Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular Season
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Joao Zeferino
BrazilJoao Zeferino
“The Brazilian Samurai”
21-9-0
RESULT

Joao Zeferino def. Jason Ponet (Submission)

Submission · Round 2 · 2:16
Jason Ponet
FranceJason Ponet
“THE AMAZONIAN SAMOURAI”
0-1-0
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, United States

Joao Zeferino defeated Jason Ponet by Submission in round 2 (2:16) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular Season, held Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Joao Zeferino vs Jason Ponet?

Joao Zeferino defeated Jason Ponet by Submission in round 2 (2:16) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular Season, held Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.

Referee
Vitor Ribeiro
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Joao Zeferino 63%37% Jason Ponet

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
0-1-0
1551
Elo rating
1456
0
Win Streak
0
40
Age
37
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
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Reach
75"
191 cm
Orthodox
Stance
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Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Brazil
Nationality
France

Striking Profile

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

Grappling Profile

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

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
Jason Ponet · 0-5
  • L
    Łukasz Rajewski
    OKTAGON 54: KINCL vs. WAWRZYNIAKSat, Mar 2, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Vladimir Kanunnikov
    ONE Friday Fights 8Fri, Mar 10, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · Lightweight
  • L
    Joao Zeferino
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 17, 2021
    Submission · R2 · 2:16 · Welterweight
  • L
    Ray Cooper III
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Apr 29, 2021
    Submission · R1 · 1:23 · Welterweight
  • L
    Joilton Santos
    ACA 85: ACB 85, RiminiSat, Apr 21, 2018
    Decision · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 1 fight
12.5
Avg sig. strikes
84.0
0.50
Avg takedowns
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3:14
Avg control time
—
14
Career high strikes
84
1
Career high TDs
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Strike Distribution

Joao Zeferino
Strike target
Jason Ponet
72%
Head
82%
20%
Body
18%
8%
Leg
0%
Joao Zeferino
Strike position
Jason Ponet
80%
Distance
—
12%
Clinch
—
8%
Ground
—