Tallison Teixeira's next fight

Last Modified Feb 4, 2025 07:23 GMT
Tallison Teixeira's next fight
Tallison Teixeira (Getty)

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.

Tallison Teixeira's next fight
Justin Tafa(L) vs. Talisson Teixeira(R) [Image courtesy: @justin.tafa on Instagram]
StatsJustin TafaTalisson Teixeira
MMA record7-4-0(1 NC)7-0-0
Age31 years old25 years old
CountryNew ZealandBrazil
Fighting out of Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaSao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Height6 feet6 feet 7 inches
Reach74 in83 in
Leg reach40 in43 in
StanceSouthpawOrthodox
Weight286 lbs259 lbs
Last fightLossWin
Striking accuracy55%55%
KO's76
Takedown accuracy0%0%
Takedown defense50%0%
Win streak-7
MMA debut20182021

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.

Tallison Teixeira's next fight
Dana White's Contender Series: Teixeira v Lopes

*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.

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