Wed Sep 18 02:01:04 UTC 2024: ## Tallison Teixeira Earns UFC Contract with Brutal Knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series
**Las Vegas, NV** – Brazilian heavyweight Tallison Teixeira impressed on Dana White’s Contender Series Tuesday, earning a UFC contract with a devastating knockout victory. Teixeira (7-0) faced a tough challenge in Arthur Lopes (6-2), but ultimately prevailed in the second round with a powerful right hand and hammerfist combination.
The stoppage came at 1:57 of the round, adding another knockout to Teixeira’s impressive resume. All seven of his professional fights have ended in finishes, including six knockouts and one submission.
At 6’7″, Teixeira would be among the tallest fighters on the UFC roster, standing alongside Robelis Despaigne and Alexander Volkov.
Teixeira’s victory comes after a long layoff for Lopes, who had only fought once since August 2018. This was Lopes’ first loss since 2015.
The victory puts Teixeira in prime position to join the UFC, adding another exciting heavyweight to the roster.
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