Talisson Teixeira is a 25-year-old professional fighter from Brazil who is about to make his heavyweight debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Starting his professional MMA career in 2021, the 6 feet 7 inch tall Brazilian giant is still undefeated in the sport, as of February 2025. He has formerly competed in other promotions like Legacy Fighting Alliance, Dominium Fighter Championship, and Pantanal FC.
Like most UFC athletes, Talisson Teixeira also made his way into the Ultimate Fighting Championship via Dana White's Contenders Series, where he secured a first-round knockout. Hence, the 25-year-old fighter will be making his promotional debut in his next fight.
Talisson Teixeira's next fight
Talisson Teixeira will be tested against the New Zealander fighter, Justin Tafa in his next fight on February 8, 2025, at UFC 312 headlined by the UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and the former champ, Sean Strickland. The heavyweight clash will be featured in the main card of UFC 312 at Qudos Bank Arena in Syndey Olympic Park, Australia.
Stats | Justin Tafa | Talisson Teixeira |
MMA record | 7-4-0(1 NC) | 7-0-0 |
Age | 31 years old | 25 years old |
Country | New Zealand | Brazil |
Fighting out of | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil |
Height | 6 feet | 6 feet 7 inches |
Reach | 74 in | 83 in |
Leg reach | 40 in | 43 in |
Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
Weight | 286 lbs | 259 lbs |
Last fight | Loss | Win |
Striking accuracy | 55% | 55% |
KO's | 7 | 6 |
Takedown accuracy | 0% | 0% |
Takedown defense | 50% | 0% |
Win streak | - | 7 |
MMA debut | 2018 | 2021 |
Talisson Teixeira's last fight
Talisson Teixeira faced Arthur Lopes for his last fight at DWCS: Season 8, Week 6, and won the bout via a first-round KO.
*Last updated on February 4, 2025.
FAQs on Tallison Teixeira's next fight
A. Talisson Teixeira will be tested against the New Zealander fighter, Justin Tafa in his next fight on February 8, 2025, at UFC 312 headlined by the UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and the former champ, Sean Strickland.
A. The heavyweight clash will be featured in the main card of UFC 312 at Qudos Bank Arena in Syndey Olympic Park, Australia.
A. Talisson Teixeira is 25 years old as of February 2025.
A. Talisson Teixeira is a Brazilian fighter.