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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22:   John Teixeira weighs in during the UFC 147 weigh in at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 22, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22:   John Teixeira weighs in during the UFC 147 weigh in at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 22, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22:   (L-R) Opponents John Teixeira and Hugo "Wolverine" Viana face off after weighing in during the UFC 147 weigh in at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 22, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   A tattoo is seen on the back of Hugo "Wolverine" Viana before his UFC 147 featherweight bout against John Teixeira at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   (L-R) Hugo "Wolverine" Viana punches John Teixeira during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   (L-R) Hugo "Wolverine" Viana kicks John Teixeira during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   (R-L) Hugo "Wolverine" Viana punches John Teixeira during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   (R-L) Hugo "Wolverine" Viana punches John Teixeira during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   (L-R) Hugo "Wolverine" Viana punches John Teixeira during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   (L-R) John Teixeira and Hugo "Wolverine" Viana trade punches during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   (R-L) John Teixeira punches Hugo "Wolverine" Viana during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   (R-L) Hugo "Wolverine" Viana punches John Teixeira during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   (R-L) Hugo "Wolverine" Viana kicks John Teixeira during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   (R-L) Hugo "Wolverine" Viana punches John Teixeira during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   (L-R) John Teixeira punches Hugo "Wolverine" Viana during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   (L-R) Hugo "Wolverine" Viana punches John Teixeira during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   Hugo "Wolverine" Viana reacts after his three-round battle against John Teixeira  at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   Hugo "Wolverine" Viana reacts after his three-round battle against John Teixeira  at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   Hugo "Wolverine" Viana reacts after his split decision victory over John Teixeira  at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23:   Hugo "Wolverine" Viana reacts after his split decision victory over John Teixeira  at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22:   John Teixeira weighs in during the UFC 147 weigh in at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 22, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: John Teixeira weighs in during the UFC 147 weigh in at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 22, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

John Teixeira

When and why did you start training and fighting?
I started and was eager to learn martial arts. I started training in 2006. i had no interest in fighting MMA, but after an invitation from a teacher, I debuted in MMA in 2007.

How many bouts do you have? Any titles?
14 fights. No titles yet.

What were the best results of your fights? Have you ever fought a famous fighter?
It was a fight against Rodrigo Monstro, who was almost 20 lbs heavier than me. I fought against Michel Bastos, a fight with a lot of striking, and William Roberts, hard fight which ended with a beautiful knockout.

How is your diet during training?
I eat a lot of protein, avoids fat. When training to fight, I reduce carbs at night and all food in general.

What's your favorite tecnique?
Armlock from the guard, a move that gave me some victories.

What does it mean to you, to fight in the UFC?
It's every fighters dream, it's where the best are today. 

Do you have a heroes? 
Chapolin Colorado, for the messy fun and easy laughter that he provides us till this day. 

What is your educational background?
I finished High School.

What did you do before you started fighting?
I used to help in a delivery place.
   
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