Tallison Teixeira is one of the most intimidating hunters who could be the future of the UFC Heavyweight Division.
The gigantic Brazilian is so far unbeaten in his career and surprised fans with an extensive victory over UFC 312.
He seems to have a huge future in the promotion in the future and could go directly to the top with his combination of size, strength and technology.
Here is everything you need to know about Tallison Teixeira.
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How old is Tallison Teixeira?
Tallison Teixeira was born on December 7, 1999. From July 2025 he is 25 years old. Teixeira was born in Bahia, Brazil, where he first trained in MMA and started fighting his career for Brazilian promotions.
How long is Tallison Teixeira?
Teixeira is one of the highest hunters in the UFC, which is six centimeters long at six feet. It usually weighs around 263 pounds and has a huge range of 83 inches (211 cm).
Is Tallison Teixeira related to Glover Teixeira?
Tallison Teixeira is not related to Glover Teixeira, even though it is pair of Brazilian and shares the same last name. Both men have been successful in the UFC, but that is where their similarities end.
Tallison Teixeira's Instagram and X/Twitter
Teixeira has nearly 40,000 followers on Instagram from July 2025. You can follow it on Xicao_ufc.
In the meantime, the Brazilian does not have an active account on X (previously known as Twitter).
Tallison Teixeira's MMA record
Record (Wld) (T) Kosub8-07-01-0
Tallison Teixeira's MMA -Statistics
Significant strikes have landed per minute .14.61 Significant striking accuracy 60 % important strikes absorbed per minute 7.50 Significantly Strike Defense (the % of opponents' strikes that do not land) 60 % average Takedowns land per 15 minutes minutes0.00
Tallison Teixeira's next fight
The next fight by Teixeira is against Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC Nashville on July 12.
After the retirement of Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall, who become the official UFC heavyweight champion, there is a chance to shake up the UFC Heavyweight Division.
These two colosses hope to do that when they collide in their next fight in Nashville.
Tallison Teixeira's Net Worth
There is no information about the net value of Teixeira, probably because he is still early in his career in the UFC. While he continues to dominate the heavyweight division, more information about his income and assets will become public.
Tallison Teixeira vs Justin Tafa
Teixeira made a huge explanation on UFC 312 by switching Justin Tafa off in just 35 seconds.
This was the debut of the Brazilian in the UFC and he started his career with a big win in his heavyweight debut.
Tallison Teixeira vs Arthur Lopes
Teixeira earned his UFC contract with a victory over Arthur Lopes during the Contender Series of Dana White.
The six-foot-inch hunter knew a quick knockout, while he ended Lopes in an impressive way in the first round.