Tallison Teixeira

Tallison Teixeira

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. As of March 31, 2026, he is #12 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 Legacy Fighting Alliance 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 Dana White's Contender Series 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 Dana White.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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

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

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

Teixeira faced Tai Tuivasa on February 1, 2026, at UFC 325. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Teixeira is scheduled to face Sergei Pavlovich on May 30, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 277.

Championships and accomplishments

Tallison Teixeira

• Ultimate Fighting Championship • Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Justin Tafa

Mixed martial arts record

Tallison Teixeira

<table><thead><tr><th>Res.</th><th>Record</th><th>Opponent</th><th>Method</th><th>Event</th><th>Date</th><th>Round</th><th>Time</th><th>Location</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Win</td><td>9–1</td><td>Tai Tuivasa</td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td>UFC 325</td><td>February 1, 2026</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td>Sydney, Australia</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>8–1</td><td>Derrick Lewis</td><td>TKO (punches)</td><td>UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira</td><td>July 12, 2025</td><td>1</td><td>0:35</td><td>Nashville, Tennessee, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>8–0</td><td>Justin Tafa</td><td>TKO (knee to the body and elbow)</td><td>UFC 312</td><td>February 8, 2025</td><td>1</td><td>0:35</td><td>Sydney, Australia</td><td>Performance of the Night.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>7–0</td><td>Arthur Lopes</td><td>KO (punches)</td><td>Dana White's Contender Series 72</td><td>September 17, 2024</td><td>1</td><td>1:57</td><td>Las Vegas, Nevada, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>6–0</td><td>Matheus Fonseca</td><td>KO (head kick and punches)</td><td>LFA 183</td><td>May 3, 2024</td><td>1</td><td>1:55</td><td>Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>5–0</td><td>Arthur Fonseca</td><td>TKO (punches)</td><td>LFA 175</td><td>January 27, 2024</td><td>1</td><td>3:31</td><td>Cajamar, Brazil</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>4–0</td><td>Julio dos Santos</td><td>TKO (punches)</td><td>Dominium FC 20</td><td>October 7, 2023</td><td>1</td><td>N/A</td><td>Campinas, Brazil</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>3–0</td><td>Fernando Kato</td><td>KO (punch)</td><td>Standout Fighting Tournament 37</td><td>September 3, 2022</td><td>1</td><td>0:24</td><td>São Paulo, Brazil</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>2–0</td><td>Caio Rabelo</td><td>KO (punch)</td><td>Pantanal FC 26</td><td>November 27, 2021</td><td>1</td><td>0:30</td><td>Costa Rica, Brazil</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>1–0</td><td>Carlos Victor Sena</td><td>Submission (inverted triangle armbar)</td><td>MF Fighters 6</td><td>October 30, 2021</td><td>1</td><td>4:40</td><td>São José do Rio Preto, Brazil</td><td>Heavyweight debut.</td></tr></tbody></table>