Jafel Filho

"Pastor"

17-5-0★ 1bonus

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Cody Durden · Unanimous Decision · Apr 25, 2026

17-5-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Bruno Silva

UFCUFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Magomedov·Saturday, December 5, 2026

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Jafel Filho holds a professional MMA record of 17-5-0. Filho has won 17 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Filho lands 1.63 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 2.36 takedowns per 15 minutes. Filho also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: April 25, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 125 lbs57 kg
Reach: 68"173 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: May 5, 1993
Age: 33
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil

Upcoming

UFCUFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs MagomedovDec 5, 2026
vs Bruno SilvaFlyweight

Career history

LOSS
vs Cody Durden
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal· Apr 25, 2026· Bantamweight· 17-5 vs 18-10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Clayton Carpenter
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs Gamrot· Oct 11, 2025· Flyweight· 17-4 vs 8-2
SUB
R1 · 4:42
LOSS
vs Allan Nascimento
UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Klein· May 31, 2025· Flyweight· 16-4 vs 21-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ode Osbourne
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs Tybura· Mar 16, 2024· Flyweight· 16-3 vs 12-7
SUB
R1 · 4:27
POTN
WIN
vs Daniel Barez
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs Tybura· Jul 22, 2023· Flyweight· 15-3 vs 16-6
SUB
R1 · 3:26
LOSS
vs Muhammad Mokaev
UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3· Mar 18, 2023· Flyweight· 14-3 vs 9-0
SUB
R3 · 4:32
WIN
vs Roybert Echeverria
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 55· Sep 20, 2022· Flyweight· 14-2 vs 7-1
TKO
R3 · 1:31
WIN
vs Dayvison Silva
Shooto Brasil 110· Dec 18, 2021· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 8-4
SUB
R1 · 3:09
WIN
vs Vinicius Salvador
Shooto Brasil 92· May 25, 2019· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 10-4
TKO
R2 · 4:45
WIN
vs Weder Aparecido
Shooto Brasil 83· May 11, 2018· 11-2 vs 9-7
SUB
R1 · 4:15
WIN
vs Arys Carvalho
P2 Fight: Muay Thai, MMA e Jiu Jitsu· Mar 3, 2018· 10-2 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 2:50
LOSS
vs Luan Matheus
Shooto Brasil 74· Aug 27, 2017· Flyweight· 9-2 vs 9-4
SUB
R3 · 2:55
WIN
vs Eric dos Santos
Shooto Brasil 68· Dec 18, 2016· Flyweight· 9-1 vs 8-2-1
SUB
R2 · 4:30
WIN
vs Erikson Faria
Shooto Brasil 59· Nov 13, 2015· 8-1 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 2:12
WIN
vs Ricardo Dias
Shooto Brasil 56· Aug 21, 2015· Flyweight· 7-1 vs 4-3
SUB
R1 · 2:02
LOSS
vs Bruno Korea
Shooto Brasil 49· Aug 24, 2014· Flyweight· 6-1 vs 4-0
UD
WIN
vs Gleison Matias×1Title bout · Title win #1
São Francisco Fight 4· May 17, 2014· 6-0 vs 5-4-1
SUB
R1 · 2:43
WIN
vs Daniel Rodrigues
Shooto Brasil 46· Jan 24, 2014· Flyweight· 5-0 vs 5-1
SUB
R3 · 1:32
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Pernambuco Regional· Aug 31, 2013· 4-0
TKO
WIN
vs Ramon Conrado
Bahia Regional· Dec 15, 2012· 3-0 vs 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Ceara Regional· Sep 22, 2012· 2-0
DEC
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Ceara Regional· Jul 7, 2012· 1-0
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Nova Uniao

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)

Submission Threat

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power62

Kick power74

Punch speed54

Kick speed85

Accuracy54

Takedowns93

Ground striking86

Submissions98

Chin75

Body strength63

Cardio86

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed1.78per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.76per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.40per 15 min

48% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts1.7per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 3-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.63per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.52per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.36per 15 min

56% success

Takedowns stuffed47%

Submission attempts1.8per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Jafel Filho sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#16 Most submission attempts, Flyweight8

UFC

Bonus résumé

Jafel Filho has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×1

★ POTNvs Ode Osbourne · UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs TyburaMar 16, 2024

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Jafel Filho earns per fight.

Jafel Filho's salary & career earnings →

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1700▼13
Peak: 1718Mar 16, 2024
Rated fights: 19

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Frequently asked questions

When does Jafel Filho fight next?

Jafel Filho fights Bruno Silva on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Magomedov.

What is Jafel Filho's record?

Jafel Filho's professional MMA record is 17-5-0.

Who is Jafel Filho fighting next?

Jafel Filho's next opponent is Bruno Silva at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Magomedov.

Who did Jafel Filho fight last?

Jafel Filho most recently fought Cody Durden at UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal on Saturday, April 25, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Jafel Filho fight in?

Jafel Filho fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Jafel Filho have?

Jafel Filho has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Jafel Filho won?

Jafel Filho has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Jafel Filho?

Jafel Filho is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Jafel Filho weigh?

Jafel Filho weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Jafel Filho's reach?

Jafel Filho has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Jafel Filho?

Jafel Filho is 33 years old (born May 5, 1993).

Where is Jafel Filho from?

Jafel Filho is from Brazil.

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