Jafel `Pastor` Filho and Clayton Carpenter are set to clash in a flyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 261, an event held at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This exciting undercard matchup contributes to a stacked night of fights, topped by the highly anticipated main event featuring Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot.
Hailing from Sento Se, Bahia, Jafel Filho enters the octagon with an impressive professional record of 16 wins and 4 losses. His last outing in May resulted in a unanimous decision loss to Allan Nascimento. Facing formidable opponents such as Nascimento and now Carpenter underscores his reputation as a tough competitor. On the other side, Clayton Carpenter, representing Glendale, Arizona, boasts a record of 8 wins and just one loss. His sole defeat this year came via unanimous decision against Tagir Ulanbekov.
Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter Fight Start Times
The live coverage for UFC Fight Night 261, featuring the Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter bout, is scheduled to commence at 04:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Please refer to the table below for approximate ring walk times in various time zones for their specific fight.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Jafel Filho vs Clayton Carpenter Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 05:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 02:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 09:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 08:40 AM |
UFC Fight Night 261 is slated for October 11, 2025, at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The entire event is expected to kick off around 05:40 PM EST. The highly anticipated main event pits Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot, with Filho and Carpenter`s flyweight clash occurring earlier on the undercard.
It`s important to note that the exact ring walk time for the Filho vs. Carpenter fight may fluctuate based on the duration of preceding bouts. Viewers are advised to verify local schedules to avoid missing any of the action.
How to Watch Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter
The Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter fight, along with the entire UFC Fight Night 261 card, will be available for streaming exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | UFC Fight Pass |
| Canada | UFC Fight Pass |
| UK and Ireland | UFC Fight Pass |
| Australia | UFC Fight Pass |
| India | UFC Fight Pass |
Betting Odds: Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter
- Favorite: Jafel Filho : 1.8 (-120)
- Underdog: Clayton Carpenter : 2.1 (+106)
| Method of victory | Jafel Filho | Clayton Carpenter |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 8.0 (+700) | 12.5 (+1150) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.8 (+280) | 3.2 (+220) |
Jafel Filho is currently favored in this matchup with odds of 1.8 (-120). A victory for Filho by decision is set at 3.8 (+280). Clayton Carpenter enters as the underdog, with his win odds at 2.1 (+106), and a potential decision victory for him at 3.2 (+220). Oddsmakers suggest Filho has a stronger chance of winning by KO/TKO/DQ at 8.0 (+700), significantly higher than Carpenter`s odds of 12.5 (+1150) for the same outcome. Overall, the betting lines indicate Filho as the more likely victor, with Carpenter facing a tougher challenge.
Fighter Profiles
Jafel Filho
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 170 cm (5`7″)
- Weight: 56.7 kg (125 lbs)
- Total Fights: 20
- Record: 16 wins / 4 losses / 0 draws
Clayton Carpenter
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 165 cm (5`5″)
- Weight: 56.7 kg (125 lbs)
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 8 wins / 1 loss / 0 draws
UFC Fight Night 261 Full Fight Card
- Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot (Main Event)
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs Montel Jackson
- Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez
- Jhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto
- Ricardo Ramos vs Kaan Ofli
- Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell
- Jafel Filho vs Clayton Carpenter (Flyweight Bout)
- Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen
- Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira
- Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll
- Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz
- Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva
