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Jafel Filho

Jafel Filho

L1
“Pastor”
17-5-0
0Gatekeeper
🇧🇷Brazil/Bantamweight/Age 33/Orthodox/5' 7"/68″ reach/125 lbs
Win %
77%
SLpM
1.8
Str Acc
40%
Str Def
50%
TD Avg
2.4
TD Def
50%
Sub Avg
1.8
Finish
93%

At a Glance

1.8
SLpM
bottom 7%
40%
Str Acc
bottom 24%
2.4
TD Avg
above average
93%
Finish %
top 0%
50%
Str Def
below average
Jafel Filho "Pastor" is a Brazil orthodox Bantamweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 17-5-0, the fighter carries a 77% win rate across 22 pro contests, with a 93% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
19 fightspeak +13 · current +12

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 27 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 40 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 38 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 67 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 33 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 56 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 53 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME27ACCURACY40KO POWER38TAKEDOWNS67TD DEFENSE33SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY56ACTIVITY53
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 40% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 50% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 47% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 50% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.78-1.64 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
1.76-1.42 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
2.40+0.88 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.80+1.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (1.76)Landed (1.78)
0
+0.02

Wins by Method

93%Finish
KO/TKO320%
Submission1173%
Decision17%
17 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (17)
3 KO
11 SUB
1 DEC
2 OTH
Losses (5)
1 SUB
2 DEC
2 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
W
Sub
L
Dec
W
Sub
W
Sub

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
9/22(41%)
R2
7/21(33%)
R3
5/10(50%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
67%
23%
Distance: 59Clinch: 9Ground: 20
Target
49%
25%
26%
Head: 43Body: 22Leg: 23

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.3
Avg Control / Fight
0:55
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.4
TD Success Rate
40%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
3 of 19
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.7 rounds
Post-Loss Record
2-0
Fight History6 UFC + 13 pre-UFC
19 fights15W3L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LCody Durden
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal
Apr 25, 2026DU-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Bantamweight
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal
2026-04-25
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