John Teixeira

John Teixeira da Conceição (; born November 18, 1986), commonly known as John Macapá, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, Teixeira has formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Bellator MMA, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career From September 2007 to December 2011, Macapá amassed an undefeated record of 12–0–1, fighting exclusively in his native Brazil.

Macapá was ranked as the eighth best featherweight prospect in BloodyElbow.com's 2012 scouting report.

The Ultimate Fighter In March 2012, it was revealed that Macapá would be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. In the entry round, Macapá defeated Giovanni da Silva Santos Jr. via submission in the first round to move into the house.

Macapá 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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Macapá made his UFC debut at UFC 147 on June 23, 2012, against Hugo Viana at a catchweight of 150 lbs, after Macapá missed weight. He lost via split decision. Macapá was released from the promotion after his loss to Viana.

Bellator MMA Macapá made his Bellator and United States debut at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014, against Scott Cleve. He won the fight via split decision.

Macapá faced Fabrício Guerreiro at Bellator 136 on April 10, 2015. He won the fight by split decision.

Macapá next faced Gleristone Santos at Bellator 143 on September 25, 2015. He won the fight via split decision.

With three straight victories in Bellator, Macapá was set to face former Bellator Featherweight Champion, Patrício Freire, at Bellator 153 on April 22, 2016. A rib injury, however, forced Macapá out of the bout.

Macapá was again scheduled to face another former Bellator Featherweight Champion in Pat Curran, at Bellator 167 on December 3, 2016. However, an injury to Curran forced him out of the bout and, as a result, Macapá faced off against former UFC competitor Justin Lawrence. Throughout the fight, Macapá utilized leg kicks to nullify the movement of Lawrence, while continuously moving forward with power punches. After three rounds, Macapá was awarded a victory via unanimous decision.

Macapá faced Daniel Weichel at Bellator 177 on April 14, 2017. He lost the fight via split decision.

The bout with Curran was rescheduled for Bellator 184 on October 6, 2017. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Macapá faced A. J. McKee on September 21, 2018, at Bellator 205, replacing Pat Curran. He lost the fight via knockout in round one.

Macapá next faced Kevin Croom at Bellator 218 on March 22, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Macapá then faced Ashleigh Grimshaw at Bellator 226 on September 7, 2019. He won the fight via technical knockout after the doctor stopped the fight before round three. Subsequently, he signed a new exclusive, multi-fight contract with Bellator.

As the first fight of his new contract, Macapá faced Mikuru Asakura at Rizin 20 on December 31, 2019. He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.

Macapá faced John de Jesus at Bellator 261 on June 25, 2021. He lost the close bout via split decision.

On July 10, 2021, it was announced that he was no longer under contract with Bellator.

Absolute Championship Akhmat Macapá faced Jaciel Lima on December 18, 2021, at Shooto Brasil 110. He won the bout via TKO in the first round.

Macapá faced Timur Nagibin on May 6, 2022, at RCC 11. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Macapá faced Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev on July 22, 2022, at ACA 141. He lost the bout after getting knocked out by a spinning backfist 44 seconds into the bout.

Macapá faced Mauricio Machado on October 28, 2022, at Shooto Brasil 111. He won the bout via TKO in the first round.

Macapá faced Akhmadkhan Bokov on March 9, 2023, at ACA 153: Dzhanaev vs. Pessoa, winning the bout via unanimous decision.

Macapá faced Alexander Kovalev on September 22, 2023, at ACA 163: Mamashov vs. Kolodko, winning the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the third round.

Macapá faced Nashkho Galaev on February 25, 2024, at ACA 171: Gasanov vs. Magomedov, losing the bout via split decision.

Personal life Prior to becoming a fighter, Teixeira worked as a shop assistant and motorcycle courier.

In October 2013, Teixeira's home was among hundreds destroyed in a fire tragedy in Macapá, Brazil.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Brandon Girtz Decision (split) Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 10

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Rogerio Ferreira Furtado Decision (unanimous) Shooto Brasil 134

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Rustam Asuev Decision (unanimous) ACA 188

Sochi, Russia Loss

Khasan Dadalov Decision (unanimous) ACA 183

Krasnodar, Russia Loss

Viskhan Kadirov Submission (rear-naked choke) ACA 180

Grozny, Russia Loss

Nashkho Galaev Decision (split) ACA 171

Krasnodar, Russia Win

Alexander Kovalev TKO (punches and elbows) ACA 163

Minsk, Belarus Win

Akhmadkhan Bokov Decision (unanimous) ACA 153

Moscow, Russia Win

Mauricio Machado TKO (punches) Shooto Brasil 111

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev KO (spinning backfist) ACA 141

Sochi, Russia Loss

Timur Nagibin Decision (unanimous) RCC 11

Yekaterinburg, Russia Win

Jaciel Lima TKO (punches) Shooto Brasil 110

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

John de Jesus Decision (split) Bellator 261

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Loss

Mikuru Asakura Decision (unanimous) Rizin 20

Saitama, Japan Win

Ashleigh Grimshaw TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 226

San Jose, California, United States Win

Kevin Croom Decision (unanimous) Bellator 218

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Loss

A.J. McKee KO (punch) Bellator 205

Boise, Idaho, United States Loss

Pat Curran Decision (unanimous) Bellator 184

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Daniel Weichel Decision (split) Bellator 177

Budapest, Hungary Win

Justin Lawrence Decision (unanimous) Bellator 167

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win

Milson Araujo Decision (unanimous) Eco Fight 17

Macapá, Brazil Win

Gleristone Santos Decision (split) Bellator 143

Hidalgo, Texas, United States Win

Fabrício Guerreiro Decision (split) Bellator 136

Irvine, California, United States Win

Scott Cleve Decision (split) Bellator 128

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win

Oberdan Vieira Tenorio Submission (rear-naked choke) Iron Man Vale Tudo 27

Macapá, Brazil Draw

Rivaldo Junior Draw (split) Shooto Brasil 40

Manaus, Brazil Win

Lucas Caio TKO (doctor stoppage) Shooto Brasil 38

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Francisco Cylderlan Lima da Silva KO (punch) MMA Rocks 1

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Rafael Macedo TKO (doctor stoppage) Shooto Brasil 35

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Hugo Viana Decision (split) UFC 147

Belo Horizonte, Brazil Win

Paulo Dinis Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) Amazon Fight 10

Belém, Brazil Win

Jamil Silveira da Conceicao Submission (guillotine choke) Golden Fight 2

Macapá, Brazil Win

Guilherme Matos Rodrigues KO (punch) Amazon Fight 9

Belém, Brazil Win

Rafael Carvalho Submission (rear-naked choke) Iron Man Vale Tudo 20

Macapá, Brazil Win

Michel Addario Bastos Decision (unanimous) Iron Man Championship: Champions

Belém, Brazil Win

Francisco Carvalho Jr. Submission (kimura) Hiro Super Fight 13

Belém, Brazil Win

Jimmy Lira Nascimento Submission (kimura) Gladiador Fight Amapá 1

Macapá, Brazil Win

Willian Cabocao Decision (unanimous) Super Pitbull Fight 6

Castanhal, Brazil Draw

Rodrigo de Lima Draw Arena Fighting Championship 1

Macapá, Brazil Win

Alisson Deivid Rodrigues Submission (armbar) MMA: Evolution 1

Macapá, Brazil Win

Marcio Alex dos Santos Vales Submission (armbar)

Win

Alex Pantoja dos Santos Submission (armbar)

Win

Marcio Alex dos Santos Vales Submission (armbar) Dragon Fight Championship 2

Macapá, Brazil

Mixed martial arts exhibition record Loss

Rodrigo Damm Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil (airdate)

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Giovanni Santos Submission (armbar) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil (airdate)

São Paulo, Brazil