Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Dilano Taylor
The Postman
14-5-0
RESULT

Dilano Taylor def. Joao Zeferino (Decision)

Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Joao Zeferino
The Brazilian Samurai
21-9-0
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Esports Stadium Arlington, Arlington, United States

Dilano Taylor defeated Joao Zeferino by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular Season, held Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Esports Stadium Arlington, Arlington. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 28-29, Dilano Taylor won the decision.

Fight stats

Dilano Taylor
Joao Zeferino
0
Knockdowns
0
-
Significant strikes
-
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
47 of 94
Total strikes
38 of 53
1 of 1
Takedowns
4 of 10
100%
Takedown accuracy
40%
0
Submission attempts
2
-
Reversals
-
-
Control time
-

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
-
Sig. str.
-
18 of 26
Total str.
14 of 17
1 of 1
Takedowns
3 of 4
0
Sub. att
2
-
Ctrl
-
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
-
Sig. str.
-
8 of 34
Total str.
6 of 13
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 2
0
Sub. att
0
-
Ctrl
-
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
-
Sig. str.
-
21 of 34
Total str.
18 of 23
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 4
0
Sub. att
0
-
Ctrl
-

Judges' Scorecards

#TaylorZeferino
1910
2109
3109
Total2928
#TaylorZeferino
1910
2109
3109
Total2928
#TaylorZeferino
1910
2109
3910
Total2829

Media Scores

1
Taylor
-
0
Zeferino
29-28 Taylor
All 1 media scorecards
  • Sherdog.com29-28Taylor

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Betting Odds

Dilano Taylor
+220
31% implied win probability
Open: +220Best: +220
Joao Zeferino
-333
77% implied win probability
Open: -333Best: -333

Average moneyline across 1 sportsbooks.

SportsbookDilano TaylorJoao Zeferino
Betway+220-333

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dilano Taylor vs Joao Zeferino?

Dilano Taylor defeated Joao Zeferino by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular Season, held Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Esports Stadium Arlington, Arlington. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 28-29, Dilano Taylor won the decision.

What were the judges' scorecards for Dilano Taylor vs Joao Zeferino?

The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 28-29, Dilano Taylor won the decision.

Referee
Gary Copeland
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Dilano Taylor 53%47% Joao Zeferino

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

14-5-0
Record
21-9-0
1720
Power Index rating
1700
0
Win Streak
0
29
Age
40
6'3"
191 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
-
-
Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

-
SLpM
0.83
-
Str. Acc.
36%
-
SApM
2.60
-
Str. Def.
48%

Grappling Profile

-
TD Avg.
0.50
-
TD Acc.
5%
-
TD Def.
50%
-
Sub. Avg.
1.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Dilano Taylor · 4-1
  • W
    Fury FC 116 · Feb 20, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    Fury FC 111 · Nov 9, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 3:43 · Welterweight
  • W
    XFC 51: Evolution · Sep 27, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:05 · Welterweight
  • W
    BTC 23: Revolution · Mar 16, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2023 Regular Season · Jun 22, 2023
    Knockout · R2 · 1:13 · Welterweight
Joao Zeferino · 4-1
  • W
    LMC 1 · Jun 6, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Brothers Fight Champion 3 · Sep 6, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 0:10
  • W
    ADXC 6 · Oct 25, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:20 · Middleweight
  • L
    RCC 20 · Oct 18, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Middleweight
  • W
    ADXC 3 · Mar 2, 2024
    Submission · R3 · 2:45 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 6 fights · 8 fights
-
Avg sig. strikes
12.5
0.33
Avg takedowns
1.25
-
Avg control time
3:14
-
Career high strikes
14
1
Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Dilano Taylor
Strike target
Joao Zeferino
-
Head
72%
-
Body
20%
-
Leg
8%
Dilano Taylor
Strike position
Joao Zeferino
0%
Distance
22%
0%
Clinch
3%
100%
Ground
75%