Jafel Filho
Pastor
Brazil
Falls as biggest favorite on card
Filho lost to Cody Durden via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Filho accepted this opponent change after Lucas Rocha (undisclosed) was forced to withdraw earlier in the week, and the former paid for it mightily. He ballooned to as high as a -700 favorite in some spots but was never able to find his range. Part of that was the result of Durden's smothering grappling game, but Cody is known for struggling with his cardio, and in this fight, Durden was clearly the better conditioned athlete. As inconsistent as any fighter on the UFC roster, Filho has alternated losses and wins in his first six fights with the company.
Filho accepted this opponent change after Lucas Rocha (undisclosed) was forced to withdraw earlier in the week, and the former paid for it mightily. He ballooned to as high as a -700 favorite in some spots but was never able to find his range. Part of that was the result of Durden's smothering grappling game, but Cody is known for struggling with his cardio, and in this fight, Durden was clearly the better conditioned athlete. As inconsistent as any fighter on the UFC roster, Filho has alternated losses and wins in his first six fights with the company.
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Taking on Cody Durden
Filho will face Cody Durden in a flyweight bout at UFC Vegas 116 on April 25, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Filho was initially slated to take on Lucas Rocha, who's pulled out for undisclosed reasons. Now, he'll face Durden, who is in desperate need of a win as he's dropped four straight bouts in the UFC.
Filho was initially slated to take on Lucas Rocha, who's pulled out for undisclosed reasons. Now, he'll face Durden, who is in desperate need of a win as he's dropped four straight bouts in the UFC.
Will need new opponent
Filho won't fight against Lucas Rocha (undisclosed) at UFC Vegas 116 on April 25, according to Brazilian outlet Ag.Fight.
ANALYSIS
Rocha won't be fighting in the final weekend of April due to undisclosed reasons. As a result, Filho will aim to find a new opponent on short notice. Filho owns a 3-1 record over his last four fights.
Rocha won't be fighting in the final weekend of April due to undisclosed reasons. As a result, Filho will aim to find a new opponent on short notice. Filho owns a 3-1 record over his last four fights.
Fighting Rocha in Las Vegas
Filho will fight Lucas Rocha at UFC Vegas 116 on April 25, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Coming off a win over Clayton Carpenter in October, Filho will be aiming to begin 2026 with what would be his fourth win in his last five fights. His opponent also earned a win during his latest bout, though Filho will get to benefit from a 4.5-inch reach advantage over Rocha.
Coming off a win over Clayton Carpenter in October, Filho will be aiming to begin 2026 with what would be his fourth win in his last five fights. His opponent also earned a win during his latest bout, though Filho will get to benefit from a 4.5-inch reach advantage over Rocha.
Racks up another submission win
Filho defeated Clayton Carpenter via submission (kimura) at 4:42 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
ANALYSIS
Filho has had inconsistent results over the course of his UFC run, but he's also proven time and time again that he's supremely dangerous on the mat. This was the latest example. Filho appeared to be in very poor position with Carpenter on top of him, but Filho immediately isolated an arm, flipped his opponent over, and eventually earned the stoppage. It was a thing of beauty. The 32-year-old Brazilian has won three of his last four, with all three coming via first-round submission.
Filho has had inconsistent results over the course of his UFC run, but he's also proven time and time again that he's supremely dangerous on the mat. This was the latest example. Filho appeared to be in very poor position with Carpenter on top of him, but Filho immediately isolated an arm, flipped his opponent over, and eventually earned the stoppage. It was a thing of beauty. The 32-year-old Brazilian has won three of his last four, with all three coming via first-round submission.
Facing Carpenter in Rio
Filho will take on Clayton Carpenter at UFCRio on October 11th, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Filho is set for his second fight of 2025 as he looks to bounce back from a decision loss to Allan Nascimento in May. The 32-year-old flyweight enters the match with a 16-4 record and will aim to add another win to his resume in October.
Filho is set for his second fight of 2025 as he looks to bounce back from a decision loss to Allan Nascimento in May. The 32-year-old flyweight enters the match with a 16-4 record and will aim to add another win to his resume in October.