Overview

• Filho finished Carpenter by kimura at 4:42 of Round 1 on the preliminary card in Rio de Janeiro.
• The sequence began with a right hand and trip, progressed to back control and a rear-naked choke attempt, and ended with the transition to the kimura.
• The victory was framed as a momentum reset for Filho after recent setbacks in the division.
• Carpenter fell to 2-2 in the UFC with a second straight defeat after starting his pro career 8-0.
• Clips of the submission circulated widely on social media, with ESPN MMA among outlets sharing the highlight.