John Macapá

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Teixeira and the second or paternal family name is da Conceição.
John Teixeira
BornJohn Teixeira da Conceição
(1986-11-18) November 18, 1986 (age 38)
Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Other namesMacapá
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Fighting out ofRio de Janeiro, Brazil
TeamNova União
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[1]
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total39
Wins27
By knockout8
By submission10
By decision9
Losses10
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision7
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

John Teixeira da Conceição (Portuguese: [tejˈʃejɾɐ]; 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.[2]

The Ultimate Fighter

In March 2012, it was revealed that Macapá would be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.[3] In the entry round, Macapá defeated Giovanni da Silva Santos, Jr. via submission in the first round to move into the house.[4]

Macapá was picked third (fifth overall) by Wanderlei Silva to be on Team Wanderlei.[5] He was then selected to face Rodrigo Damm in the quarterfinals of the tournament. He lost via split decision after three rounds.[6]

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.[7] He lost via split decision.[8] Macapá was released from the promotion after his loss to Viana.[9]

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.[10]

Macapá faced Fabrício Guerreiro at Bellator 136 on April 10, 2015.[11] 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.[12] A rib injury, however, forced Macapá out of the bout.[13]

Macapá was again scheduled to face another former Bellator Featherweight Champion in Pat Curran, at Bellator 167 on December 3, 2016.[14] However, an injury to Curran forced him out of the bout and, as a result, Macapá faced off against former UFC competitor Justin Lawrence.[15] 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.[16]

Macapá faced Daniel Weichel at Bellator 177 on April 14, 2017. He lost the fight via split decision.[17]

The bout with Curran was rescheduled for Bellator 184 on October 6, 2017.[18] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

Macapá faced A. J. McKee on September 21, 2018 at Bellator 205, replacing Pat Curran.[20] He lost the fight via knockout in round one.[21]

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.[22]

As the first fight of his new contract, Macapá faced Mikuru Asakura at Rizin 20 on December 31, 2019.[23] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.

Macapá faced John de Jesus at Bellator 261 on June 25, 2021.[24] He lost the close bout via split decision.[25]

On July 10, 2021, it was announced that he was no longer under contract with Bellator.[26]

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.[27]

Macapá faced Timur Nagibin on May 6, 2022 at RCC 11.[28] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[29]

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.[30]

Macapá faced Mauricio Machado on October 28, 2022 at Shooto Brasil 111. He won the bout via TKO in the first round.[31]

Macapá faced Akhmadkhan Bokov on March 9, 2023 at ACA 153: Dzhanaev vs. Pessoa, winning the bout via unanimous decision.[32]

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.[33]

Macapá faced Nashkho Galaev on February 25, 2024 at ACA 171: Gasanov vs. Magomedov, losing the bout via split decision.[34]

Personal life

Prior to becoming a fighter, Teixeira worked as a shop assistant and motorcycle courier.[1]

