John Teixeira
| John Teixeira | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 18, 1986 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil |
| Other names | Macapá |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 68.0 in (173 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Team | Nova União |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 10 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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