Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Joao Zeferino def. Gleison Tibau (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
33-14-0
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, United States
Joao Zeferino defeated Gleison Tibau by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular Season, held Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
1
Zeferino
–
1
Tibau
●29–28 Zeferino●29–28 Tibau
All 2 media scorecards▾
- Sherdog.com29–28Zeferino
- MMAMania.com29–28Tibau
Fan Scorecards
100%
Zeferino
0%
Tibau
2 fan scorecards submitted
●29–28 Zeferino100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Zeferino
R2
100%
Zeferino
R3
100%
Tibau
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Joao Zeferino vs Gleison Tibau?
Joao Zeferino defeated Gleison Tibau by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular Season, held Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.
What were the judges' scorecards for Joao Zeferino vs Gleison Tibau?
The judges scored it 29–28, 29–28, 29–28 — Joao Zeferino won the decision.
Referee
Vitor Ribeiro
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Joao Zeferino 54%46% Gleison Tibau
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
21-9-0
Record
33-14-0
1536
Elo rating
1511
0
Win Streak
0
40
Age
42
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
—
Reach
71"
180 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Brazil
Nationality
Brazil
Striking Profile
0.83
SLpM
1.95
36%
Str. Acc.
31%
2.60
SApM
2.51
48%
Str. Def.
63%
Grappling Profile
0.50
TD Avg.
4.08
5%
TD Acc.
53%
50%
TD Def.
92%
1.00
Sub. Avg.
0.80
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Joao Zeferino · 4-1
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, May 6, 2022Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 17, 2021Submission · R2 · 2:16 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Apr 29, 2021Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, Jul 11, 2019Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Aug 16, 2018Submission · R3 · 1:10 · Welterweight
Gleison Tibau · 2-3
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2022 Season PFL ChampionshipsFri, Nov 25, 2022Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 175 lb Catchweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, May 6, 2022Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2021 PlayoffsFri, Aug 13, 2021Submission · R1 · 2:17 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 17, 2021Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Apr 29, 2021Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 2 fights · 28 fights
12.5
Avg sig. strikes
21.5
0.50
Avg takedowns
3.00
3:14
Avg control time
3:42
14
Career high strikes
56
1
Career high TDs
11
Strike Distribution
Joao Zeferino
Strike target
Gleison Tibau
72%
Head
78%
20%
Body
15%
8%
Leg
7%
Joao Zeferino
Strike position
Gleison Tibau
80%
Distance
64%
12%
Clinch
16%
8%
Ground
20%