Joao Zeferino
Loss
Unanimous decisionUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader
- Pro record 21-9-0
- UFC record 0-2-0
- Outside the UFC 21-7-0
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 2 bouts · through 2013-09-04
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
2 UFC bouts · 80 division peers
Data through 2013-09-04
2 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2013-09-04
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Joao Zeferino's professional MMA record?
Joao Zeferino has a professional MMA record of 21-9-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Joao Zeferino's UFC record?
Joao Zeferino's UFC record is 0-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 21-7-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Joao Zeferino fight next?
Joao Zeferino does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Joao Zeferino?
Joao Zeferino is 40 years old, born January 15, 1986.
How tall is Joao Zeferino?
Joao Zeferino stands 180 cm (5'11") tall.
Where is Joao Zeferino from?
Joao Zeferino is from Brazil.
What is Joao Zeferino's nickname?
Joao Zeferino is known as "The Brazilian Samurai".
When was Joao Zeferino's last fight?
Joao Zeferino last fought on September 4, 2013 at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader, losing to Elias Silverio by unanimous decision.
What were the scorecards for Joao Zeferino vs Elias Silverio?
Joao Zeferino lost to Elias Silverio by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader on September 4, 2013. The official scorecards were Ben Cartlidge 29-28, Howard Hughes 30-27, Roy Silbert 30-27 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Joao Zeferino vs Rafael Natal?
Joao Zeferino lost to Rafael Natal by unanimous decision at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold on May 18, 2013. The official scorecards were Guilherme Bravo 30-27, Ben Cartlidge 29-28, Doug Crosby 29-28 (winner's score first).
Joao Zeferino scouting report
Joao Zeferino (Brazil), a welterweight, went 21-9 as a pro and 0-2 in the UFC (21-7 outside it). He debuted at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold on May 18, 2013. Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Elias Silverio, then making his UFC debut, on September 4, 2013 (UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Joao Zeferino vs the welterweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 2 UFC bouts (30:00 of fight time).
| Stat | Zeferino | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 0.825 in 30:00 | 4.3 | —* |
| Significant strike accuracy | 36.8%25 of 68 landed | 48.3% | —* |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.678 in 30:00 | 3.9 | —* |
| Significant strike defense | 48.3%73 of 151 avoided | 54.1% | —* |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.51 in 30:00 | 1.4 | —* |
| Takedown accuracy | 5.6%1 of 18 landed | 35.2% | —* |
| Takedown defense | 50%2 of 4 stopped | 66.6% | —* |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 12 in 30:00 | 0.4 | —* |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 30:00 | 0.5 | —* |
| Control time | 21.6%6:28 of 30:00 | 19.1% | —* |
| Average fight time | 15:002 bouts | 10:53 | —* |
| Height | 180 cm71″ | 183 cm72.1″ |
- Division average and percentile: 80 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- *No percentile: fewer than 3 UFC bouts or 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
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- LUFC record after this bout: 0-2-0Pro record now: 13-3-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs BaderSep 4, 2013Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 21-9-1UFC record entering: 3-2-1DECUFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMay 18, 2013Result & stats