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Shows incredible toughness in defeat Carpenter lost to Jose Ochoa via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC 328 on Saturday in Newark.

Impact Carpenter seemed unprepared for the ferocity of Ochoa, who threw such a tremendous amount of volume that he passed Joshua van for the fifth-most strikes ever landed in a UFC flyweight fight, per the broadcast. Though he was battered and clearly hurting, Carpenter never gave up on himself, landing his share of clean right hands and notching a powerful takedown in the third frame. As a high-level BJJ practitioner with power, Carpenter seemingly has the tools to be successful, but he just hasn't been able to put it all together, resulting in three consecutive losses. He stands at 8-3-0 in professional MMA due to this most recent defeat.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ochoa on tap Carpenter is scheduled to compete against fellow flyweight Jose Ochoa at UFC 328 in Newark on May 9, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Carpenter has another UFC fight, though he will not only look to win but also avoid his third consecutive loss. Carpenter's scheduled opponent is also fighting off a defeat, so both fighters will enter Newark trying to gain positive momentum on their side.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not competitive in Rio loss Carpenter lost to Jafel Filho via submission (kimura) at 4:42 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Impact The fact Carpenter couldn't last a round in a fight that went off as essentially a pick 'em isn't a great sign. Clayton found himself in top position, only to have Filho isolate an arm and immediately flip him over. Carpenter tapped out, but referee Osiris Maia either didn't see it or didn't recognize it. Clayton tapped again seconds later, so travesty was avoided. The 29-year-old Arizona native and MMA Lab product won his first two UFC fights via submission, but has lost two since. Carpenter will probably be fighting for his job his next time out.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Filho in Rio Carpenter will take on Jafel Filho at UFCRio on October 11, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Carpenter will aim to rebound after losing for the first time in his professional career by decision in January. The 5-foot-6 fighter looks to return to the form that saw him win eight straight fights prior to the loss.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clayton Carpenter calls out newcomer after first UFC win: 'I'm down to roll him up and smoke him' After his first promotional win at UFC Fight Night 219, Clayton Carpenter reciprocated a recent callout from a top Australian flyweight.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM