J. Filho triumphed in the UFC London. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @jafelfilho_ufc
After having Charles of the Bronx e Raphael Fiziev confirmed for the main event, UFC Rio continues to gain reinforcements. According to information from the North American website 'MMA Fighting', a fight between the flyweights (up to 56,7 kg) Jafel Filho e Clayton Carpenter is on its way to the event that takes place on October 11th, at Farmasi Arena, in the west zone of the Marvelous City.
Baiano from Sento Sé and specialist in jiu-jitsu, Jafel Filho makes his fifth UFC fight. Signed through the Contender Series in 2022, 'Pastor' is coming off a loss to compatriot Allan 'Puro Osso' in May of this year, which snapped a two-fight winning streak in the organization.
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Opponent of Jafel Filho at UFC Rio, Clayton Carpenter was also signed through the 2022 Contender Series season. The 29-year-old American won his first two UFC fights by submission, but is coming off a loss to the Russian Tagir Ulanbekov in January of this year, the first of his career.
the duel between Jafel Filho e Clayton Carpenter is the seventh one sent to UFC Rio, which will also feature names like Victor Petrino, Jonathan Diniz, Julia Polastri, Bia Mosque e Lucas Rocha.
FIGHTS CONFIRMED FOR UFC RIO
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Charles of the Bronx x Raphael Fiziev
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Victor Petrino x Thomas Petersen
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Jonathan Diniz x Mario Pinto
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Julia Polastri x Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Beatriz Mesquita x Irina Alekseeva
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Lucas Rocha x Stewart Nicoll
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jafel Filho x Clayton Carpenter
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