Tallison Teixeira, the tallest fighter in the UFC, quickly defeated Justin Tafa in just 13 seconds at UFC 312 in Sydney, earning a $50,000 bonus and maintaining his undefeated record with an eighth consecutive knockout.
Tallison Teixeira couldn’t have imagined a better UFC debut. Really, it was a dream come true!
Standing as the tallest fighter on the current roster, this Brazilian heavyweight faced off against Justin Tafa. In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment at UFC 312 in Sydney, he dismantled the New Zealander in just 13 seconds. Can you believe it?
For his spectacular finish, “Xicao” pocketed an extra $50,000 bonus. And of course, he celebrated with the classic shoey—cheers to a flawless weekend Down Under!
Check out the video below. It’s worth a watch.
With this victory, Teixeira’s professional record improved to a perfect 8-0. Seven of those wins are knockouts! The fight ended in just 35 seconds after a devastating elbow in the clinch dropped Tafa. A knee sealed the deal, prompting the referee to step in.
Having recently joined from the Contender Series, Teixeira has never gone the distance in MMA. He’s finished all eight opponents in under five minutes—three times within the first minute. Impressive, right?
Catch his thrilling UFC 312 finish below.