Tallison Teixeira (born December 7, 1999) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the

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division of the

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(UFC). A professional since 2021, Teixeira earned his UFC contract on

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, winning by first round KO. As of June 24, 2025, he is #13 in the UFC Heavyweight rankings.

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

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with all his wins coming via first round stoppage.

Dana White's Contender Series

Teixeira was then booked to compete on Week 6 of Season 8 of

on September 17, 2024, against fellow Brazilian prospect Arthur Lopes. He won the fight via first round knockout and was subsequently awarded a contract by

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Ultimate Fighting Championship

Teixeira was scheduled to face Łukasz Brzeski at

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on December 7, 2024. However, Teixeira withdrew from the fight due to injury and was replaced by

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. After earning his contract, Teixeira made his UFC debut against

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on February 8, 2025, at

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. He won the bout via knockout in the first round thus earning him the '' Performance of the Night'' bonus. Teixeira is scheduled to face former

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challenger

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in the main event of UFC on ESPN 70 on July 12, 2025.

Championships and accomplishments

** Performance of the Night (One time) vs.

Mixed martial arts record

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