Tallison Teixeira, known as “Xicão,” is set to compete at UFC 325 on Saturday, March 31, 2023. After suffering his first career loss in professional MMA, Xicão faces a challenging opponent in Tai Tuivasa, who is ranked and competing in his home country of Australia.
Upcoming Fight: Xicão vs. Tuivasa at UFC 325
Despite the unfavorable circumstances, Xicão exudes confidence. He believes the matchup against Tuivasa presents an opportunity he can capitalize on. In an exclusive interview, he highlighted the contrasting styles between the two fighters. Xicão characterized Tuivasa as a pure striker with a strong offensive game, but one who may leave openings for exploitation.
Xicão’s Strategy and Confidence
- Focused on finishing the fight quickly, aiming for a knockout or submission.
- Believes Tuivasa’s lack of grappling will work to his advantage.
- Stresses the importance of not leaving the outcome to the judges.
“Tai is a fighter who enjoys striking. He may have trained in wrestling, but I still think this is a favorable matchup for me,” said Xicão. “He is tough and experienced, but I am entering this fight with great confidence.”
Team Change and Training Evolution
Since his defeat to Derrick Lewis, Xicão has made significant changes to his preparation. He left Team Lucas Mineiro and joined CornerMan FC to find better training opportunities. According to Xicão, the move was amicable and driven by his desire for growth and access to more heavyweights for training.
- Xicão spent five to six months training with his new team.
- He mentioned the importance of having quality sparring partners, particularly in his division.
Other Brazilian Fighters at UFC 325
In addition to Xicão’s fight, UFC 325 will feature two other Brazilian fighters. Maurício Ruffy will compete against Rafael Fiziev in the lightweight (70 kg) division. Meanwhile, the main event sees Diego Lopes challenge Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title (66 kg).
As the UFC 325 event approaches, fans can expect an exciting night filled with high-stakes matchups. Tallison Teixeira’s confidence and strategic approach could play a crucial role in his career comeback against Tai Tuivasa.
