Welterweight· Released
Joao Zeferino
“The Brazilian Samurai”·
Florianopolis, Brazil
Pro record
21-9-0
- Age
- —
- Height
- 5'11"
- Reach
- —
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Team
- —
- Born
- Florianopolis, Brazil
- UFC debut
- May 19, 2013
Profile
Joao Zeferino is 0–2 in the UFC since 2013. Currently on a 2-fight losing streak. Last fight: lost to Elias Silverio by unanimous decision (Sep 3, 2013).
UFC by the numbers
- UFC record
- 0–2
- since 2013
- Finish rate
- —
- 0 of 0 wins
- 1st-round finishes
- 0
- Elite wins
- 0
- vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
- Longest win streak
- 0
- Current streak
- L2
- losses in a row
- Octagon time
- 30:00
- avg 15:00 per fight
- Opposition
- 1516
- avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)
Career stats (UFC)
Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.
Striking
Strikes landed / min0.83
UFC avg 3.35 · below average
Strikes absorbed / min2.60
UFC avg 3.95 · better than average
Striking accuracy37%
UFC avg 45% · below average
Striking defense48%
UFC avg 52% · about average
Knockdowns / 15 min0.00
UFC avg 0.43 · below average
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min0.50
UFC avg 1.52 · below average
Takedown accuracy0%
UFC avg 15% · below average
Takedown defense50%
UFC avg 52% · about average
Submission attempts / 15 min1.00
UFC avg 0.58 · better than average
Where the strikes land
Head 72%Body 20%Legs 8%
Where the strikes are thrown
Standing 80%Clinch 12%Ground 8%
Average fight time: 15:00
Fight history (2)
| Res | Opponent | Method | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| L |  Elias SilverioRecord after: 0-2 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs BaderSep 3, 2013 |
| L |  Rafael NatalRecord after: 0-1 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMay 17, 2013 |