Benardo Sopaj vs Timmy Cuamba: UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa Fight Breakdown

Result & Event Context

Benardo Sopaj faced Timmy Cuamba at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa on May 16, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Benardo Sopaj defeated Timmy Cuamba by submission at 2:25 of round 2.

Recorded Fight Statistics

Benardo Sopaj: 37 significant strikes landed and 1 completed takedowns. Timmy Cuamba: 29 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns.

Striking & Grappling Comparison

Benardo Sopaj landed 37 significant strikes and Timmy Cuamba landed 29. Benardo Sopaj recorded 8 more landed significant strikes.

Benardo Sopaj completed 1 takedowns; Timmy Cuamba completed 0. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.

The submission determined the outcome. A fighter can win by submission without leading the significant-strike totals or completing a takedown; the finishing hold, rather than a volume comparison, decides the result.

Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation

The fight lasted 7:00 of active round time, ending at 2:25 of round 2. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.

These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.