Jiri Prochazka has a big opportunity at UFC 275 when he takes on Glover Teixeira for the light heavyweight title. The clash of styles is a classic grappler vs striker matchup that will see both men have their moments.

To say it was a quick rise for Jiri Prochazka is an understatement. He fights Glover Teixeira for the title after only two fights in the UFC, both of them being very impressive knockouts.

“Not so quick, not so fast. But, that was the reason why I stepped into the UFC,” Prochazka said on Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com. “When I stepped into the UFC, I said to my team we want to go for the title to go the fastest way I can, I’m just keeping my word and that’s all.”

There is no trash talk between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira as the two have a lot of respect for each other. Teixeira has impressed the Czech fighter with his dominant victories so far.

“I’m excited, I respect him because he’s a normal guy, a true warrior. He got the belt at his age, and he has beaten many guys and has won a lot of fights against young guys, strong guys. It’s amazing,” Prochazka said. “Especially the Smith and Santos (wins) that’s the guys in the best shape and he proved that he is a true champion. But, it’s coming my time and I know it’s my time and I just have to do my things and my strategy. I will show my evolved self from my last fight.”

When asked for a prediction against Glover Teixeira at UFC 275, Jiri Prochazka expects an amazing fight. He doesn't know what round but he expects to earn the knockout in an impressive fashion.

“I like to finish the fight and not leave the fight to the judges,” Prochazka said. “I just can say that I’m going for the win from the first second of the fight until the knockout… If it’s in the first round by knockout, I’ll take it, if it’s in the fifth round, it doesn’t matter. I have to be ready for every possibility.”

“It will be amazing,” Prochazka concluded.