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Brazil João Zeferino

"The Brazilian Samurai"

26-11

Middleweight
João Zeferino

Wins

26

4 KO/TKO - 11%
17 submission - 46%
4 decision - 11%

11

Losses

11% - 4 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
19% - 7 decision
hometown Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil Brazil
Age
38 (1986-01-15)
Height
5′9″ (175 cm)
Reach 5′9″ (175 cm)
Weight 185 lbs (84 kg)
Stance orthodox
Gym Renzo Gracie Academy
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Past Fights

Russia
Mikhail Ragozin
(22-6)
i
18 Oct 2024
RCC 20
Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Russia
Mikhail Ragozin
(22-6)
i
RCC 20
18 Oct 2024 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Russia
Magomed Magomedkerimov
(28-6)
i
01 Jul 2022
PFL 6 : 2022 Regular Season
 Cancelled (Zeferino Withdrew)
Russia
Magomed Magomedkerimov
(28-6)
i
PFL 6 : 2022 Regular Season
01 Jul 2022 Cancelled (Zeferino Withdrew)
USA
Dilano Taylor
(8-1)
i
06 May 2022
PFL 3 : 2022 Regular Season
 Decision (Split) RD3 5:00
USA
Dilano Taylor
(8-1)
i
PFL 3 : 2022 Regular Season
06 May 2022 Decision (Split) RD3 5:00
Russia
Magomed Magomedkerimov
(28-6)
i
06 May 2022
PFL 3 : 2022 Regular Season
 Cancelled (Magomedkerimov Visa Issues)
Russia
Magomed Magomedkerimov
(28-6)
i
PFL 3 : 2022 Regular Season
06 May 2022 Cancelled (Magomedkerimov Visa Issues)
Russia
Magomed Magomedkerimov
(27-5)
i
13 Aug 2021
PFL 2021 #7 : Playoffs
 Cancelled (Zeferino Withdrew)
Russia
Magomed Magomedkerimov
(27-5)
i
PFL 2021 #7 : Playoffs
13 Aug 2021 Cancelled (Zeferino Withdrew)
France
Jason Ponet
(20-1-13)
i
17 Jun 2021
PFL 2021 #5 : Regular Season
 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD2 2:16
France
Jason Ponet
(20-1-13)
i
PFL 2021 #5 : Regular Season
17 Jun 2021 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD2 2:16
Brazil
Gleison Tibau
(34-14)
i
29 Apr 2021
PFL 2021 #2 : Regular Season
 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Gleison Tibau
(34-14)
i
PFL 2021 #2 : Regular Season
29 Apr 2021 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Russia
Magomed Magomedkerimov
(26-5)
i
29 Apr 2021
PFL 2021 #2 : Regular Season
 Cancelled (Magomedkerimov Withdrew)
Russia
Magomed Magomedkerimov
(26-5)
i
PFL 2021 #2 : Regular Season
29 Apr 2021 Cancelled (Magomedkerimov Withdrew)
Serbia
Bojan Veličković
(16-2-9)
i
11 Jul 2019
PFL 2019 #4 : Regular Season
 RD3 5:00
Serbia
Bojan Veličković
(16-2-9)
i
PFL 2019 #4 : Regular Season
11 Jul 2019 RD3 5:00
Serbia
Bojan Veličković
(16-1-7)
i
20 Oct 2018
PFL 2018 #10 : Playoffs
 Cancelled (Zeferino Knee Injury)
Serbia
Bojan Veličković
(16-1-7)
i
PFL 2018 #10 : Playoffs
20 Oct 2018 Cancelled (Zeferino Knee Injury)
Brazil
Yuri Villefort
(11-6)
i
17 Aug 2018
PFL 2018 #6 : Regular Season
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 1:10
Brazil
Yuri Villefort
(11-6)
i
PFL 2018 #6 : Regular Season
17 Aug 2018 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 1:10
USA
Paul Bradley
(23-8)
i
06 Jul 2018
PFL 2018 #3 : Regular Season
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:58
USA
Paul Bradley
(23-8)
i
PFL 2018 #3 : Regular Season
06 Jul 2018 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:58
Guam
Herman Terrado
(14-1-3)
i
01 Jul 2017
PFL Daytona : Fitch vs. Foster
 Decision (Split) RD3 5:00
Guam
Herman Terrado
(14-1-3)
i
PFL Daytona : Fitch vs. Foster
01 Jul 2017 Decision (Split) RD3 5:00
USA
Jason High
(20-5)
i
08 Oct 2016
WSOF 33 : Branch vs. Magalhaes
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD3 0:51
