The first bout of UFC 328 on Saturday will feature the flyweight clash between Clayton Carpenter and Jose Ochoa, as they open the show inside Prudential Center in Newark.
Both fighters are coming off losses in their previous bouts, but Ochoa will be the betting favorite with -185 UFC odds, and Carpenter is going to be the +150 betting underdog.
UFC 328: Clayton Carpenter vs. Jose Ochoa Fight Odds
- Clayton Carpenter: +150
- Jose Ochoa: -185
UFC 328: Clayton Carpenter vs. Jose Ochoa: Tale of the Tape
| Clayton Carpenter | Jose Ochoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 25 |
| Height | 5’6” | 5’7” |
| Reach | 66 inches | 67 inches |
| Leg Reach | 36.5 inches | 38 inches |
| Record | 8-2 | 8-2 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 75% | 100% |
UFC 328: Clayton Carpenter vs. Jose Ochoa: Prediction
With the incredible Brazilian jiu-jitsu background of Carpenter, I predict a unanimous decision for him over Ochoa. The threat of Ochoa’s power and one-punch knockout ability will force Carpenter to come up with a grappling-heavy fight plan.
Carpenter also has decent striking skills, but Ochoa has more pop in his strikes, which is why I think the American contender will fully utilize his grappling skills to neutralize the danger of Ochoa’s punches and kicks.
Clayton Carpenter’s Recent Fight Results
Carpenter was an undefeated prospect when he joined Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023 and unanimously beat Juancamilo Ronderos to earn a UFC contract. Since then, he recorded two wins (Juancamilo Ronderos and Lucas Rocha) and two losses (Tagir Ulanbekov and Jafel Filho) inside the octagon.
Jose Ochoa’s Recent Fight Results
Ochoa was also an undefeated contender when the UFC signed him in 2024. However, he has only won one out of three fights under the promotion. Ochoa’s win was against Cody Durden, while his two losses were courtesy of Lone’er Kavanagh and Asu Almabayev.
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