UFC 312: Tallison Teixeira’s Spectacular Debut Capped with Shoey Celebration

Tallison Teixeira made a stunning entrance into the UFC, delivering a performance that couldn’t have been more impressive. The Brazilian heavyweight, known for being the tallest fighter on the current roster, made quick work of his opponent Justin Tafa during the main card of UFC 312 in Sydney.

Teixeira’s dominating victory came in a mere 13 seconds, as he swiftly dismantled the New Zealand fighter. This remarkable performance earned him a $50,000 bonus, which he celebrated in true Australian fashion with a traditional ‘shoey’ – drinking from a shoe.

The 35-second bout saw Teixeira land a devastating elbow in close quarters, immediately flooring Tafa. A follow-up knee prompted the referee to halt the fight, securing Teixeira’s victory.

This win brings Teixeira’s professional record to an unblemished 8-0, with seven of those victories coming by knockout. As a recent addition from the Contender Series, Teixeira has yet to go the distance in any of his fights, finishing all opponents within the first round. Notably, three of these wins occurred in less than 60 seconds.

Teixeira’s explosive UFC debut and subsequent celebration have certainly made him a fighter to watch in the heavyweight division.