Jafel `Pastor` Filho and Clayton Carpenter are set to clash in a thrilling flyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 261. The event takes place at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This exciting undercard matchup supports a stacked main event featuring Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot.
Brazil`s Jafel Filho, representing Sento Se, Bahia, boasts a strong professional record of 16 wins and 4 losses. His last fight in May resulted in a unanimous decision loss to Allan Nascimento. Facing skilled opponents like Nascimento and now Carpenter underscores Filho`s reputation as a formidable competitor. Clayton Carpenter, from Glendale, Arizona, enters the octagon with 8 wins and just one loss, having most recently dropped a unanimous decision to Tagir Ulanbekov earlier this year.
Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter: Fight Start Times
Live coverage for the Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter main card will begin at 04:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find the start times in your local region.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Jafel Filho vs 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 scheduled for October 11, 2025, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The overall event is expected to kick off around 05:40 PM EST. The headline bout features Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot, with Filho vs. Carpenter taking place on the undercard in the flyweight division.
Please note that the exact timing for the Filho vs. Carpenter fight can vary depending on the duration of earlier bouts. Audiences are advised to check their local listings to ensure they don`t miss any of the action.
How to Watch Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter
You can watch the Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter fight exclusively via 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 at 1.8 (-120). A victory for Filho by decision is set at 3.8 (+280). Clayton Carpenter is the underdog, with his win odds at 2.1 (+106), and a potential points victory for him stands at 3.2 (+220). Oddsmakers also give Filho a better chance of winning by KO/TKO/DQ at 8.0 (+700) compared to Carpenter’s longer shot at 12.5 (+1150). These odds suggest Filho has a stronger likelihood of winning, while Carpenter faces a more challenging path to victory.
Fighter Details
Jafel Filho
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 20
- Record: 16 / 4 / 0
Clayton Carpenter
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 165 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 8 / 1 / 0
UFC Fight Night 261 Full Fight Card
- Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot
- 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
- 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
