John Macapá

John Teixeira da ConceiÃÂ§ÃÂ£o (; born November 18, 1986), commonly known as John MacapÃÂ¡, 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 '.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

From September 2007 to December 2011, MacapÃÂ¡ amassed an undefeated record of 12Ã¢ÂÂ0Ã¢ÂÂ1, fighting exclusively in his native Brazil.

MacapÃÂ¡ 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 MacapÃÂ¡ would be a participant on '. In the entry round, MacapÃÂ¡ defeated Giovanni da Silva Santos Jr. via submission in the first round to move into the house.

MacapÃÂ¡ 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

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

Bellator MMA

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

MacapÃÂ¡ faced FabrÃÂcio Guerreiro at Bellator 136 on April 10, 2015. He won the fight by split decision.

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

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

MacapÃÂ¡ 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, MacapÃÂ¡ faced off against former UFC competitor Justin Lawrence. Throughout the fight, MacapÃÂ¡ utilized leg kicks to nullify the movement of Lawrence, while continuously moving forward with power punches. After three rounds, MacapÃÂ¡ was awarded a victory via unanimous decision.

MacapÃÂ¡ 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.

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

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

MacapÃÂ¡ 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, MacapÃÂ¡ faced Mikuru Asakura at Rizin 20 on December 31, 2019. He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.

MacapÃÂ¡ 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

MacapÃÂ¡ faced Jaciel Lima on December 18, 2021, at Shooto Brasil 110. He won the bout via TKO in the first round.

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

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

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

MacapÃÂ¡ faced Akhmadkhan Bokov on March 9, 2023, at , winning the bout via unanimous decision.

MacapÃÂ¡ faced Alexander Kovalev on September 22, 2023, at , winning the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the third round.

MacapÃÂ¡ faced Nashkho Galaev on February 25, 2024, at , 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 MacapÃÂ¡, Brazil.

Mixed martial arts record

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

References

External links

John MacapÃÂ¡ from UFC Fans