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

Joao Zeferino def. Jason Ponet (Submission)

Submission · Round 2 · 2:16
Jason Ponet
Jason 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.

Referee
Vitor Ribeiro
Pre-fight comparison▾

Tale of the Tape

21-9-0
Record
0-1-0
0
Win Streak
0
40
Age
37
5'11"
Height
5'11"
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Reach
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Stance
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Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
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Nationality
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Striking Profile

0.83
SLpM
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36%
Str. Acc.
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2.60
SApM
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—
Str. Def.
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Grappling Profile

0.50
TD Avg.
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5%
TD Acc.
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50%
TD Def.
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—
Sub. Avg.
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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
    Vladimir Kanunnikov
    One Championship - One Friday Fights 8Fri, Mar 10, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • 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

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 0 fights
12.5
Avg sig. strikes
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0.50
Avg takedowns
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3:14
Avg control time
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14
Career high strikes
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1
Career high TDs
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Strike Distribution

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