Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
John Teixeira
Macapa
21-2-2
RESULT

John Teixeira def. Alexander Kovalev (TKO)

TKO · Round 3 · 4:35
Alexander Kovalev
Iron Man
13-6-0
Friday, September 22, 2023
Falcon Club Arena, Minsk, Belarus

John Teixeira defeated Alexander Kovalev by TKO in round 3 (4:35) in the Featherweight bout of ACA 163 - Kolodko vs. Mamashov, held Friday, September 22, 2023 at Falcon Club Arena, Minsk.

Frequently asked questions

Who won John Teixeira vs Alexander Kovalev?

John Teixeira defeated Alexander Kovalev by TKO in round 3 (4:35) in the Featherweight bout of ACA 163 - Kolodko vs. Mamashov, held Friday, September 22, 2023 at Falcon Club Arena, Minsk.

Referee
Dmitry Valuevich
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

John Teixeira 47%53% Alexander Kovalev

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

21-2-2
Record
13-6-0
1491
Elo rating
1513
0
Win Streak
1
39
Age
5'7"
170 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
Reach
Orthodox
Stance
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
Brazil
Nationality
Belarus

Striking Profile

3.36
SLpM
35%
Str. Acc.
3.20
SApM
63%
Str. Def.

Grappling Profile

1.00
TD Avg.
27%
TD Acc.
71%
TD Def.
0.70
Sub. Avg.

Recent form (last 5 fights)

John Teixeira · 1-4
  • L
    ACA 188: Gadzhiev vs PshukovSat, Jun 28, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    ACA 183: Tumenov vs VagaevSat, Feb 8, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    ACA 180: Gadzhiev vs GaforovFri, Oct 4, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 01:09 · Lightweight
  • L
    ACA 171: Gasanov vs MagomedovSun, Feb 25, 2024
    Decision · Lightweight
  • W
    ACA 163 - Kolodko vs. MamashovFri, Sep 22, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 4:35 · Featherweight
Alexander Kovalev · 1-4
  • W
    ACA 201: Podlesnuy vs SilvaFri, Mar 27, 2026
    Decision · Lightweight
  • L
    ACA 177: Bagov vs Batista 2Fri, Jun 28, 2024
    Decision · Lightweight
  • L
    ACA 163 - Kolodko vs. MamashovFri, Sep 22, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 4:35 · Featherweight
  • L
    ACA 159 - Reznikov vs. VartanyanFri, Jun 16, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    ACA 149: Vagaev vs SlipenkoFri, Dec 16, 2022
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 1 fight · 0 fights
52.0
Avg sig. strikes
1.00
Avg takedowns
1:45
Avg control time
52
Career high strikes
1
Career high TDs

Strike Distribution

John Teixeira
Strike target
Alexander Kovalev
37%
Head
37%
Body
27%
Leg
John Teixeira
Strike position
Alexander Kovalev
75%
Distance
25%
Clinch
0%
Ground