João Zeferino
| João Zeferino | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 15, 1986 Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Other names | The Brazilian Samurai |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division |
Lightweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 70.31 in (179 cm) |
| Style | Brazilian Jujitsu |
| Fighting out of | Middletown, New York |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 29 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 15 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 0 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
João Zeferino[1] (born January 15, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes for the World Series of Fighting in the Lightweight Division.
Mixed martial arts career
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On May 18, 2013, Zeferino made his UFC debut replacing Chris Camozzi in his fight against Rafael Natal at UFC on FX 8.[2] He lost via unanimous decision.
Zeferino was scheduled to face Kenny Robertson at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader on September 4, 2013 but after Robertson was pulled from the fight he was replaced by UFC newcomer Elias Silvério.[3] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[4]
World Series of Fighting
On October 7, 2015, Zeferino was announced as one of the participants in one night Lightweight tournament to determine the number one contender for the WSOF Lightweight Championship.[5] On November 25, 2015, Zeferino made his World Series of Fighting debut at WSOF 25 defeating Brian Foster via heel hook submission in the quarterfinal round.[6] In the semifinals, Zeferino defeated Jorge Patino via heel hook submission in the first round advancing to the finals of the tournament where he was defeated when he rematched Foster who defeated him via technical knockout in the second round.
On April 2, 2016, Zeferino faced UFC vet Jon Fitch at WSOF 30 for the vacant WSOF Welterweight Championship.[7] He lost via unanimous decision.
Zeferino is expected to face Jason High at WSOF 33 on October 7, 2016.[8] He won via technical knockout in the third round.
On October 17, 2016, it was announced that Zeferino would challenge Justin Gaethje for the WSOF Lightweight Championship on December 31, 2016 at WSOF 34 in the main event.[9]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 29 matches | 21 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 4 |
| By submission | 15 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 4 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 21–8 | Jason High | TKO (punches) | WSOF 33 | October 7, 2016 | 3 | 0:51 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 20–8 | Jon Fitch | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 30 | April 2, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | For the vacant WSOF Welterweight Championship |
| Loss | 20–7 | Brian Foster | TKO (punches) | WSOF 25 | November 20, 2015 | 2 | 4:51 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | WSOF Lightweight Tournament Final |
| Win | 20–6 | Jorge Patino | Submission (heel hook) | WSOF 25 | November 20, 2015 | 1 | 1:24 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | WSOF Lightweight Tournament Semifinal |
| Win | 19–6 | Brian Foster | Submission (heel hook) | WSOF 25 | November 20, 2015 | 1 | 1:46 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | WSOF Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal |
| Win | 18–6 | Juliano Luis dos Santos | Submission (rear naked choke) | Imortal FC 1 | June 13, 2015 | 1 | 1:29 | São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil | |
| Win | 17–6 | Jeovane Santana | Submission (rear naked choke) | Octtagon Fight Night | December 13, 2014 | 1 | 1:35 | Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Win | 16–6 | Gilmar Dutra Lima | Submission (heel hook) | Nitrix Fight Evolution 4 | November 21, 2014 | 1 | 3:57 | São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Win | 15–6 | Jackson Miranda | Submission (armbar) | Decagon MMA Championship | May 11, 2014 | 1 | 3:25 | Londrina, Paraná, Brazil | |
| Win | 14–6 | Edson Mosca | KO (head kick) | Soa Jose Super Fight 5 | March 29, 2014 | 1 | 0:00 | São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Loss | 13–6 | Elias Silvério | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader | September 4, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | |
| Loss | 13–5 | Rafael Natal | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold | May 18, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–4 | Wellington Geraldo de Oliveria | Submission (arm triangle choke) | Nitrix Champion Fight 14 | March 9, 2013 | 1 | 2:46 | Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Win | 12–4 | Thiago Rela | Submission (keylock) | MMA Rocks | December 8, 2012 | 1 | 2:30 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–4 | Givago Francisco | Decision (unanimous) | Nitrix Champion Fight 12 | August 18, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Win | 10–4 | Deyvison Santos | Submission (armbar) | Bad Boy Fight Challenge 1 | July 15, 2012 | 1 | 1:30 | São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–4 | Vagner Tiburcio | Decision (unanimous) | Sao Jose Super Fight 2 | June 9, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–4 | Fabio Selim | TKO (punches) | Black Trunk Fight 3 | November 26, 2011 | 1 | 2:45 | Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–4 | Sean Salmon | Submission (heel hook) | NAFC: Unleashed | November 18, 2011 | 1 | 0:25 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Loss | 6–4 | Eddie Larrea | TKO (punches) | Konquer the Kage 26 | July 25, 2009 | 2 | 0:32 | Hayward, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Joshua Thorpe | Submission (armbar) | UEP: Battle by the Bay | March 21, 2009 | 1 | 2:32 | United States | |
| Win | 5–3 | Eric Thompson | Submission (rear naked choke) | Battlegrounds 5 | March 14, 2009 | 1 | 2:25 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 4–3 | Colby McMahon | Submission (guillotine choke) | Atlas Fights: USA vs. Brazil | February 21, 2009 | 1 | 2:49 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 3–3 | Eduardo Baby | Submission (arm triangle choke) | Sul Fight Championship 3 | December 12, 2007 | 1 | 0:00 | Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–3 | Marcelo Silva | Submission (arm triangle choke) | Curitiba Top Fight | June 24, 2007 | 1 | 0:00 | Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil | |
| Loss | 1–3 | Kaue Dudus | Decision (unanimous) | Floripa Fight 3 | March 10, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Loss | 1–2 | Helio Ferreira | KO (knee) | Sul Fight Championship 2 | November 4, 2006 | 2 | 0:00 | Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Fausto Black | KO (punches) | Jaragua Fight Samurai 2 | July 16, 2006 | 2 | 0:00 | Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Bruno Amorim | Decision (unanimous) | Floripa Fight 1 | November 26, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil | MMA debut. |
See also
References
- ↑ "João Zeferino fighter profile".
- ↑ Ariel Helwani (May 19, 2013). "UFC on FX 8 results/photos: Gas tank gets Rafael Natal past Joao Zeferino". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- ↑ "UFC signs Elias Silverio to fight Joao Zeferino at UFC Fight Night 28, Kenny Robertson injured". bloodyelbow.com. August 9, 2013.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night 28 results: Elias Silverio wins ugly over Joao Zeferino". mmajunkie.com. September 4, 2013.
- ↑ "World Series of Fighting to unleash one-night, 8-man tournament in November". sherdog.com. 2015-10-07.
- ↑ "World Series of Fighting 25 results and gifs: Brian Foster's redemption".
- ↑ "WSOF 30 results: David Branch retains the middleweight title, Jon Fitch captures welterweight gold".
- ↑ "Shawn Jordan's WSOF debut, two other bouts round out WSOF 33 six-fight main card".
- ↑ "Three title fights set for WSOF's debut in New York".