Benardo Sopaj beats Timmy Cuamba by SUB in round 2 on 16 May 2026
Benardo Sopaj submitted Timmy Cuamba in the second round at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa, forcing the tap at two minutes and twenty-five seconds. The bantamweight contest saw Sopaj claim victory in his promotional debut whilst Cuamba suffered defeat in what was also his first Octagon appearance.
How it ended
The finish arrived in round two when Sopaj secured the submission. Cuamba was unable to escape and was forced to concede at the two-minute-twenty-five-second mark. The grappling sequence brought a decisive end to a bout that had been scheduled for three rounds.
Updated records
- Timmy Cuamba — 0-1
- Benardo Sopaj — 1-0
What's next
Sopaj moves to one win and no losses following his successful debut performance. Cuamba now sits at no wins and one defeat as he looks to regroup after the setback. Both men will be assessed by UFC matchmakers as they seek to establish themselves in the bantamweight division.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Timmy Cuamba vs Benardo Sopaj?
Benardo Sopaj defeated Timmy Cuamba by SUB in round 2 at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa.
How did Timmy Cuamba vs Benardo Sopaj end?
The fight ended by SUB in round 2 at 2:25.
What's Benardo Sopaj's record now?
Benardo Sopaj now stands at 1-0.
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