Fighter

Joao Zeferino

"The Brazilian Samurai"

28-11-0

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 2-0

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Joao Zeferino holds a professional MMA record of 28-11-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 39 bouts on record. Joao Zeferino has won 28 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 17 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Joao Zeferino lands 0.83 significant strikes per minute with 36% accuracy and averages 0.50 takedowns per 15 minutes. Joao Zeferino also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: May 5, 2022. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1986-01-15
Age: 40
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

Punch power74

Kick power96

Punch speed52

Kick speed63

Accuracy55

Takedowns95

Ground striking95

Submissions97

Chin79

Body strength75

Cardio65

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 21-9-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed0.83per min

36% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.60per min

48% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.50per 15 min

5% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

Career history

WIN
vs Rafael Cerqueira
LMC 1· Jun 6, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 27-11 vs 11-4
UD
WIN
vs Andronico Borges
Brothers Fight Champion 3· Sep 6, 2025· 26-11 vs 1-10
TKO
R1 · 0:10
LOSS
vs Mikhail Rogozin
RCC 20· Oct 18, 2024· Middleweight· 26-10 vs 22-6
UD
LOSS
vs Dilano Taylor
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular Season· May 5, 2022· Welterweight· 26-9 vs 8-1
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jason Ponet
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular Season· Jun 16, 2021· Welterweight· 25-9 vs 20-13-1
SUB
R2 · 2:16
WIN
vs Gleison Tibau
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular Season· Apr 28, 2021· Welterweight· 24-9 vs 34-14
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bojan Velickovic
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2019 Regular Season· Jul 10, 2019· Welterweight· 23-9 vs 16-9-2
UD
R3 · 0:00
WIN
vs Yuri Villefort
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2018 Regular Season· Aug 15, 2018· Welterweight· 22-9 vs 11-6
SUB
R3 · 1:10
WIN
vs Paul Bradley
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2018 Regular Season· Jul 4, 2018· Welterweight· 21-9 vs 23-8
KO
R1 · 1:58
LOSS
vs Herman Terrado
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL: Daytona· Jun 30, 2017· Welterweight· 21-8 vs 14-3-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jason High
WSOF 33: Branch vs. Magalhaes· Oct 7, 2016· Catchweight· 20-8 vs 20-5
TKO
R3 · 0:51
LOSS
vs Jon Fitch
WSOF 30: Branch vs. Starks· Apr 2, 2016· Welterweight· 20-7 vs 28-7-1
UD
LOSS
vs Brian Foster
WSOF 25: Lightweight Tournament· Nov 20, 2015· Lightweight· 20-6 vs 25-8
TKO
R2 · 4:51
WIN
vs Jorge Patino
WSOF 25: Lightweight Tournament· Nov 20, 2015· Lightweight· 19-6 vs 38-16-2
SUB
R1 · 1:24
WIN
vs Brian Foster
WSOF 25: Lightweight Tournament· Nov 20, 2015· Lightweight· 18-6 vs 24-7
SUB
R1 · 1:46
WIN
vs Juliano Santos
Imortal FC 1· Jun 13, 2015· Lightweight· 17-6 vs 9-2
SUB
R1 · 1:29
WIN
vs Jeovane Santana
Octtagon Fight Night 1· Dec 13, 2014· Welterweight· 16-6 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 1:35
WIN
vs Gilmar Dutra Lima
Nitrix Fight Evolution 4· Nov 21, 2014· Welterweight· 15-6 vs 24-14-1
SUB
R1 · 3:57
WIN
vs Jackson Miranda
Fighten 1· May 11, 2014· Catchweight· 14-6 vs 5-2
SUB
R1 · 3:25
WIN
vs Edson Mosca
São José Super Fight· Mar 29, 2014· 13-6 vs 8-6
TKO
LOSS
vs Elias Silverio
UFCUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader· Sep 4, 2013· Welterweight· 13-5 vs 8-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Rafael Natal
UFCUFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold· May 18, 2013· Middleweight· 13-4 vs 15-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Wellington Monalisa×1Title bout · Title win #1
NCF 14· Mar 9, 2013· Middleweight· 12-4 vs 10-8-1
SUB
R1 · 2:46
WIN
vs Thiago Rela
Sao Paulo Regional· Dec 8, 2012· 11-4 vs 4-1
SUB
WIN
vs Givago Francisco
Nitrix Champion Fight· Aug 18, 2012· 10-4 vs 3-0
DEC
WIN
vs Deyvison Santos
Santa Catarina Regional· Jul 15, 2012· 9-4 vs 2-1
SUB
WIN
vs Vagner Tiburcio
São José Super Fight· Jun 9, 2012· 8-4 vs 10-6
DEC
WIN
vs TBA
Santa Catarina Regional· Nov 26, 2011· 7-4
TKO
WIN
vs Sean Salmon
NAFC: Unleashed· Nov 18, 2011· Catchweight· 6-4 vs 18-17
SUB
R1 · 0:25
LOSS
vs Eddie Larrea
Konquer the Kage· Jul 25, 2009· 6-3 vs 3-3
TKO
WIN
vs Joshua Thorpe
Alabama Regional· Mar 21, 2009· 5-3 vs 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs Eric Thompson
Louisiana Regional· Mar 14, 2009· 4-3 vs 5-5
SUB
WIN
vs Colby McMahon
Atlas Fights· Feb 21, 2009· 3-3 vs 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Brazil Regional· Dec 12, 2007· 2-3
SUB
WIN
vs Marcelo Silva
Curitiba Top Fight· Jun 24, 2007· 1-3 vs 0-0
SUB
LOSS
vs Kaue Dudus
Santa Catarina Regional· Mar 10, 2007· 1-2 vs 3-3
DEC
LOSS
vs Leandro Rangel
Santa Catarina Regional· Nov 4, 2006· 1-1 vs 3-0
TKO
LOSS
vs TBA
Santa Catarina Regional· Jul 16, 2006· 1-0
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Santa Catarina Regional· Nov 26, 2005· 0-0
DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1617▲9
Peak: 1739Jul 11, 2019
Rated fights: 33

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joao Zeferino fight next?

Joao Zeferino has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Joao Zeferino's record?

Joao Zeferino's professional MMA record is 28-11-0.

Who is Joao Zeferino fighting next?

Joao Zeferino's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Joao Zeferino fight last?

Joao Zeferino most recently fought Dilano Taylor at Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular Season on Thursday, May 5, 2022, LOSS (Decision).

What weight class does Joao Zeferino fight in?

Joao Zeferino fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Joao Zeferino have?

Joao Zeferino has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 17 wins by submission.

How tall is Joao Zeferino?

Joao Zeferino is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Joao Zeferino weigh?

Joao Zeferino weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Joao Zeferino's reach?

Joao Zeferino has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Joao Zeferino?

Joao Zeferino is 40 years old (born Jan 15, 1986).

Where is Joao Zeferino from?

Joao Zeferino is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY