Joao Zeferino “The Brazilian Samurai”
Welterweight · 0–2 in 2 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
Joao Zeferino has 2 graded UFC bouts on record, not yet enough for an ORCA rating. Striking defence grades 49, the high point of the profile. Striking offence trails at 14. With only 2 graded UFC bouts, the grades carry wide intervals: submission attempts per 15 minutes reads 80, anywhere from 3 to 100.
Grades
| Family | Grade | Welterweight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 14 | — | — |
| Striking defence | 49 | — | — |
| Grappling offence | 46 | — | — |
| Grappling defence | 42 | — | — |
Profile
- Division
- Welterweight
- UFC record
- 0–2
- Pro record
- 13–6
- Graded UFC bouts
- 2
- Age
- 40
- Height
- 5′11″ (180 cm)
- Stance
- Orthodox
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 0.83
- Significant strike accuracy: 37%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 2.6
- Significant strike defence: 48%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 0.5
- Takedown accuracy: 6%
- Takedown defence: 50%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 1
Fight history
- 2013-09-04 · L vs Elias Silverio · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader
- 2013-05-18 · L vs Rafael Natal · Decision - Unanimous · UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold
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