USA
Jason High
(20-5)
i
WSOF 33 : Branch vs. Magalhaes
08 Oct 2016 KO/TKO (Punches) RD3 0:51
USA
Jon Fitch
(28-1-7)
i
03 Apr 2016
WSOF 30 : Branch vs. Starks
 Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
USA
Jon Fitch
(28-1-7)
i
WSOF 30 : Branch vs. Starks
03 Apr 2016 Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
USA
Brian Foster
(25-7)
i
21 Nov 2015
WSOF 25 : Lightweight Tournament
 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD2 4:51
USA
Brian Foster
(25-7)
i
WSOF 25 : Lightweight Tournament
21 Nov 2015 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD2 4:51
USA
Brian Foster
(27-7)
i
21 Nov 2015
WSOF 25 : Lightweight Tournament
 Sub (Heel Hook) RD1 1:46
USA
Brian Foster
(27-7)
i
WSOF 25 : Lightweight Tournament
21 Nov 2015 Sub (Heel Hook) RD1 1:46
Brazil
Jorge Patino
(38-2-15)
i
21 Nov 2015
WSOF 25 : Lightweight Tournament
 Sub (Heel Hook) RD1 1:24
Brazil
Jorge Patino
(38-2-15)
i
WSOF 25 : Lightweight Tournament
21 Nov 2015 Sub (Heel Hook) RD1 1:24
Brazil
Juliano Santos
(9-2)
i
13 Jun 2015
Imortal FC 1
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:29
Brazil
Juliano Santos
(9-2)
i
Imortal FC 1
13 Jun 2015 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:29
Brazil
Jeovane Santana
(0-0)
i
13 Dec 2014
Octtagon Fight Night 1
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:35
Brazil
Jeovane Santana
(0-0)
i
Octtagon Fight Night 1
13 Dec 2014 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:35
Brazil
Gilmar Dutra Lima
(24-1-14)
i
21 Nov 2014
Nitrix Fight Evolution 4
Sub (Heel Hook) RD1 3:57
Brazil
Gilmar Dutra Lima
(24-1-14)
i
Nitrix Fight Evolution 4
21 Nov 2014 Sub (Heel Hook) RD1 3:57
Brazil
Alexandre Ramos
(8-2)
i
23 Aug 2014
Circuito Talent de MMA 11
Cancelled (Zeferino Injury)
Brazil
Alexandre Ramos
(8-2)
i
Circuito Talent de MMA 11
23 Aug 2014 Cancelled (Zeferino Injury)
Brazil
Jackson Miranda
(5-2)
i
11 May 2014
Fighten 1
Sub RD1 3:25
Brazil
Jackson Miranda
(5-2)
i
Fighten 1
11 May 2014 Sub RD1 3:25
Brazil
Edson Mosca
(8-6)
i
29 Mar 2014
SJSF - Sao Jose Super Fight 5
KO/TKO (Head Kick) RD1
Brazil
Edson Mosca
(8-6)
i
SJSF - Sao Jose Super Fight 5
29 Mar 2014 KO/TKO (Head Kick) RD1
Brazil
Elias Silvério
(8-0)
i
04 Sep 2013
UFC Fight Night 28 : Teixeira vs. Bader
 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Elias Silvério
(8-0)
i
UFC Fight Night 28 : Teixeira vs. Bader
04 Sep 2013 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
USA
Kenny Robertson
(12-3)
i
04 Sep 2013
UFC Fight Night 28 : Teixeira vs. Bader
 Cancelled (Robertson Injury)
USA
Kenny Robertson
(12-3)
i
UFC Fight Night 28 : Teixeira vs. Bader
04 Sep 2013 Cancelled (Robertson Injury)
Brazil
Rafael Natal
(15-1-4)
i
19 May 2013
UFC on FX 8 : Belfort vs. Rockhold
 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Rafael Natal
(15-1-4)
i
UFC on FX 8 : Belfort vs. Rockhold
19 May 2013 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Wellington Monalisa
(10-1-8)
i
09 Mar 2013
NCF 14
Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 2:46
Brazil
Wellington Monalisa
(10-1-8)
i
NCF 14
09 Mar 2013 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 2:46
Brazil
Thiago Rela
(4-1)
i
08 Dec 2012
MMA Rocks - MMA Rocks
Sub (Keylock) RD1 2:30
Brazil
Thiago Rela
(4-1)
i
MMA Rocks - MMA Rocks
08 Dec 2012 Sub (Keylock) RD1 2:30
Brazil
Givago Francisco
(3-0)
i
18 Aug 2012
NCF - Nitrix Champion Fight 12
Decision (Unanimous) RD3
Brazil
Givago Francisco
(3-0)
i
NCF - Nitrix Champion Fight 12
18 Aug 2012 Decision (Unanimous) RD3
Brazil
Deyvison Santos
