Tallison Teixeira
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December 7, 1999
Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil
| Tallison Teixeira | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| 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 April 14, 2026, he is #13 in the UFC Heavyweight rankings.[3]
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]
Teixeira faced Tai Tuivasa on February 1, 2026, at UFC 325.[14] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[15]
Teixeira is scheduled to face Sergei Pavlovich on May 30, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 277.[16]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
| 10 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
