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Joao Zeferino vs Rafael Natal

Joao Zeferino is 21-9-0; Rafael Natal is 21-9-1. Rafael Natal is 3 years older than Joao Zeferino. Rafael Natal is 1" · 3 cm taller than Joao Zeferino. They have met once: Joao Zeferino 0, Rafael Natal 1.

Joao Zeferino
Brazil
Joao Zeferino
“The Brazilian Samurai” · 21-9-0
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Met once
Rafael Natal
Brazil
Rafael Natal
“Sapo” · 21-9-1
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Style & credentials

Joao Zeferino

No background on record

Camp · Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu · Brazil
Rafael Natal
BJJ
  • —Black belt · BJJVinicius "Draculino" Magalhaes and Renzo Gracie
  • —Ring of Combat Middleweight ChampionshipRing of Combat
  • 2005Champion · IBJJF Worldsblue belt
  • —Gracie Barra Belo HorizonteBrazilian jiu Jitsu · 2003-2008
Camp · Renzo Gracie Academy · New York City, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

72%
Head
58%
20%
Body
14%
8%
Leg
28%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Joao Zeferinolast 8 fights
22%75%
Rafael Natallast 17 fights
66%12%22%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Joao Zeferino· from fights outside the UFC Rafael Natal· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
0.833.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Joao Zeferino · Poor · better than 1% of UFC fightersRafael Natal · Average · better than 40% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.602.48
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Joao Zeferino · Good · better than 77% of UFC fightersRafael Natal · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.502.55
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Joao Zeferino · Below avg · better than 22% of UFC fightersRafael Natal · Good · better than 81% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
6%34%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Joao Zeferino · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fightersRafael Natal · Average · better than 41% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
50%77%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Joao Zeferino · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fightersRafael Natal · Good · better than 79% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.000.50
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Joao Zeferino · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersRafael Natal · Average · better than 56% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

0.83
Strikes landed / min
3.10
2.60
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.48
0.50 / 8.3
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.55 / 7.5
6%
Takedown accuracy
34%
50%
Takedown defence
77%
3:14
Control time / fight
3:09
1.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.50

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Joao Zeferino2 UFC fights · 25 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
64%16/51
8%2/5
8%2/6
Clinch
0%0/1
12%3/3
0%0/0
Ground
8%2/2
0%0/0
0%0/0
Rafael Natal17 UFC fights · 656 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
32%207/717
9%62/132
25%163/200
Clinch
5%36/58
4%25/33
3%18/20
Ground
21%136/201
1%6/6
0%3/3

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Joao ZeferinoRafael Natal

Frequently asked questions

Have Joao Zeferino and Rafael Natal ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold (Sat, May 18, 2013), where Rafael Natal won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Joao Zeferino and Rafael Natal?

Joao Zeferino is 21-9-0 and Rafael Natal is 21-9-1.

Who is taller, Joao Zeferino or Rafael Natal?

Rafael Natal is taller at 6'0" · 183 cm; Joao Zeferino stands 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, Joao Zeferino or Rafael Natal?

Rafael Natal is 43 and Joao Zeferino is 40.

Who has more finishes, Joao Zeferino or Rafael Natal?

Joao Zeferino has 22 wins inside the distance (5 by KO/TKO, 17 by submission); Rafael Natal has 12 wins (4 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission).