Benardo Sopaj
“Lion King”
UFC record
Last 3: WWL
Profile
- Age
- 26 (born September 25, 2000)
- Height
- 5' 6"
- Weight
- 135 lbs.
- Reach
- 66"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 2-1
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC2
- Submission 1
- Decision 1
Losses in the UFC1
- KO/TKO 1
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 4.39 top 28%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 4.69
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 2.43 top 21%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.8
Next fight
About Benardo Sopaj
Benardo Sopaj "Lion King" is a bantamweight mixed martial artist, born on September 25, 2000. Sopaj is 5' 6" tall with a 66" reach.
The UFC debut came at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev in March 2024, where Sopaj lost to Vinicius Oliveira by KO/TKO. Sopaj's UFC record stands at 2-1 after 3 fights.
Statistically, Sopaj is more accurate with significant strikes than 97% of bantamweights and defends takedowns better than 83% of bantamweights.
Most recently, Sopaj beat Timmy Cuamba by rear naked choke at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa in May 2026.
UFC fight history
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W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 2:25
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026
37Str 1TD 1KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano
Jan 18, 2025
81Str 2TD 1KD -
L
KO/TKO · Flying Knee Head · R3 4:41
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev
Mar 2, 2024
45Str 3TD 0KD
Quick answers
What is Benardo Sopaj's record?
Benardo Sopaj's UFC record is 2 wins, 1 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Benardo Sopaj?
Benardo Sopaj is 26 years old, born on September 25, 2000.
How tall is Benardo Sopaj and what is their reach?
Benardo Sopaj stands 5' 6" with a 66" reach.
Who did Benardo Sopaj fight last?
Benardo Sopaj beat Timmy Cuamba by Submission at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa on May 16, 2026.