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Benardo Sopaj

W2
“Lion King”
13-3-0
0Gatekeeper
/Bantamweight/Age 25/Orthodox/5' 6"/66″ reach/135 lbs
Win %
81%
SLpM
4.4
Str Acc
58%
Str Def
52%
TD Avg
2.4
TD Def
76%
Sub Avg
0.8
Finish
85%

At a Glance

4.4
SLpM
above average
58%
Str Acc
top 5%
2.4
TD Avg
above average
85%
Finish %
top 0%
52%
Str Def
below average
Benardo Sopaj "Lion King" is a orthodox Bantamweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 13-3-0, the fighter boasts a 81% win rate across 16 pro contests, with a 85% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include 58% striking accuracy.
Career Arc
16 fightspeak +12 · current +12

Skill Profile

VOLUME63ACCURACY85KO POWER84TAKEDOWNS68TD DEFENSE69SUBMISSIONS70DURABILITY49ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
4.39+0.97 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
4.69+1.51 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
2.43+0.91 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.80+0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (4.69)Landed (4.39)
0
-0.30

Wins by Method

85%Finish
KO/TKO754%
Submission431%
Decision215%
13 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (13)
7 KO
4 SUB
2 DEC
Losses (3)
1 KO
2 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Sub
W
Dec
L
KO
W
KO
W
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
17/30(57%)
R2
25/37(68%)
R3
18/42(43%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
56%
32%
Distance: 84Clinch: 18Ground: 47
Target
65%
17%
18%
Head: 97Body: 25Leg: 27

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.3
Avg Control / Fight
0:31
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.1
TD Success Rate
31%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 16
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.7 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-0
Fight History3 UFC + 13 pre-UFC
16 fights13W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WTimmy Cuamba
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026SSUB Rear Naked Choke22:25
WIN
Method
SUB Rear Naked Choke
Round
2
of 3
Time
2:25
Division
Bantamweight
Opening Odds
+102/-122
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
2026-05-16
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