Tallison Teixeira

Tallison "Xicao" Teixeira is an Orthodox heavyweight from Brazil with a 9-1 professional record, standing 6'7" with an 83-inch reach that he leverages as a volume striker and occasional takedown threat. Across his career, Teixeira lands 5.02 strikes per minute with 64% accuracy while absorbing 3.86 strikes per minute, indicating solid offensive output paired with defensive vulnerabilities at 42% strike defense.

He averages 2.48 takedowns per 15 minutes, though his 30% takedown accuracy suggests inconsistency in execution; notably, he has never successfully defended a takedown attempt. Teixeira's recent form has been volatile: he secured a first-round KO over Arthur Lopes in September 2024, then suffered a devastating 35-second knockout loss to Derrick Lewis in July 2025 before rebounding with a unanimous decision victory over Tai Tuivasa in January 2026 and another first-round finish against Justin Tafa in February 2025.

His submission average of 0.0 per 15 minutes indicates he relies entirely on striking to finish opponents. Teixeira remains unranked but his combination of size, striking volume, and knockout power makes him a dangerous heavyweight prospect despite his defensive deficiencies and recent loss to Lewis.