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 61%40% Alexander Kovalev

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

21-2-2
Record
13-6-0
1736
Power Index rating
1662
0
Win Streak
1
39
Age
-
5'7"
170 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
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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
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · May 1, 2026
    Split Decision
  • W
    Shooto Brasil 134 · Dec 5, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Featherweight
  • L
    ACA 188: Gadzhiev vs Pshukov · Jun 28, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    ACA 183: Tumenov vs Vagaev · Feb 8, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    ACA 180: Gadzhiev vs Gaforov · Oct 4, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 1:09 · Lightweight
Alexander Kovalev · 2-3
  • W
    ACA 201: Podlesnuy vs Silva · Mar 27, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    MMA Global Series 86 · Dec 4, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • W
    MFP 250 · Oct 26, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 4:15 · Lightweight
  • L
    ACA 177: Bagov vs Batista 2 · Jun 28, 2024
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    ACA 163 - Kolodko vs. Mamashov · Sep 22, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 4:35 · Featherweight

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
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