vince Morales (@vandetta135) May 2, 2021
Just so you all strickland is the man who broke my jaw 6 years ago and he will be @ufc champion in 3 separate weight classes 😎
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) May 2, 2021
Strickland should definitely change his name from Tarzan to the Serial Killer cause he looks like a stalking murderer in there! #UFCVegas25
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 2, 2021
Merab Dvalishvili def. Cody Stamann by unanimous decision
Merab is so much fun to watch. Every fight of his is so entertaining 👏🏽#UFCVegas25
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) May 2, 2021
LETS GOOOO!!! All hard work baby!!! https://t.co/DofjiTutOf
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 2, 2021
Could watch Merab on every card #UFCVegas25
— Damien Brown (@beatdown155) May 2, 2021
Now that’s what I call using all your weapons in a fight! #mma #ufc #UFCVegas25
— Ian Heinisch (@ianheinischmma) May 2, 2021
