Fighter

John Teixeira

"Macapa"

28-12-2

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John Teixeira holds a professional MMA record of 28-12-2. Their full professional MMA career spans 44 bouts on record. John Teixeira has won 29 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, John Teixeira lands 3.36 significant strikes per minute with 35% accuracy and averages 1.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. John Teixeira also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: June 28, 2025. Tracked organizations: ACA, RIZIN, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1986-11-18
Age: 39
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Macapa, Amapa, Brazil

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 21-2-2 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.36per min

35% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.20per min

63% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.00per 15 min

27% success

Takedowns stuffed71%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

Career history

WIN
vs Rogerio Ferreira
Shooto Brasil 134· Dec 5, 2025· Featherweight· 27-12-2 vs 20-19
UD
LOSS
vs Rustam Asuev
ACAACA 188: Gadzhiev vs Pshukov· Jun 28, 2025· Lightweight· 27-11-2 vs 9-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Khasan Dadalov
ACAACA 183: Tumenov vs Vagaev· Feb 8, 2025· Lightweight· 27-10-2 vs 15-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Viskhan Kadirov
ACAACA 180: Gadzhiev vs Gaforov· Oct 4, 2024· Lightweight· 27-9-2 vs 14-4
SUB
R2 · 1:09
LOSS
vs Nashkho Galaev
ACAACA 171: Gasanov vs Magomedov· Feb 25, 2024· Lightweight· 27-8-2 vs 10-8
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alexander Kovalev
ACAACA 163 - Kolodko vs. Mamashov· Sep 22, 2023· Featherweight· 26-8-2 vs 11-3
TKO
R3 · 4:35
WIN
vs Akhmadkhan Bokov
ACAACA 153 - Dzhanaev vs. Pessoa· Mar 9, 2023· Featherweight· 25-8-2 vs 7-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mauricio Machado
Shooto Brasil 111· Oct 28, 2022· Featherweight· 24-8-2 vs 24-14
TKO
R1 · 0:36
LOSS
vs Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev
ACAACA 141: Froes vs Suleymanov· Jul 22, 2022· Featherweight· 24-7-2 vs 28-7
KO
R1 · 0:44
LOSS
vs Timur Nagibin
RCC 11· May 6, 2022· Lightweight· 24-6-2 vs 19-6
UD
WIN
vs Jaciel Lima
Shooto Brasil 110· Dec 18, 2021· 23-6-2 vs 6-8
TKO
R1 · 1:38
LOSS
vs John De Jesus
Bellator 261· Jun 25, 2021· Featherweight· 23-5-2 vs 13-9
SD
LOSS
vs Mikuru Asakura
RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 20· Dec 31, 2019· Featherweight· 23-4-2 vs 11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ashleigh Grimshaw
Bellator 226· Sep 7, 2019· Featherweight· 22-4-2 vs 20-10-1
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kevin Croom
Bellator 218· Mar 22, 2019· Featherweight· 21-4-2 vs 18-11
UD
LOSS
vs A.J. McKee
Bellator 205· Sep 21, 2018· Featherweight· 21-3-2 vs 11-0
TKO
R1 · 1:09
LOSS
vs Pat Curran
Bellator 184· Oct 6, 2017· Featherweight· 21-2-2 vs 22-7
UD
LOSS
vs Daniel Weichel
Bellator 177· Apr 14, 2017· Featherweight· 21-1-2 vs 38-9
SD
WIN
vs Justin Lawrence
Bellator 167· Dec 3, 2016· Featherweight· 20-1-2 vs 9-3
UD
WIN
vs Milson Castro
Eco Fight 17· Dec 5, 2015· Featherweight· 19-1-2 vs 1-1
SD
WIN
vs Gleristone Santos
Bellator 143· Sep 25, 2015· Featherweight· 18-1-2 vs 31-4
SD
WIN
vs Fabrício Guerreiro
Bellator 136· Apr 10, 2015· Featherweight· 17-1-2 vs 20-3
SD
WIN
vs Scott Cleve
Bellator 128· Oct 10, 2014· Featherweight· 16-1-2 vs 15-4
SD
WIN
vs Oberdan Vieira Tenorio
Iron Man Vale Tudo 27· Mar 15, 2014· Featherweight· 15-1-2 vs 20-6-1
SUB
R3 · 3:20
DRAW
vs Rivaldo Junior
Shooto Brasil 40· Jun 23, 2013· Featherweight· 15-1-1 vs 14-4-1
DEC
WIN
vs Lucas Caio
Shooto Brasil 38· Apr 19, 2013· Featherweight· 14-1-1 vs 5-0
TKO
R1 · 2:58
WIN
vs Francisco Cylderlan
Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 8, 2012· 13-1-1 vs 29-8
TKO
WIN
vs Rafael Macedo
Shooto Brasil 35· Oct 20, 2012· Featherweight· 12-1-1 vs 5-0
TKO
R1 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Hugo Viana
UFCUFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II· Jun 24, 2012· Featherweight· 12-0-1 vs 5-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Rodrigo Damm
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 1· Apr 15, 2012· Featherweight· 13-0-1
SD
WIN
vs Giovanni da Silva
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 1· Mar 25, 2012· Featherweight· 12-0-1
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Amazon Fight· Dec 7, 2011· 11-0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Jamil Silveira da conceicao
Amapa Regional· Oct 8, 2011· 10-0-1 vs 31-13
SUB
WIN
vs Guilherme Rodrigues
Amazon Fight· Sep 15, 2011· 9-0-1 vs 14-6
TKO
WIN
vs Rafael Carvalho
Iron Man Vale Tudo· Sep 4, 2010· 8-0-1 vs 11-6-1
SUB
WIN
vs Michel Addario Bastos
Iron Man MMA· Apr 19, 2009· 7-0-1 vs 18-6
DEC
WIN
vs Francisco Carvalho Jr.
Para Regional· Mar 13, 2009· 6-0-1 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Jimmy Nascimento
Amapa Regional· Jan 31, 2009· 5-0-1 vs 11-2
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Pitbull Fight Championship· Dec 4, 2008· 4-0-1
DEC
DRAW
vs Rodrigo de Lima
Amapa Regional· Sep 27, 2008· 4-0 vs 3-0
DRAW
WIN
vs Alisson Deivid
Amapa Regional· Jul 5, 2008· 3-0 vs 1-2
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
WCombat· Sep 15, 2007· 1-0
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
WCombat· Sep 15, 2007· 1-0
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Amapa Regional· Sep 12, 2007· 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1705▲5
Peak: 1807Dec 3, 2016
Rated fights: 38

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Frequently asked questions

When does John Teixeira fight next?

John Teixeira has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is John Teixeira's record?

John Teixeira's professional MMA record is 28-12-2.

Who is John Teixeira fighting next?

John Teixeira's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did John Teixeira fight last?

John Teixeira most recently fought Rustam Asuev at ACA 188: Gadzhiev vs Pshukov on Saturday, June 28, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does John Teixeira fight in?

John Teixeira fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does John Teixeira have?

John Teixeira has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How tall is John Teixeira?

John Teixeira is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does John Teixeira weigh?

John Teixeira weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is John Teixeira's reach?

John Teixeira has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is John Teixeira?

John Teixeira is 39 years old (born Nov 18, 1986).

Where is John Teixeira from?

John Teixeira is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY