John Teixeira
| John Teixeira | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 18, 1986 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil |
| Other names | Macapá |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 68.0 in (173 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Team | Nova União |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[1] |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 22 |
| Wins | 19 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 10 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
John Teixeira da Conceição (born November 18, 1986), better known as John Teixeira, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, Teixeira has formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
From September 2007 to December 2011, Teixeira amassed an undefeated record of 12–0–1, fighting exclusively in his native Brazil.
Teixeira was ranked as the eighth best featherweight prospect in BloodyElbow.com's 2012 scouting report.[2]
The Ultimate Fighter
In March 2012, it was revealed that Teixeira would be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.[3] In the entry round, Teixeira defeated Giovanni da Silva Santos, Jr. via submission in the first round to move into the house.[4]
Teixeira was picked third (fifth overall) by Wanderlei Silva to be on Team Wanderlei.[5] He was then selected to face Rodrigo Damm in the quarterfinals of the tournament. He lost via split decision after three rounds.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Teixeira made his UFC debut at UFC 147 on June 23, 2012 against Hugo Viana at a catchweight of 150 lbs. after Teixeira missed weight.[7] He lost via split decision.[8] Teixeira was released from the promotion after his loss to Viana.[9]
Bellator MMA
Teixeira made his Bellator and United States debut at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014 against Scott Cleve. He won the fight via split decision.[10]
Teixeira faced Fabrício Guerreiro at Bellator 136 on April 10, 2015.[11] He won the fight by split decision.
Teixeira next faced Gleristone Santos at Bellator 143 on September 25, 2015. He won the fight via split decision.
Personal life
Prior to becoming a fighter, Teixeira worked as a shop assistant and motorcycle courier.[1]
In October 2013, Teixeira's home was among hundreds destroyed in a fire tragedy in Macapá, Brazil.[9]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 22 matches | 19 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 19-1-2 | Gleristone Santos | Decision (split) | Bellator 143 | September 25, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Hidalgo, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 18–1–2 | Fabrício Guerreiro | Decision (split) | Bellator 136 | April 10, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Irvine, California, United States | |
| Win | 17–1–2 | Scott Cleve | Decision (split) | Bellator 128 | October 10, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 16–1–2 | Oberdan Vieira Tenorio | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Iron Man Vale Tudo 27 | March 15, 2014 | 3 | 3:20 | Macapá, Amapá, Brazil | |
| Draw | 15–1–2 | Rivaldo Junior | Draw (split) | Shooto: Brazil 40 | June 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil | |
| Win | 15–1–1 | Lucas Caio | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Shooto: Brazil 38 | April 19, 2013 | 1 | 2:58 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 14–1–1 | Francisco Cylderlan Lima da Silva | KO (punch) | MMA Rocks | December 8, 2012 | 1 | 0:32 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–1–1 | Rafael Macedo da Silva | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Shooto: Brazil 35 | October 20, 2012 | 1 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 12–1–1 | Hugo Viana | Decision (split) | UFC 147 | June 23, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil | Catchweight (150 lbs) bout; Teixeira missed weight. |
| Win | 12–0–1 | Paulo Dinis | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Amazon Fight 10 | December 7, 2011 | 2 | 2:10 | Belém, Pará, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–0–1 | Jamil Silveira da Conceicao | Submission (guillotine choke) | Golden Fight 2 | October 8, 2011 | 1 | N/A | Macapá, Amapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 10–0–1 | Guilherme Matos Rodrigues | KO (punch) | Amazon Fight 9 | September 15, 2011 | 3 | 4:01 | Belém, Pará, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–0–1 | Rafael Carvalho | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Iron Man Vale Tudo 20 | September 4, 2010 | 3 | 3:47 | Macapá, Amapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–0–1 | Michel Addario Bastos | Decision (unanimous) | Iron Man Championship: Champions | April 19, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Pará, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–0–1 | Francisco Diniz Carvalho Jr. | Submission (kimura) | Hiro Super Fight 13 | March 13, 2009 | 1 | 2:10 | Belém, Pará, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–0–1 | Jimmy Lira Nascimento | Submission (kimura) | Gladiador Fight | January 31, 2009 | 1 | 2:07 | Macapá, Amapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–0–1 | Willian Cabocao | Decision (unanimous) | Super Pitbull Fight | December 4, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Castanhal, Pará, Brazil | |
| Draw | 4–0–1 | Rodrigo Goiana de Lima | Draw | Arena Fighting Championship | September 27, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Macapá, Amapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Alisson Deivid Rodrigues | Submission (armbar) | MMA: Evolution 1 | July 5, 2008 | 3 | 3:27 | Macapá, Amapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Marcio Alex dos Santos Vales | Submission (armbar) | WCC: W-Combat 2 | September 15, 2007 | 1 | 2:03 | Macapá, Amapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Alex Pantoja dos Santos | Submission (armbar) | WCC: W-Combat 2 | September 15, 2007 | 1 | 1:59 | Macapá, Amapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Marcio Alex dos Santos Vales | Submission (armbar) | Dragon Fight Championship | September 12, 2007 | 3 | 1:24 | Macapá, Amapá, Brazil |
References
- 1 2 "John Teixeira UFC profile". ufc.com.
- ↑ "2012 World MMA Featherweight Scouting Report: #8 - John 'Macapa' Teixeira". bloodyelbow.com. December 25, 2011.
- ↑ Tristen Critchfield (March 12, 2012). "Cast for upcoming season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil’ revealed". sherdog.com.
- ↑ Staff (March 26, 2012). "Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil'". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Staff (April 2, 2012). "Episode No. 2 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil'". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Staff (April 16, 2012). "Episode No. 4 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil'". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Staff (June 22, 2012). "UFC 147 weigh-in results: Franklin (190), Silva (188) cleared for catchweight main event". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Staff (June 24, 2012). "UFC 147 results: Hugo Viana edges John 'Macapa' Teixeira via split decision". mmajunkie.com.
- 1 2 Guilherme Cruz (October 24, 2013). "Fire devastates city, destroys house of UFC veteran John Teixeira in Brazil". mmafighting.com.
- ↑ Mike Bohn (October 10, 2014). "Bellator 128 results: Warren grinds past Dantas to unify bantamweight titles". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Jason Floyd (March 11, 2015). "Bellator 136 adds Alexander Volkov vs. Tony Johnson and Fabricio Guerreiro vs. John Teixeira". themmareport.com.