Clayton Carpenter is growing his experience with every fight, and after suffering the first defeat of his pro career last time out, he’s looking to bounce back with victory in Rio de Janeiro this weekend.
Carpenter went 6-1 as an amateur, turned pro in 2019 and raced to 5-0, including a hat-trick of wins under the LFA banner. That run earned him a shot on Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2022 where his unanimous decision victory over Edgar Chairez earned him a UFC contract.
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Carpenter’s first two appearances in the UFC were hugely impressive as he finished Juancamilo Ronderos and Lucas Rocha, both via rear-naked choke.