(2-1)
i
15 Jul 2012
BBFC - Bad Boy Fight Challenge 1
Sub (Armbar) RD2 1:30
Brazil
Deyvison Santos
(2-1)
i
BBFC - Bad Boy Fight Challenge 1
15 Jul 2012 Sub (Armbar) RD2 1:30
Brazil
Vagner Tiburcio
(10-6)
i
09 Jun 2012
SJSF - Sao Jose Super Fight 2
Decision (Unanimous) RD3
Brazil
Vagner Tiburcio
(10-6)
i
SJSF - Sao Jose Super Fight 2
09 Jun 2012 Decision (Unanimous) RD3
Fabio Selim
(0-1)
i
26 Nov 2011
BTF - Black Trunk Fight 3
KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 2:45
Fabio Selim
(0-1)
i
BTF - Black Trunk Fight 3
26 Nov 2011 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 2:45
USA
Sean Salmon
(18-17)
i
18 Nov 2011
NAFC : Unleashed
 Sub (Heel Hook) RD1 0:25
USA
Sean Salmon
(18-17)
i
NAFC : Unleashed
18 Nov 2011 Sub (Heel Hook) RD1 0:25
USA
Eddie Larrea
(3-3)
i
25 Jul 2009
KTK 26 - Konquer the Kage 26
KO/TKO (Punches) RD2 0:32
USA
Eddie Larrea
(3-3)
i
KTK 26 - Konquer the Kage 26
25 Jul 2009 KO/TKO (Punches) RD2 0:32
USA
Joshua Thorpe
(2-0)
i
21 Mar 2009
UEP - Battle by the Bay
Sub (Armbar) RD1 2:32
USA
Joshua Thorpe
(2-0)
i
UEP - Battle by the Bay
21 Mar 2009 Sub (Armbar) RD1 2:32
USA
Eric Thompson
(5-5)
i
14 Mar 2009
BG 5 - Battlegrounds 5
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 2:25
USA
Eric Thompson
(5-5)
i
BG 5 - Battlegrounds 5
14 Mar 2009 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 2:25
Colby McMahon
(1-0)
i
21 Feb 2009
Atlas Fights - USA vs. Brazil
Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD1 2:49
Colby McMahon
(1-0)
i
Atlas Fights - USA vs. Brazil
21 Feb 2009 Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD1 2:49
Eduardo Baby
(0-1)
i
12 Dec 2007
SFC 3 - Sul Fighting Championship 3
Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1
Eduardo Baby
(0-1)
i
SFC 3 - Sul Fighting Championship 3
12 Dec 2007 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1
Brazil
Marcelo Silva
(0-0)
i
24 Jun 2007
CTF - Curitiba Top Fight
Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1
Brazil
Marcelo Silva
(0-0)
i
CTF - Curitiba Top Fight
24 Jun 2007 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1
Brazil
Kaue Dudus
(3-3)
i
10 Mar 2007
FF - Floripa Fight 3
Decision (Unanimous) RD3
Brazil
Kaue Dudus
(3-3)
i
FF - Floripa Fight 3
10 Mar 2007 Decision (Unanimous) RD3
Brazil
Leandro Rangel
(3-0)
i
04 Nov 2006
SFC 2 - Sul Fight Championship 2
KO/TKO (Knee) RD2
Brazil
Leandro Rangel
(3-0)
i
SFC 2 - Sul Fight Championship 2
04 Nov 2006 KO/TKO (Knee) RD2
Fausto Black
(0-0)
i
16 Jul 2006
JFS 2 - Jaragua Fight Samurai 2
KO/TKO RD2
Fausto Black
(0-0)
i
JFS 2 - Jaragua Fight Samurai 2
16 Jul 2006 KO/TKO RD2
Bruno Amorim
(0-0)
i
26 Nov 2005
FF - Floripa Fight 1
Decision (Unanimous) RD3
Bruno Amorim
(0-0)
i
FF - Floripa Fight 1
26 Nov 2005 Decision (Unanimous) RD3

Frequently Asked Questions About João Zeferino

  • What is the famous nickname associated with João Zeferino?

    Known as "The Brazilian Samurai" João Zeferino's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star João Zeferino weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 185 pounds, João Zeferino's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

  • What is the reach of MMA fighter João Zeferino?

    Boasting a reach of 69 inches, João Zeferino employs this attribute strategically during his matches.

  • Does João Zeferino hold a black belt in any martial art?

    João Zeferino's credentials include a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, reflecting his mastery in this martial art.

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