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
Wednesday, June 16, 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 Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.

Fight stats

Joao Zeferino
Jason Ponet
0
Knockdowns
1
-
Significant strikes
-
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
46 of 61
Total strikes
19 of 26
2 of 4
Takedowns
0 of 0
50%
Takedown accuracy
-
1
Submission attempts
0
-
Reversals
-
-
Control time
-

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
1
-
Sig. str.
-
31 of 45
Total str.
19 of 26
1 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
-
Ctrl
-
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
-
Sig. str.
-
15 of 16
Total str.
0 of 0
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
1
Sub. att
0
-
Ctrl
-

Betting Odds

Joao Zeferino
-546
85% implied win probability
Open: -353Best: -485
Jason Ponet
+372
21% implied win probability
Open: +263Best: +450

Average moneyline across 11 sportsbooks.

SportsbookJoao ZeferinoJason Ponet
BetAnything-485+385
BetOnline-700+450
Bookmaker-559+383
Bovada-550+375
Cloudbet-541+381
DraftKings-560+350
MyBookie-520+385
Pinnacle-538+381
sportsbetio-556+294
sports-interaction-545+360
unibet-500+350

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

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 Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.

Referee
Vitor Ribeiro
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Joao Zeferino 67%33% Jason Ponet

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

21-9-0
Record
0-1-0
1690
Power Index rating
1564
0
Win Streak
0
40
Age
37
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
-
Reach
75"
191 cm
Orthodox
Stance
-
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Brazil
Nationality
France

Striking Profile

0.83
SLpM
5.60
36%
Str. Acc.
-
2.60
SApM
5.07
48%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.50
TD Avg.
-
5%
TD Acc.
-
50%
TD Def.
-
1.00
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Joao Zeferino · 4-1
  • W
    Rafael Cerqueira
    LMC 1 · Jun 6, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Andronico Borges
    Brothers Fight Champion 3 · Sep 6, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 0:10
  • W
    Yan Cabral
    ADXC 6 · Oct 25, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:20 · Middleweight
  • L
    Mikhail Rogozin
    RCC 20 · Oct 18, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Middleweight
  • W
    Bruno Antonietta
    ADXC 3 · Mar 2, 2024
    Submission · R3 · 2:45 · Middleweight
Jason Ponet · 3-2
  • W
    Ibrahima Mane
    Ares FC 39: Jbalia vs. Diatta · Apr 3, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    Zhenyang Zhang
    Zhenhua Hero · Dec 27, 2025
    Decision · Lightweight
  • L
    Acoidan Duque
    BRAVE CF 95 · May 30, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • W
    Uelson de Jesus
    IFL 4: Welcome to Hell · Mar 23, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 4:22 · Lightweight
  • W
    Yakup Kilic
    Patong Combat Night 7 · Feb 9, 2025
    Unanimous Decision

Career Averages

Based on 8 fights · 3 fights
12.5
Avg sig. strikes
84.0
1.25
Avg takedowns
0.00
3:14
Avg control time
-
14
Career high strikes
84
4
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Joao Zeferino
Strike target
Jason Ponet
72%
Head
82%
20%
Body
18%
8%
Leg
0%
Joao Zeferino
Strike position
Jason Ponet
22%
Distance
0%
3%
Clinch
0%
75%
Ground
100%