Tallison Teixeira
Brazilian mixed martial artist
Tallison Teixeira Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2021, Teixeira earned his UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series, winning by first round KO.
| Tallison Teixeira | |
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 Teixeira in 2025 | |
| Born | Tallison Teixeira Silva[1] December 7, 1999 Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil |
| Nickname | Xicao |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
| Weight | 259 lb (117 kg; 18 st 7 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 83 in (211 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Team | Team Lucas Mineiro |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Tallison Teixeira Silva (born December 7, 1999) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2021, Teixeira earned his UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series, winning by first round KO.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Teixeira began his professional MMA career in 2021, quickly establishing himself as a heavyweight prospect. Teixeira amassed a record of 6-0 fighting exclusively in Brazil for promotions such as Legacy Fighting Alliance with all his wins coming via first round stoppage. [3][4]
Dana White's Contender Series
Teixeira was then booked to compete on Week 6 of Season 8 of Dana White's Contender Series on September 17, 2024, against fellow Brazilian prospect Arthur Lopes.[5]
He won the fight via first round knockout and was subsequently awarded a contract by Dana White.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Teixeira was scheduled to face Łukasz Brzeski at UFC 310 on December 7, 2024.[7] However, Teixeira withdrew from the fight due to injury and was replaced by Kennedy Nzechukwu.[8]
After earning his contract, Teixeira made his UFC debut against Justin Tafa on February 8, 2025, at UFC 312.[9] He won the bout via knockout 35 seconds into the first round thus earning him the Performance of the Night bonus.[10]
Teixeira faced former UFC Heavyweight Championship challenger Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC on ESPN 70 on July 12, 2025.[11] He lost the fight by technical knockout 35 seconds into the first round.[12]
Teixeira faced Tai Tuivasa on February 1, 2026, at UFC 325.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]
Teixeira faced Sergei Pavlovich on May 30, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 277.[15] He lost the fight by knockout under a minute into the first round.[16]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
| 11 matches | 9 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 9–2 | Sergei Pavlovich | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo | May 30, 2026 | 1 | 0:39 | Macau SAR, China | |
| Win | 9–1 | Tai Tuivasa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 325 | February 1, 2026 | 3 | 5:00 | Sydney, Australia | |
| Loss | 8–1 | Derrick Lewis | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira | July 12, 2025 | 1 | 0:35 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Justin Tafa | TKO (knee to the body and elbow) | UFC 312 | February 8, 2025 | 1 | 0:35 | Sydney, Australia | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 7–0 | Arthur Lopes | KO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 72 | September 17, 2024 | 1 | 1:57 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Matheus Fonseca | KO (head kick and punches) | LFA 183 | May 3, 2024 | 1 | 1:55 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–0 | Arthur Fonseca | TKO (punches) | LFA 175 | January 27, 2024 | 1 | 3:31 | Cajamar, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Julio dos Santos | TKO (punches) | Dominium FC 20 | October 7, 2023 | 1 | N/A | Campinas, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Fernando Kato | KO (punch) | Standout Fighting Tournament 37 | September 3, 2022 | 1 | 0:24 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Caio Rabelo | KO (punch) | Pantanal FC 26 | November 27, 2021 | 1 | 0:30 | Costa Rica, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Carlos Victor Sena | Submission (inverted triangle armbar) | MF Fighters 6 | October 30, 2021 | 1 | 4:40 | São José do Rio Preto, Brazil | Heavyweight debut. |
See also
References
- ↑ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/313650-xicao-teixeira
- ↑ "Dana White's Contender Series - Contender Series 2024: Week 6". Sherdog.com. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ↑ Kuhl, Dan (April 30, 2025). "LFA 175: Lopes vs. Brigagão Results".
- ↑ "LFA 183: Cantanhede vs. Guimarães Full Results". May 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Photos: Dana White's Contender Series 72 weigh-ins and faceoffs". MMA Junkie.
- ↑ "DWCS 72 video: Hulking 6-foot-7 heavyweight Tallison Teixeira bludgeons Arthur Lopes". MMA Junkie.
- ↑ Parviz Iskenderov (2024-10-15). "UFC 310 fight card confirmed with Muhammad vs Rakhmonov atop final PPV for 2024". fightmag.com. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ↑ Łukasz Głębocki (2024-11-22). "Brzeski vs. Nzechukwu at UFC 310. A new rival for the Pole". gotowinasport.sts.pl. Retrieved 2024-11-22. (in Polish)
- ↑ "6'7" undefeated knockout machine set to debut at UFC 312". bloodyelbow.com. February 8, 2025.
- 1 2 "'Right to the face!' - Daniel Cormier left stunned as Brazilian knocks out opponent with brutal elbow 30 seconds into debut at UFC 312". TalkSport. February 8, 2025.
- ↑ Richardson, Andrew (April 4, 2025). "'Black Beast' Vs. 'Xicao' Headlines UFC Nashville". MMAmania.com.
- ↑ Jay Anderson (2025-07-12). "UFC Nashville: Derrick Lewis Puts on Vintage Performance, Celebration Against Tallison Teixeira". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ↑ Behunin, Alexander (2025-12-03). "Fan favorite Tai Tuivasa returns against Brazilian knockout artist at UFC 325". MMA Mania: UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ↑ Jay Anderson (2026-02-01). "UFC 325: Tallison Teixeira Goes Distance for First Time, Beats Returning Tai Tuivasa". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Alex Chippin (2026-03-12). "UFC locks in Chimaev-Strickland, other main events". thescore.com. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ↑ Jay Anderson (2026-05-30). "UFC Macau: Sergei Pavlovich scores quick KO of Tallison Teixeira". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
External links
- Tallison Teixeira at UFC
- Professional MMA record for Tallison Teixeira from Sherdog
- Tallison Teixeira at Tapology