Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2019 Regular Season
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Joao Zeferino
BrazilJoao Zeferino
“The Brazilian Samurai”
21-9-0
RESULT

Joao Zeferino def. Bojan Velickovic (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Bojan Velickovic
SerbiaBojan Velickovic
“Serbian Steel”
15-6-1
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, United States

Joao Zeferino defeated Bojan Velickovic by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2019 Regular Season, held Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.

Judges' Scorecards

Unknown Judge
#ZeferinoVelickovic
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Unknown Judge
#ZeferinoVelickovic
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Unknown Judge
#ZeferinoVelickovic
1––
2––
3––
Total2928

Fan Scorecards

100%
Zeferino
0%
Velickovic
1 fan scorecard submitted
●30–27 Zeferino100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Zeferino
R2
100%
Zeferino
R3
100%
Zeferino

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Joao Zeferino vs Bojan Velickovic?

Joao Zeferino defeated Bojan Velickovic by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2019 Regular Season, held Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.

What were the judges' scorecards for Joao Zeferino vs Bojan Velickovic?

The judges scored it 30–27, 30–27, 29–28 — Joao Zeferino won the decision.

Referee
Keith Peterson
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Joao Zeferino 57%43% Bojan Velickovic

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
15-6-1
1534
Elo rating
1482
0
Win Streak
0
40
Age
37
5'11"
180 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
—
Reach
76"
193 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Brazil
Nationality
Serbia

Striking Profile

0.83
SLpM
2.18
36%
Str. Acc.
34%
2.60
SApM
2.31
48%
Str. Def.
57%

Grappling Profile

0.50
TD Avg.
0.67
5%
TD Acc.
25%
50%
TD Def.
55%
1.00
Sub. Avg.
0.50

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Joao Zeferino · 4-1
  • L
    Dilano Taylor
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, May 6, 2022
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Jason Ponet
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 17, 2021
    Submission · R2 · 2:16 · Welterweight
  • W
    Gleison Tibau
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Apr 29, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Bojan Velickovic
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, Jul 11, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Yuri Villefort
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Aug 16, 2018
    Submission · R3 · 1:10 · Welterweight
Bojan Velickovic · 4-1
  • L
    Ronald Paradeiser
    OKTAGON 72: VÉMOLA VS. VÉGH 3Sat, Jun 14, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 1:31 · Welterweight
  • W
    Andreas Michailidis
    OKTAGON 51Fri, Dec 29, 2023
    Submission · R3 · 3:21 · Welterweight
  • W
    David Kozma
    OKTAGON 46: Dalisda vs. AustinSat, Sep 16, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 3:45 · Welterweight
  • W
    Christian Jungwirth
    OKTAGON 44: Langer vs. PoppeckSat, Jun 17, 2023
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Ion Surdu
    OKTAGON 40: KOZMA VS. SIWIECSat, Mar 4, 2023
    Submission · R1 · 1:56 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 15 fights
12.5
Avg sig. strikes
28.9
0.50
Avg takedowns
0.67
3:14
Avg control time
1:17
14
Career high strikes
59
1
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Joao Zeferino
Strike target
Bojan Velickovic
72%
Head
56%
20%
Body
24%
8%
Leg
20%
Joao Zeferino
Strike position
Bojan Velickovic
80%
Distance
85%
12%
Clinch
10%
8%
Ground
5%