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John Teixeira
Brazilian mixed martial artist

John Teixeira

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Biography

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.

The Ultimate Fighter

In March 2012, it was revealed that Teixeira would be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. In the entry round, Teixeira defeated Giovanni da Silva Santos, Jr. via submission in the first round to move into the house.

Teixeira was picked third (fifth overall) by Wanderlei Silva to be on Team Wanderlei. He was then selected to face Rodrigo Damm in the quarterfinals of the tournament. He lost via split decision after three rounds.

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. He lost via split decision. Teixeira was released from the promotion after his loss to Viana.

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.

Teixeira faced Fabrício Guerreiro at Bellator 136 on April 10, 2015. 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.

With three straight victories in Bellator, Teixeira was set to face former Bellator featherweight champion, Patrício Freire, at Bellator 153 on April 22, 2016. A rib injury, however, forced Teixeira out of the bout. In an interview with MMAfighting.com, Freire placed doubt on the legitimacy of the injury, which was rebutted by Teixeira. Henry Corrales stepped in as a late replacement.

Teixeira was again scheduled to face another former Bellator featherweight champion in Pat Curran, at Bellator 167 on December 3, 2016. However, an injury to Curran forced him out of the bout and, as a result, Teixeira faced off against former UFC competitor Justin Lawrence. Throughout the fight, Teixeira utilized leg kicks to nullify the movement of Lawrence, while continuously moving forward with power punches. After three rounds, Teixeira was awarded a victory via unanimous decision.

Teixeira faced Daniel Weichel at Bellator 177 on April 14, 2017. He lost the fight via split decision.

The bout with Curran was rescheduled for Bellator 184 on October 6, 2017. Teixeira lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Teixeira faced A. J. McKee on September 21, 2018 at Bellator 205, replacing Pat Curran. He lost the fight via knockout in round one.

Teixeira next faced Kevin Croom at Bellator 218 on March 22, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Teixeira then faced Ashleigh Grimshaw at Bellator 226 on September 7, 2019. Teixeira won the fight via technical knockout as the cageside doctor put a halt to the fight after the second round. Subsequently he signed a new exclusive, multi-fight contract with Bellator.

As the first fight of his new contract, Teixeira faced Mikuru Asakura at Rizin 20 on December 31, 2019. He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.

Personal life

Prior to becoming a fighter, Teixeira worked as a shop assistant and motorcycle courier.

In October 2013, Teixeira's home was among hundreds destroyed in a fire tragedy in Macapá, Brazil.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
30 matches23 wins5 losses
By knockout51
By submission100
By decision84
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss23–5–2Mikuru AsakuraDecision (unanimous)Rizin 20December 31, 201935:00Saitama, Japan
Win23–4–2Ashleigh GrimshawTKO (doctor stoppage)Bellator 226September 7, 201925:00San Jose, California, United States
Win22–4–2Kevin CroomDecision (unanimous)Bellator 218March 22, 201935:00Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss21–4–2A.J. McKeeKO (punch)Bellator 205September 21, 201811:09Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss21–3–2Pat CurranDecision (unanimous)Bellator 184October 6, 201735:00Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss21–2–2Daniel WeichelDecision (split)Bellator 177April 14, 201735:00Budapest, Hungary
Win21–1–2Justin LawrenceDecision (unanimous)Bellator 167December 3, 201635:00Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win20–1–2Milson AraujoDecision (unanimous)Eco Fight ChampionshipDecember 5, 201535:00Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win19–1–2Gleristone SantosDecision (split)Bellator 143September 25, 201535:00Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win18–1–2Fabrício GuerreiroDecision (split)Bellator 136April 10, 201535:00Irvine, California, United States
Win17–1–2Scott CleveDecision (split)Bellator 128October 10, 201435:00Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win16–1–2Oberdan Vieira TenorioSubmission (rear-naked choke)Iron Man Vale Tudo 27March 15, 201433:20Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Draw15–1–2Rivaldo JuniorDraw (split)Shooto: Brazil 40June 23, 201335:00Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Win15–1–1Lucas CaioTKO (doctor stoppage)Shooto: Brazil 38April 19, 201312:58São Paulo, Brazil
Win14–1–1Francisco Cylderlan Lima da SilvaKO (punch)MMA RocksDecember 8, 201210:32São Paulo, Brazil
Win13–1–1Rafael MacedoTKO (doctor stoppage)Shooto: Brazil 35October 20, 201215:00Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss12–1–1Hugo VianaDecision (split)UFC 147June 23, 201235:00Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, BrazilCatchweight (150 lbs) bout; Teixeira missed weight.
Win12–0–1Paulo DinisTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)Amazon Fight 10December 7, 201122:10Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win11–0–1Jamil Silveira da ConceicaoSubmission (guillotine choke)Golden Fight 2October 8, 20111N/AMacapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win10–0–1Guilherme Matos RodriguesKO (punch)Amazon Fight 9September 15, 201134:01Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win9–0–1Rafael CarvalhoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Iron Man Vale Tudo 20September 4, 201033:47Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win8–0–1Michel Addario BastosDecision (unanimous)Iron Man Championship: ChampionsApril 19, 200935:00Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win7–0–1Francisco Carvalho Jr.Submission (kimura)Hiro Super Fight 13March 13, 200912:10Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win6–0–1Jimmy Lira NascimentoSubmission (kimura)Gladiador FightJanuary 31, 200912:07Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win5–0–1Willian CabocaoDecision (unanimous)Super Pitbull FightDecember 4, 200835:00Castanhal, Pará, Brazil
Draw4–0–1Rodrigo de LimaDrawArena Fighting ChampionshipSeptember 27, 200835:00Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win4–0Alisson Deivid RodriguesSubmission (armbar)MMA: Evolution 1July 5, 200833:27Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win3–0Marcio Alex dos Santos ValesSubmission (armbar)WCC: W-Combat 2September 15, 200712:03Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win2–0Alex Pantoja dos SantosSubmission (armbar)WCC: W-Combat 2September 15, 200711:59Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win1–0Marcio Alex dos Santos ValesSubmission (armbar)Dragon Fight ChampionshipSeptember 12, 200731:24Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Exhibition record breakdown
2 matches1 win1 loss
By submission10
By decision01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1–1Rodrigo DammDecision (split)The Ultimate Fighter: BrazilMay 13, 2012 (airdate)35:00São Paulo, BrazilThe Ultimate Fighter: Brazil preliminary round.
Win1–0Giovanni SantosSubmission (armbar)The Ultimate Fighter: BrazilMarch 25, 2012 (airdate)10:00São Paulo, BrazilThe Ultimate Fighter: Brazil elimination round.
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