Tallison Teixeira
Xicao
Brazil
Draws Tuivasa in January
Teixeira will take on Tai Tuivasa in a heavyweight matchup at UFC 325 on Jan. 31, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Teixeira tends to come out swinging and let the chips fall where they may, and he gets an opponent in Tuivasa who will happily slug it out as well. That mentality has led to 1-1 start to Teixeira's UFC run, while Tuivasa has fallen on incredibly hard times of late, dropping five in a row. He's still a marketable personality, however, so this is a major opportunity for Teixeira to pick up a win against a big name on a big stage. Regardless of whoever comes out on top, don't expect this one to last long.
Teixeira tends to come out swinging and let the chips fall where they may, and he gets an opponent in Tuivasa who will happily slug it out as well. That mentality has led to 1-1 start to Teixeira's UFC run, while Tuivasa has fallen on incredibly hard times of late, dropping five in a row. He's still a marketable personality, however, so this is a major opportunity for Teixeira to pick up a win against a big name on a big stage. Regardless of whoever comes out on top, don't expect this one to last long.
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Obliterated in first UFC main event
Teixeira lost to Derrick Lewis via TKO (punches) at 0:35 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Nashville.
ANALYSIS
Oddly enough, Teixeira knocked out Justin Tafa in 35 seconds in his UFC debut in February. That one performance was enough to earn him a main event spot here as a -250 favorite. He actually clipped Lewis in the eye moments after the opening bell rang, but that only served to anger "The Black Beast." Lewis pushed forward winging bombs, and one looping left hook found Teixeira's chin. Referee Jason Herzog gave the Brazilian plenty of time to get his act together before finally stepping in (correctly) when Teixeira used the cage to pull himself back to his feet. The 25-year-old isn't the first top prospect to have his momentum stalled by Lewis, and he won't be the last.
Oddly enough, Teixeira knocked out Justin Tafa in 35 seconds in his UFC debut in February. That one performance was enough to earn him a main event spot here as a -250 favorite. He actually clipped Lewis in the eye moments after the opening bell rang, but that only served to anger "The Black Beast." Lewis pushed forward winging bombs, and one looping left hook found Teixeira's chin. Referee Jason Herzog gave the Brazilian plenty of time to get his act together before finally stepping in (correctly) when Teixeira used the cage to pull himself back to his feet. The 25-year-old isn't the first top prospect to have his momentum stalled by Lewis, and he won't be the last.
Scheduled against veteran
Teixeira is scheduled to compete against Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight fight at UFC Nashville on July 12, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
For his next fight, Teixeira is taking a big step up, considering the heavyweight's next opponent has an above-average pedigree with multiple championship challenges. The former began his UFC career by finishing Justin Tafa in 35 seconds just months ago.
For his next fight, Teixeira is taking a big step up, considering the heavyweight's next opponent has an above-average pedigree with multiple championship challenges. The former began his UFC career by finishing Justin Tafa in 35 seconds just months ago.
Flawless effort in UFC debut
Teixeira defeated Justin Tafa via TKO (strikes) at 0:35 of Round 1 at UFC 312 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia.
ANALYSIS
In the grand scheme of things, a win over Tafa means little, but it was a flawless performance from Teixeira in his official UFC debut, and it came on a big stage. He would also take home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts. Teixeira wisely tried to take Tafa down seconds after the opening bell rang, and while the attempt failed, it allowed the Brazilian to land an elbow along the fence which set off the chain of events that led to the near-immediate stoppage. Teixeira's calling card is obviously his power. He earned his UFC opportunity with a first-round knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series. We'll have to see how he looks against a bit better competition his next time out.
In the grand scheme of things, a win over Tafa means little, but it was a flawless performance from Teixeira in his official UFC debut, and it came on a big stage. He would also take home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts. Teixeira wisely tried to take Tafa down seconds after the opening bell rang, and while the attempt failed, it allowed the Brazilian to land an elbow along the fence which set off the chain of events that led to the near-immediate stoppage. Teixeira's calling card is obviously his power. He earned his UFC opportunity with a first-round knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series. We'll have to see how he looks against a bit better competition his next time out.
Next bout scheduled
Teixeira will face off against Justin Tafa at UFC 312 on Feb. 8, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Teixeira, who withdrew from his scheduled fight against Lukas Brzeski at UFC 310 due to undisclosed reasons, has found a new opponent against which to make his UFC debut. The 24-year-old fighter stands a massive 6-foot-7 with an 83-inch reach and will be a tough out for Tafa in February.
Teixeira, who withdrew from his scheduled fight against Lukas Brzeski at UFC 310 due to undisclosed reasons, has found a new opponent against which to make his UFC debut. The 24-year-old fighter stands a massive 6-foot-7 with an 83-inch reach and will be a tough out for Tafa in February.
Pulls out of fight
Teixeira has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Lukasz Brzeski due to an injury, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Teixeira had been scheduled to make his UFC debut at UFC 310 on Dec. 7, but an unspecified injury will force him to wait a bit longer before doing so. Meanwhile, it's unknown if Brzeski will receive a replacement opponent and remain on the card.
Teixeira had been scheduled to make his UFC debut at UFC 310 on Dec. 7, but an unspecified injury will force him to wait a bit longer before doing so. Meanwhile, it's unknown if Brzeski will receive a replacement opponent and remain on the card.