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Jon Fitch João Zeferino
guerrilla jiu jitsu black belt
Jon Fitch
32-8-2

RD5 5:00

Decision

Unanimous

brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
João Zeferino
28-11

Fight: Fitch vs. Zeferino

USAWSOF 30: Branch vs. Starks
3APRSUN'163:30 AM
Welterweight• championship• 5 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

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The Brazilian Samurai

Forms

LWWLW
LWWWW

Nationality

USAUSA

BrazilBrazil

Age

(1978-02-24) 48

40(1986-01-15)

Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

205 lbs (93 kg)

Height

(183 cm) 6′0″

5′9″ (175 cm)

Reach

(188 cm) 6′2″

5′9″ (175 cm)

Gym

American Kickboxing Academy

Renzo Gracie Academy

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

32

7 KO/TKO - 18%
5 submission - 13%
20 decision - 50%

28

13% - 5 KO/TKO
44% - 17 submission
13% - 5 decision

Losses

8

2 KO/TKO - 5%
4 submission - 10%
2 decision - 5%

11

10% - 4 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
18% - 7 decision

Past Opponents

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Brazil
Neiman Gracie
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Bellator 246: Archuleta vs. Mix
13 Sep2020Sub(Heel Hook) RD24:47
Canada
Rory MacDonald
(20-5)
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Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch
28 Apr2019Draw(Majority) RD55:00
United Kingdom
Paul Daley
(40-15-2)
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Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo
13 May2018Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Brian Foster
(28-9)
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PFL Daytona: Fitch vs. Foster
01 Jul2017Sub(Bulldog Choke) RD23:12
USA
Jake Shields
(32-8-1)
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WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino
31 Dec2016Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Brazil
João Zeferino
(20-7)
i
WSOF 30: Branch vs. Starks
03 Apr2016Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Japan
Yushin Okami
(31-10)
i
WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami
18 Oct2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Rousimar Palhares
(16-6)
i
WSOF 16: Palhares vs. Fitch
14 Dec2014Sub(Kneebar) RD11:30
USA
Dennis Hallman
(52-14-2)
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WSOF 11: Gaethje vs. Newell
05 Jul2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
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(15-6)
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WSOF 6: Burkman vs. Carl
27 Oct2013Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Josh Burkman
(25-9)
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WSOF 3: Fitch vs. Burkman 2
15 Jun2013Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:41
Brazil
Demian Maia
(17-4)
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(14-2)
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14 Oct2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
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(11-1)
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UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem
31 Dec2011KO/TKO(Punch) RD10:12
USA
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(16-7-1)
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UFC 127: Penn vs Fitch
27 Feb2011Draw(Majority) RD3
Brazil
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(17-6)
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UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen
08 Aug2010Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
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(8-1-2)
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UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy
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(9-2)
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UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez
12 Dec2009Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Paulo Thiago
(11-0)
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UFC 100
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Japan
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(30-13-7)
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UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2
31 Jan2009Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Canada
Georges St. Pierre
(16-2)
i
UFC 87: Seek and Destroy
09 Aug2008Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
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(11-3)
i
UFC 82: Pride of a Champion
01 Mar2008Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
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(18-1)
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UFC 76: Knockout
22 Sep2007Decision(Split) RD35:00
Brazil
Roan Carneiro
(11-5)
i
UFC Fight Night 10: Stout vs Fisher
12 Jun2007Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD21:07
USA
Luigi Fioravanti
(11-1)
i
UFC 68: Uprising
03 Mar2007Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD23:05
Japan
Kuniyoshi Hironaka
(10-2)
i
UFC 64: Unstoppable
14 Oct2006Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Thiago Alves
(10-4)
i
UFC Fight Night 5: Leben vs. Silva
28 Jun2006KO/TKO(Uppercut and Punches) RD24:37
USA
Josh Burkman
(15-3)
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UFC Fight Night 4
06 Apr2006Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD24:57
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Brock Larson
(15-0)
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UFC Fight Night 2
03 Oct2005Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Canada
Jeff Joslin
(4-1)
i
Freedom Fight: Canada vs USA
09 Jul2005Decision(Split) RD35:00
Mexico
Jorge Ortiz
(7-1)
i
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17 Dec2004Decision(Unanimous) RD3
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Mike Seal
(7-5-1)
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MMA Mexico - Day 1
17 Dec2004KO/TKO(Injury) RD22:35
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(1-0)
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17 Dec2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:15
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(2-2)
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Venom - First Strike
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Shooto USA: Warrior Spirit
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(1-0)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fitch vs. Zeferino

  • Which event are Jon Fitch and João Zeferino fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in WSOF 30: Branch vs. Starks.

  • How many rounds is the Jon Fitch vs. João Zeferino?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 5-round WSOF fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Jon Fitch vs. João Zeferino?

    The fight is organized by the World Series of Fighting (WSOF).

  • When is the Jon Fitch vs. João Zeferino fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on April 3, 2016