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

John Teixeira def. Kevin Croom (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Kevin Croom
Crash
21-15-0 (1 NC)
Friday, March 22, 2019
WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, United States

John Teixeira defeated Kevin Croom by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan, held Friday, March 22, 2019 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won John Teixeira vs Kevin Croom?

John Teixeira defeated Kevin Croom by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan, held Friday, March 22, 2019 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

John Teixeira 63%37% Kevin Croom

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
21-15-0 (1 NC)
1783
Power Index rating
1691
0
Win Streak
0
39
Age
39
5'7"
170 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
0"
0 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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John Teixeira

No background on record

Camp Nova Uniao · Brazil

Kevin Croom

No background on record

Camp Glory MMA & Fitness · United States

Striking Profile

3.36
SLpM
2.65
35%
Str. Acc.
34%
3.20
SApM
3.10
63%
Str. Def.
41%

Grappling Profile

1.00
TD Avg.
0.48
27%
TD Acc.
5%
71%
TD Def.
30%
0.70
Sub. Avg.
0.50

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
Kevin Croom · 3-2
  • W
    Midwest Fight League 209 · Jul 19, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:37 · Catchweight
  • L
    BKFC 52 South Carolina · Oct 20, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 02:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    BKFC 52: Barnett vs. Richardson · Oct 20, 2023
    Unanimous Decision
  • W
    BKFC Knucklemania III · Feb 17, 2023
    Knockout · R1 · 01:11 · Lightweight
  • W
    BKFC 33 Omaha: Beltran vs Alexander · Nov 18, 2022
    Knockout · R2 · 01:26 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 6 fights
54.0
Avg sig. strikes
58.7
1.00
Avg takedowns
0.33
2:13
Avg control time
2:46
102
Career high strikes
160
4
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

John Teixeira
Strike target
Kevin Croom
61%
Head
59%
20%
Body
35%
19%
Leg
5%
John Teixeira
Strike position
Kevin Croom
40%
Distance
45%
33%
Clinch
55%
26%
Ground
0%