Tallison Teixeira

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Tallison Teixeira
BornTallison Teixeira Silva [1]
(1999-12-07) December 7, 1999 (age 25)
Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil
NicknameXicao
Height6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Weight259 lb (117 kg; 18 st 7 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach83 in (211 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
TeamTeam Lucas Mineiro
Years active2021–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins8
By knockout7
By submission1
Losses1
By knockout1
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] As of August 5, 2025, he is #13 in the UFC Heavyweight rankings. [3]

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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. [4] [5]

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. [6]

He won the fight via first round knockout and was subsequently awarded a contract by Dana White. [7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Teixeira was scheduled to face Łukasz Brzeski at UFC 310 on December 7, 2024. [8] However, Teixeira withdrew from the fight due to injury and was replaced by Kennedy Nzechukwu. [9]

After earning his contract, Teixeira made his UFC debut against Justin Tafa on February 8, 2025, at UFC 312. [10] He won the bout via knockout in the first round thus earning him the Performance of the Night bonus. [11]

Teixeira faced former UFC Heavyweight Championship challenger Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC on ESPN 70 on July 12, 2025. [12] He lost the fight by technical knockout 35 seconds into the first round. [13]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches8 wins1 loss
By knockout71
By submission10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss8–1 Derrick Lewis TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira July 12, 202510:35 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win8–0 Justin Tafa TKO (knee to the body and elbow) UFC 312 February 8, 202510:35 Sydney, AustraliaPerformance of the Night.
Win7–0Arthur LopesKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 72 September 17, 202411:57 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–0Matheus FonsecaKO (head kick and punches) LFA 183 May 3, 202411:55 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win5–0Arthur FonsecaTKO (punches) LFA 175 January 27, 202413:31 Cajamar, Brazil
Win4–0Julio dos SantosTKO (punches)Dominium FC 20October 7, 20231N/A Campinas, Brazil
Win3–0Fernando KatoKO (punch)Standout Fighting Tournament 37September 3, 202210:24 São Paulo, Brazil
Win2–0Caio RabeloKO (punch)Pantanal FC 26November 27, 202110:30 Costa Rica, Brazil
Win1–0Carlos Victor SenaSubmission (inverted triangle armbar)MF Fighters 6October 30, 202114:40 São José do Rio Preto, BrazilHeavyweight debut.

See also

References

  1. https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/313650-xicao-teixeira
  2. "Dana White's Contender Series - Contender Series 2024: Week 6". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  3. "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". UFC.com. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  4. Kuhl, Dan (April 30, 2025). "LFA 175: Lopes vs. Brigagão Results".
  5. "LFA 183: Cantanhede vs. Guimarães Full Results". May 3, 2024.
  6. "Photos: Dana White's Contender Series 72 weigh-ins and faceoffs". MMA Junkie.
  7. "DWCS 72 video: Hulking 6-foot-7 heavyweight Tallison Teixeira bludgeons Arthur Lopes". MMA Junkie.
  8. 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.
  9. 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)
  10. "6'7" undefeated knockout machine set to debut at UFC 312". bloodyelbow.com. February 8, 2025.
  11. 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.
  12. Richardson, Andrew (April 4, 2025). "'Black Beast' Vs. 'Xicao' Headlines UFC Nashville". MMAmania.com.
  13. Jay Anderson (2025-07-12). "UFC Nashville: Derrick Lewis Puts on Vintage Performance, Celebration Against Tallison Teixeira". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-12.