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 21
Wins 18
By knockout 4
By submission 10
By decision 4
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.

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

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–1–2 Fabrício Guerreiro Decision (split) Bellator 136 April 10, 2015 3 5:00 Irvine, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–1–2 Scott Cleve Decision (split) Bellator 128 October 10, 2014 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 15–1–2 Rivaldo Junior Draw (split) Shooto: Brazil 40 June 23, 2013 3 5:00 Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–1–1 Lucas Caio TKO (doctor stoppage) Shooto: Brazil 38 April 19, 2013 1 2:58 São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–1–1 Francisco Cylderlan Lima da Silva KO (punch) MMA Rocks December 8, 2012 1 0:32 São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–1–1 Rafael Macedo da Silva TKO (doctor stoppage) Shooto: Brazil 35 October 20, 2012 1 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |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.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–0–1 Paulo Dinis Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) Amazon Fight 10 December 7, 2011 2 2:10 Belém, Pará, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–0–1 Jamil Silveira da Conceicao Submission (guillotine choke) Golden Fight 2 October 8, 2011 1 N/A Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–0–1 Guilherme Matos Rodrigues KO (punch) Amazon Fight 9 September 15, 2011 3 4:01 Belém, Pará, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0–1 Rafael Carvalho Submission (rear-naked choke) Iron Man Vale Tudo 20 September 4, 2010 3 3:47 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0–1 Michel Addario Bastos Decision (unanimous) Iron Man Championship: Champions April 19, 2009 3 5:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0–1 Francisco Diniz Carvalho Jr. Submission (kimura) Hiro Super Fight 13 March 13, 2009 1 2:10 Belém, Pará, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0–1 Jimmy Lira Nascimento Submission (kimura) Gladiador Fight January 31, 2009 1 2:07 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0–1 Willian Cabocao Decision (unanimous) Super Pitbull Fight December 4, 2008 3 5:00 Castanhal, Pará, Brazil
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 4–0–1 Rodrigo Goiana de Lima Draw Arena Fighting Championship September 27, 2008 3 5:00 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Alisson Deivid Rodrigues Submission (armbar) MMA: Evolution 1 July 5, 2008 3 3:27 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Marcio Alex dos Santos Vales Submission (armbar) WCC: W-Combat 2 September 15, 2007 1 2:03 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Alex Pantoja dos Santos Submission (armbar) WCC: W-Combat 2 September 15, 2007 1 1:59 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Marcio Alex dos Santos Vales Submission (armbar) Dragon Fight Championship September 12, 2007 3 1:24 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "John Teixeira UFC profile". ufc.com.
  2. ↑ "2012 World MMA Featherweight Scouting Report: #8 - John 'Macapa' Teixeira". bloodyelbow.com. December 25, 2011.
  3. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (March 12, 2012). "Cast for upcoming season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil’ revealed". sherdog.com.
  4. ↑ Staff (March 26, 2012). "Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil'". mmajunkie.com.
  5. ↑ Staff (April 2, 2012). "Episode No. 2 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil'". mmajunkie.com.
  6. ↑ Staff (April 16, 2012). "Episode No. 4 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil'". mmajunkie.com.
  7. ↑ Staff (June 22, 2012). "UFC 147 weigh-in results: Franklin (190), Silva (188) cleared for catchweight main event". mmajunkie.com.
  8. ↑ Staff (June 24, 2012). "UFC 147 results: Hugo Viana edges John 'Macapa' Teixeira via split decision". mmajunkie.com.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Guilherme Cruz (October 24, 2013). "Fire devastates city, destroys house of UFC veteran John Teixeira in Brazil". mmafighting.com.
  10. ↑ Mike Bohn (October 10, 2014). "Bellator 128 results: Warren grinds past Dantas to unify bantamweight titles". mmajunkie.com.
  11. ↑ Jason Floyd (March 11, 2015). "Bellator 136 adds Alexander Volkov vs. Tony Johnson and Fabricio Guerreiro vs. John Teixeira". themmareport.com.