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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 4%
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

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 63 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 85 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 84 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 68 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 69 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 70 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 49 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME63ACCURACY85KO POWER84TAKEDOWNS68TD DEFENSE69SUBMISSIONS70DURABILITY49ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 58% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 52% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 60% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 76% (UFC average 62%)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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