Here are the latest updates I can summarize from recent coverage:
- Jafel Filho, also known as “Pastor,” has remained active in UFC flyweight competition with multiple reports in 2025 and into 2026. Notably, he was highlighted as returning to UFC action in 2025 after over a year away, with a scheduled fight against Allan Nascimento in May 2025 and subsequent updates through 2026 about opponent changes and fight scheduling.
- Through 2025 and 2026, there were reports of him seeking or adjusting opponents on short notice for UFC events, including a potential matchup around UFC Vegas 106/116 timeframes and other Rio/Las Vegas cards. These articles emphasize his grappling strength and continued pursuit of wins to climb the division.
- His UFC bio notes a professional start in 2012, with a mix of knockout and submission finishes, and a recent track record of several wins in the UFC leading up to the 2025 timeframe.
If you’d like, I can pull the most current single-event update (opponent, date, location) and format it as a quick status snapshot. I can also look up recent post-fight interviews or social posts to capture any notable statements from Jafel Filho.
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combatpress.comJafel “Pastor” Filho is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC flyweight division. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more.
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www.foxsports.comFacing Carpenter in Rio Flyweight UFC Filho will take on Clayton Carpenter at UFCRio on October 11th, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl. ANALYSIS Filho is set for his second fight of 2025 as he looks to bounce back from a decision loss to Allan Nascimento in May. The 32-year-old flyweight enters the match with a 16-4 record and will aim to add another win to his resume in October. … Taking on Nascimento Flyweight UFC Filho will take on Allan Nascimento in a flyweight bout at UFC Vegas 106 on...
www.hockey.rotowire.com“Pastor” will return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship stage for the first time in more than a year when he squares off with Allan Nascimento in the featured UFC Vegas 107 flyweight prelim.
www.sherdog.comJafel Filho page on Flashscore offers results, fixtures and match details.
www.flashscoreusa.comJafel Filho page on Flashscore.com.gh offers results, fixtures and match details.
www.flashscore.com.ghWill need new opponent Flyweight UFC April 17, 2026 Filho won't fight against Lucas Rocha (undisclosed) at UFC Vegas 116 on April 25, according to Brazilian outlet Ag.Fight. ANALYSIS Rocha won't be fighting in the final weekend of April due to undisclosed reasons. As a result, Filho will aim to find a new opponent on short notice. Filho owns a 3-1 record over his last four fights.
www.rotowire.comView the biography of the fighter Jafel Filho on ESPN. Includes weight class, stance and nickname.
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