5 best UFC fights of June 2022

#2. Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mateusz Gamrot – UFC Vegas 57

The upper echelons of the UFC lightweight division are notoriously hard to break into.

With the likes of Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, Michael Chandler, and Beneil Dariush occupying the top tier of the 155-pound rankings, the next wave of promising lightweights need statement-making wins to break into the public consciousness.

Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot may not be well known to casual fans, but they are, without a doubt, the future of the lightweight division. Both fighters are extremely well-rounded, making their five-round headliner at UFC Vegas 57 an absolute treat to watch.

Arman Tsarukyan started strong, catching Gamrot with multiple body kicks that echoed around the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. It appeared as though Tsarukyan's youth gave him the edge in the early stages of the fight and he won the first two rounds, according to all three judges.

The grappling exchanges in particular were incredible to see as both fighters possess explosive scrambling abilities and takedown defense. Additionally, both lightweight contenders have solid stand-up, making this bout essentially a supremely technical chess match, with dire physical consequences.

Gamrot showed his experience in the next three rounds, largely banking on his wrestling and Tsarukyan's inexperience in five-round fights. The Polish national eked out a unanimous decision win after a closely contested five-round affair.

This highly technical bout likely isn't a 'Fight of the Year' contender. Nevertheless, it was a showcase for the future of the lightweight division, and more importantly, a beautiful display of high-level mixed martial arts.

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#1. Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka – UFC 275

UFC 275 turned out to be one of the most impressive pay-per-view events in recent memory. Top-to-bottom, the fight card delivered the goods, producing multiple jaw-dropping moments and some unforgettable fights.

The main event largely stole the show, as light heavyweight juggernauts Glover Teixeira and Jiri Prochazka duked it out with UFC gold on the line.

The championship bout was a rollercoaster from start to finish, with both fighters enjoying moments of success before finding themselves in precarious positions. Glover Teixeira's wrestling and submission threat was strong throughout the first four rounds, as was Jiri Prochazka's undeniable fight-ending power.

Texeira was seemingly ahead going into the fifth round as the Brazilian champon dominated the first four minutes of the final frame. With a minute to go in the fight, the 42-year-old secured full mount and rained down heavy ground-and-pound strikes.

Somehow, Prochazka managed to wall-walk and reverse the position. Out of nowhere, with just 28 seconds remaining in the fight, the Czech challenger sunk in a rear-naked choke and forced the tap to become the new light heavyweight champion.

Dana White wasn't in attendance at the Singapore Indoor Stadium to witness the astonishing back-and-forth barnburner. The UFC president's live reaction to Prochazka's finish went viral on social media, highlighting just how crazy the final sequence was.