Flyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Clayton Carpenter
8-1
Age
28
Height
5'6"
Weight
1255 lbs
Reach
66"
Avg Fight Time
10:06
Gym
—
UFC Record
2-2(4 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 2 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1
Last 5
LLLWW
Finish Rate
75%
Bonuses
1
Style
—
Location
United States
Last Fight2025-10-11
JF
L - Jafel Filho
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Clayton CarpenterDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
JO
vs Jose Ochoa
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland· 2026-05-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JF
vs Jafel Filho
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot· 2025-10-11
Submission
Kimura From Bottom Half Guard
R1 4:42
SubmissionKimura From Bottom Half Guard·R1 4:42
LOSS
TU
vs Tagir Ulanbekov
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LR
vs Lucas Rocha
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2024-10-12
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:12
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:12
WIN
JR
vs Juancamilo Ronderos
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield· 2023-02-18
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:13
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:13
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Back-Taker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.9/min
Grappling
2.23 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Clayton adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 55% striking and 46% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
10 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+90% vs div avg
90%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
90%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
70%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
60%
⭐Other
Triangles
40%
Counters
40%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (90%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (180%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 350% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#12
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚔️
All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.🔥
Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (2 KO + 4 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (71% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#7 of 32
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#16 of 32
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc74%
Clinch
75% acc9%
Ground
78% acc17%
Striking Differential+1.16/min
3.91 landed/min2.75 absorbed/min
3.91
Landed/Min
2.75
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed158
Sig. Strikes Attempted287
Key Insights
Clayton is active on the ground (28%).
Uses leg kicks strategically (26%).
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 74% of output at range with 46% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 78% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
46%
Average
Division Rank#10 of 32
0%100%
TD Defense
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#28 of 32
0%100%
TD Success Rate
46%(est)
Landed
6
Defended
7
Total
13
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.23
TD / 15min
1.48
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
13
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
13
Attempted
46%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
75%
R2
25%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.23/15min.
TD defense at 43% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.48/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
158
1.42
Ratio
Absorbed
111
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.1
Standing %
78%
R3 vs R1 Output
71%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.9) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
1:19
R2 Control
0:51
R3 Control
1:02
R1 to Final
-2%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+9.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-35.5pp
Body
+26.0pp
Leg
+9.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-19.6pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#14
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#11
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#7
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#16
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#24
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#10
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#9
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#6
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2768
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights