João “The Brazilian Samurai” Zeferino is a 36 year old Male fighter from Brazil with a 26-10-0 pro MMA record. Zeferino most recently fought Dilano Taylor at PFL 3 on Friday May 6, 2022. João Zeferino lost to Dilano Taylor by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3 in the Welterweight division.
João Zeferino has 26 wins with a 81% finish rate, including 4 by knockout, 17 by submission, 5 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 26-9-0 | Dilano Taylor |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
PFL 3 | 2022-05-06 | Welterweight | PFL |
| Win | 25-9-0 | Jason Ponet |
SUB
R2 2:16
|
PFL 2021 #5 | 2021-06-17 | Welterweight | PFL |
| Win | 24-9-0 | Gleison Tibau |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
PFL 2021 #2 | 2021-04-29 | Welterweight | PFL |
| Win | 23-9-0 | Bojan Velickovic |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
PFL 2019 #4 | 2019-07-11 | Welterweight | PFL |
| Win | 22-9-0 | Yuri Villefort |
SUB
R3 1:10
|
PFL 2018 #6 | 2018-08-16 | Welterweight | PFL |
| Win | 21-9-0 | Paul Bradley |
KO/TKO
R1 1:58
|
PFL 2018 #3 | 2018-07-05 | Welterweight | PFL |
| Loss | 21-8-0 | Herman Terrado |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
PFL Daytona | 2017-06-30 | Welterweight | PFL |
| Win | 20-8-0 | Jason High |
KO/TKO
R3 0:51
|
WSOF 33 | 2016-10-07 | Catchweight | WSOF |
| Loss | 20-7-0 | Jon Fitch |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
WSOF 30 | 2016-04-02 | Welterweight | WSOF |
| Loss | 20-6-0 | Brian Foster |
KO/TKO
R2 4:51
|
WSOF 25 | 2015-11-20 | Lightweight | WSOF |
| Win | 19-6-0 | Jorge Patino |
SUB
R1 1:24
|
WSOF 25 | 2015-11-20 | Lightweight | WSOF |
| Win | 18-6-0 | Brian Foster |
SUB
R1 1:46
|
WSOF 25 | 2015-11-20 | Lightweight | WSOF |
| Win | 17-6-0 | Juliano Santos |
SUB
R1 1:29
|
Imortal FC 1 | 2015-06-13 | Lightweight | IFC |
| Win | 16-6-0 | Jeovane Santana |
SUB
R1 1:35
|
Octtagon Fight Night 1 | 2014-12-13 | Welterweight | OFN |
| Win | 15-6-0 | Gilmar Dutra Lima |
SUB
R1 3:57
|
Nitrix Fight Evolution 4 | 2014-11-21 | Welterweight | NCF |
| Win | 14-6-0 | Jackson Miranda |
SUB
R1 3:25
|
Fighten 1 | 2014-05-11 | Catchweight | FCMMA |
| Win | 13-6-0 | Edson Mosca |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2014-03-29 | SJSF | |
| Loss | 13-5-0 | Elias Silvério |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 28 | 2013-09-04 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-4-0 | Rafael Natal |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FX 8 | 2013-05-18 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-4-0 | Wellington Monalisa |
SUB
R1 2:46
|
NCF 14 | 2013-03-09 | Middleweight | NCF |
| Win | 11-4-0 | Thiago Rela |
SUB
R1 2:30
|
Regional circuit | 2012-12-08 | ||
| Win | 10-4-0 | Givago Francisco |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2012-08-18 | NCF | |
| Win | 9-4-0 | Deyvison Santos |
SUB
R2 1:30
|
Regional circuit | 2012-07-15 | ||
| Win | 8-4-0 | Vagner Tiburcio |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2012-06-09 | SJSF | |
| Win | 7-4-0 | Fabio Selim |
KO/TKO
R1 2:45
|
Regional circuit | 2011-11-26 | ||
| Win | 6-4-0 | Sean Salmon |
SUB
R1 0:25
|
NAFC | 2011-11-18 | Catchweight | NAFC |
| Loss | 6-3-0 | Eddie Larrea |
KO/TKO
R2 0:32
|
Regional circuit | 2009-07-25 | KTK | |
| Win | 5-3-0 | Joshua Thorpe |
SUB
R1 2:32
|
Regional circuit | 2009-03-21 | ||
| Win | 4-3-0 | Eric Thompson |
SUB
R1 2:25
|
Regional circuit | 2009-03-14 | ||
| Win | 3-3-0 | Colby McMahon |
SUB
R1 2:49
|
Regional circuit | 2009-02-21 | AFC | |
| Win | 2-3-0 | Eduardo Baby |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2007-12-12 | ||
| Win | 1-3-0 | Marcelo Silva |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2007-06-24 | CTF | |
| Loss | 1-2-0 | Kaue Dudus |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2007-03-10 | ||
| Loss | 1-1-0 | Leandro Rangel |
KO/TKO
R2
|
Regional circuit | 2006-11-04 | ||
| Loss | 1-0-0 | Fausto Black |
KO/TKO
R2
|
Regional circuit | 2006-07-16 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Bruno Amorim |
DEC
R3
|
Regional circuit | 2005-11-26 |
Zeferino made his professional debut against Bruno Amorim on November 26, 2005, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Bruno Amorim who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
João Zeferino beat Bruno Amorim by Decision at of Round 3.
Zeferino made his debut in the UFC against Rafael Natal on May 18, 2013, fighting on the main card of UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold having compiled a 13-4-0 professional MMA record.
João Zeferino lost to Rafael Natal by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Zeferino has gone on to fight a total of 2 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 0-2-0.
After his UFC stint, Zeferino took his next fight at SJSF on March 29, 2014, fighting against Edson Mosca on the of the regional circuit.
João Zeferino beat Edson Mosca by KO/TKO at of Round 1.
Zeferino's last win came against Jason Ponet at PFL 2021 #5 on Thursday June 17, 2021. João Zeferino beat Jason Ponet by Submission at 2:16 of Round 2.
Zeferino is not currently booked for any fights.
Zeferino's last loss came against Dilano Taylor at PFL 3 on Friday May 6, 2022. João Zeferino lost to Dilano Taylor by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Zeferino has fought 2 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 0-2-0.
Zeferino has knocked out 4 opponents.
Zeferino has submitted 17 opponents.
Zeferino has been knocked out 4 times.
Zeferino has never been submitted.
