UFC 311 opens with an exciting bout between No. 11 ranked UFC Flyweight Tagir Ulanbekov of Russia and unbeaten DWCS alum Clayton Carpenter of America at Inglewood, California, this weekend. Both flyweights have won their last two fights in the Octagon, but while Clayton Carpenter appeared last year, Ulanbekov has not fought since December 2023. The Russian is a considerable favorite to hand Carpenter his first professional loss.
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MMA: UFC Flyweight
Where to Watch: ESPN+/FX/Disney+/UFC Fight Pass
Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
Date: 19.01.2025 02:00
Tagir Ulanbekov
The 33-year-old Dagestani debuted in the UFC in 2020 but has not been active, notching only five fights in the promotion. However, his 4-1 record means he is ranked in the 125-pound division. The one-time Fight Night Global flyweight champion could not compete last June after coming in at three and a half pounds over the limit in his scheduled bout with Joshua Van. Tagir Ulanbekov defeated Cody Durden at UFC 296 via a face crank submission in the second round. A Sambo stylist, Ulanbekov won several medals in European Combat Sambo before transitioning to MMA.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 5’.7”
- Reach: 70”
- Weight: 125lbs (57kg)
- Record: 15-2
Clayton Carpenter
The American earned his UFC call-up following an outing in the DWCS 2022 season, where he graduated with a victory. Clayton Carpenter made a successful promotional debut with the submission of Juancamilo Ronderos in February 2023. He returned to the Octagon last October after an extended layoff to choke out Lucas Rocha and go 2-0 in the elite promotion. The MMA Lab affiliate competed in the LFA before joining the UFC.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 5’6”
- Reach: 66”
- Weight: 125lbs (57kg)
- Record: 8-0
Betting Odds
Clayton Carpenter is a 3.50 underdog on Betway. Tagir Ulanbekov to win a decision is 1.80 odds on Bet365, with Carpenter by decision at 4.33 odds. 1xbet has No to fight going the distance at 2.54 odds and under 1.5 at 4.15. Read more here.
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