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 4
WWLL
Finish Rate
75%
Bonuses
1
Style
—
Location
United States
Last Fight2025-10-11
JF
L - Jafel Filho
SubmissionR2 2:12
Rear Naked Choke
Opponent Last Bout
W - Clayton CarpenterSubmissionR1 4:27· Rear Naked Choke
Fight History
WIN
LR
vs Lucas Rocha
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:12
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:12
WIN
JR
vs Juancamilo Ronderos
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:13
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:13
LOSS
JF
vs Jafel Filho
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
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
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
7 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+86% vs div avg
86%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
86%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
57%
⭐Other
Triangles
57%
Body Locks
43%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (86%). 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 (172%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 343% 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)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#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 Rear Naked Choke (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 (50% 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
47% acc62%
Clinch
83% acc9%
Ground
87% acc29%
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.
Effective ground striker: 29% from ground at 87% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
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.
Ground active: 29% of output from ground position.
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
27.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.9
Standing %
71%
R3 vs R1 Output
50%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (27.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 50% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
1:37
R2 Control
1:16
R3 Control
1:04
R1 to Final
-30%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+22.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-49.7pp
Body
+26.8pp
Leg
+22.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-33.3pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
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