In October 2013, Teixeira's home was among hundreds destroyed in a fire tragedy in Macapá, Brazil.[9]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
39 matches 27 wins 10 losses
By knockout 8 2
By submission 10 1
By decision 9 7
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 27–10–2 Viskhan Kadirov Submission (rear-naked choke) ACA 180: Gadzhiev vs. Gaforov October 4, 2024 2 1:09 Grozny, Russia
Loss 27–9–2 Nashkho Galaev Decision (split) ACA 171: Gasanov vs. Magomedov February 25, 2024 3 5:00 Krasnodar, Russia
Win 27–8–2 Alexander Kovalev TKO (punches and elbows) ACA 163: Mamashov vs. Kolodko September 22, 2023 3 4:35 Minsk, Belarus
Win 26–8–2 Akhmadkhan Bokov Decision (unanimous) ACA 153: Dzhanaev vs. Pessoa March 9, 2023 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia Catchweight (149.9 lb) bout; Macapá missed weight.
Win 25–8–2 Mauricio Machado TKO (punches) Shooto Brasil 111 October 28, 2022 1 0:36 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 24–8–2 Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev KO (spinning backfist) ACA 141: Froes vs. Suleymanov July 22, 2022 1 0:44 Sochi, Russia
Loss 24–7–2 Timur Nagibin Decision (unanimous) RCC 11 May 6, 2022 3 5:00 Yekaterinburg, Russia
Win 24–6–2 Jaciel Lima TKO (punches) Shooto Brasil 110 December 18, 2021 1 1:38 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Catchweight (152 lb) bout.
Loss 23–6–2 John de Jesus Decision (split) Bellator 261 June 25, 2021 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss 23–5–2 Mikuru Asakura Decision (unanimous) Rizin 20 December 31, 2019 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 23–4–2 Ashleigh Grimshaw TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 226 September 7, 2019 2 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win 22–4–2 Kevin Croom Decision (unanimous) Bellator 218 March 22, 2019 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 21–4–2 A.J. McKee KO (punch) Bellator 205 September 21, 2018 1 1:09 Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss 21–3–2 Pat Curran Decision (unanimous) Bellator 184 October 6, 2017 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 21–2–2 Daniel Weichel Decision (split) Bellator 177 April 14, 2017 3 5:00 Budapest, Hungary
Win 21–1–2 Justin Lawrence Decision (unanimous) Bellator 167 December 3, 2016 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 20–1–2 Milson Araujo Decision (unanimous) Eco Fight Championship December 5, 2015 3 5:00 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win 19–1–2 Gleristone Santos Decision (split) Bellator 143 September 25, 2015 3 5:00 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win 18–1–2 Fabrício Guerreiro Decision (split) Bellator 136 April 10, 2015 3 5:00 Irvine, California, United States
Win 17–1–2 Scott Cleve Decision (split) Bellator 128 October 10, 2014 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 16–1–2 Oberdan Vieira Tenorio Submission (rear-naked choke) Iron Man Vale Tudo 27 March 15, 2014 3 3:20 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Draw 15–1–2 Rivaldo Junior Draw (split) Shooto: Brazil 40 June 23, 2013 3 5:00 Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Win 15–1–1 Lucas Caio TKO (doctor stoppage) Shooto: Brazil 38 April 19, 2013 1 2:58 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 14–1–1 Francisco Cylderlan Lima da Silva KO (punch) MMA Rocks December 8, 2012 1 0:32 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 13–1–1 Rafael Macedo TKO (doctor stoppage) Shooto: Brazil 35 October 20, 2012 1 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 12–1–1 Hugo Viana Decision (split) UFC 147 June 23, 2012 3 5:00 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil Catchweight (150 lbs) bout; Teixeira missed weight.
Win 12–0–1 Paulo Dinis Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) Amazon Fight 10 December 7, 2011 2 2:10 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win 11–0–1 Jamil Silveira da Conceicao Submission (guillotine choke) Golden Fight 2 October 8, 2011 1 N/A Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win 10–0–1 Guilherme Matos Rodrigues KO (punch) Amazon Fight 9 September 15, 2011 3 4:01 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win 9–0–1 Rafael Carvalho Submission (rear-naked choke) Iron Man Vale Tudo 20 September 4, 2010 3 3:47 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win 8–0–1 Michel Addario Bastos Decision (unanimous) Iron Man Championship: Champions April 19, 2009 3 5:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win 7–0–1 Francisco Carvalho Jr. Submission (kimura) Hiro Super Fight 13 March 13, 2009 1 2:10 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win 6–0–1 Jimmy Lira Nascimento Submission (kimura) Gladiador Fight January 31, 2009 1 2:07 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win 5–0–1 Willian Cabocao Decision (unanimous) Super Pitbull Fight December 4, 2008 3 5:00 Castanhal, Pará, Brazil
Draw 4–0–1 Rodrigo de Lima Draw Arena Fighting Championship September 27, 2008 3 5:00 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win 4–0 Alisson Deivid Rodrigues Submission (armbar) MMA: Evolution 1 July 5, 2008 3 3:27 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win 3–0 Marcio Alex dos Santos Vales Submission (armbar) WCC: W-Combat 2 September 15, 2007 1 2:03 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win 2–0 Alex Pantoja dos Santos Submission (armbar) WCC: W-Combat 2 September 15, 2007 1 1:59 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Win 1–0 Marcio Alex dos Santos Vales Submission (armbar) Dragon Fight Championship September 12, 2007 3 1:24 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–1 Rodrigo Damm Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil May 13, 2012 (airdate) 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil preliminary round.
Win 1–0 Giovanni Santos Submission (armbar) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil March 25, 2012 (airdate) 1 0:00 São Paulo, Brazil The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil elimination round.

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