When Is Tallison Teixeira’s Next Fight?

Brazilian knockout artist Tallison Teixeira rose to prominence with his fantastic first-round knockout finish of season veteran Justin Tafa in his UFC debut at UFC 312. This allowed him to place in the top 15 rankings of the heavyweight division.

But when will Teixeira return to action, and who will he face next? Find out below, plus his statistics inside the octagon.

When Is Tallison Teixeira’s Next Fight?

Teixeira’s next fight will be against fellow UFC heavyweight contender Tai Tuivasa, whom he’ll face at UFC 325 on January 31 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.

He’s coming off his first pro loss at the hands of Derrick Lewis at UFC Nashville last July 12 at the Bridgestone Arena.

Heading into that match with Lewis, Teixeira was the considerable betting favorite at the UFC odds boards, but failed to capitalize it.

Tallison Teixeira’s MMA Record and Statistics

• MMA record: 8-1
• Wins by TKO/KO: 7
• Wins by decision: 0
• Striking accuracy: 60%
• Significant strikes landed per minute: 14.61
• Significant strikes absorbed: 7.50
• Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.00
• Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.00
• Significant strikes defense: 0%
• Takedown defense: 0%
• Knockdown average: 11.84
• Average fight time: 01:16

Tallison Teixera’s Notable Wins 

Teixeira’s only win in the UFC was against Tafa last February at UFC 312. His other win was against Arthur Lopes during Dana White’s Contender Series last September, which was also a first-round finish.

Tallison Teixeira’s UFC Earnings

Teixeira’s UFC earnings are $94,000, which included a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his highlight-reel knockout of Tafa.

Tallison Teixeira’s Team and Corner

Teixeira is part of the renowned Team Lucas Mineiro in São Paulo, Brazil. The team is headed by coaches Teo Bitter, Fernando Santos, and Lucas Martins.