What time is UFC Fight Night 261 Tonight? Filho vs Carpenter - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Jafel "Pastor" Filho and Clayton Carpenter gear up for their flyweight matchup at UFC Fight Night 261 in Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As part of the undercard, this showdown adds more excitement to an already full night headlined by Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot.

Jafel Filho from Sento Se, Bahia holds a solid record of 16 wins and 4 losses. His recent bout against Allan Nascimento saw him lose by unanimous decision last May. Facing opponents like Nascimento and now Carpenter highlights his credentials as a challenging fighter. Clayton Carpenter hails from Glendale, Arizona and steps into the octagon with 8 wins against a single loss. Earlier this year, he faced Tagir Ulanbekov but lost via unanimous decision.

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 UFC Fight Pass. 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 fight features Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot. Filho faces Carpenter in the flyweight category as part of the undercard.

The timing for the Filho vs. Carpenter fight can vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Audiences should check local start times to ensure they don't miss any action.

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

You can watch Jafel Filho vs Clayton Carpenter 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

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Jafel Filho vs Clayton Carpenter Betting Odds

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 stands as the favorite for this fight with odds at 1.8 (-120). A win for him by decision is pegged at 3.8 (+280). Clayton Carpenter is the underdog with his win odds set at 2.1 (+106). His potential for a points victory comes in at 3.2 (+220). Oddsmakers give Filho better chances of winning by KO/TKO/DQ at 8.0 (+700) compared to Carpenter’s slim shot of 12.5 (+1150). The odds show Filho's stronger likelihood of a win, while Carpenter's path is considered more challenging.