UFC Fight Night 261: Filho vs Carpenter - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Jafel Filho from Brazil will face Clayton Carpenter from the United States at UFC Fight Night 261 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These flyweights are on the undercard as Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot fight in the main event. Both fighters aim to bounce back after recent losses.

Jafel Filho debuted professionally in 2011 and belongs to Nova Uniao with a record of 16 wins, 4 losses, with his recent loss by unanimous decision against Allan Nascimento earlier this year. Clayton Carpenter entered the professional MMA scene in 2018, affiliated with MMA Lab boasting an 8-1 record. His last fight also resulted in a unanimous decision loss to Tagir Ulanbekov in January.

What time is Jafel Filho vs Clayton Carpenter fight

Live coverage for the Jafel Filho vs Clayton Carpenter main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

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 takes place on October 11, 2025, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event starts at 05:40 PM EST. The main event features Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot. An undercard fight includes Filho versus Carpenter in the flyweight division.

The start time may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights. Fans should check their local time zones to ensure they don't miss any action.

Fighters 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

Jafel Filho faces Clayton Carpenter at UFC Fight Night 261, with no belts on the line.

Jafel Filho fights under Nova Uniao since turning pro. He holds a record of 16 wins and 4 losses. In his recent fight against Allan Nascimento, he lost by unanimous decision. Nascimento's experience in Bantamweight shows Filho's struggle in moving up a class. Filho needs to perform better against fellow Flyweight Carpenter.

Clayton Carpenter represents MMA Lab and has a pro record of 8 wins and 1 loss. He recently lost to Tagir Ulanbekov via unanimous decision. Despite this loss, Carpenter's consistent performance in the Flyweight division prepares him well for Filho.

Jafel Filho vs Clayton Carpenter Betting Odds

Underdog: Jafel Filho : 2.1 (+110)
Favorite: Clayton Carpenter : 1.8 (-124)

Method of victory	Jafel Filho	Clayton Carpenter
By KO/TKO or disqualification	8.5 (+750)	11.0 (+1000)
By decision or technical decision	4.0 (+300)	2.8 (+180)

How and where to watch the Jafel Filho vs Clayton Carpenter Fight

You can watch Jafel Filho vs Clayton Carpenter via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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