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"Lion King"

Benardo Sopaj

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12-3-0 (W-L-D)

7

Vitórias por nocaute

3

Vitórias por finalização

7

Vitórias no 1º round

Benardo Sopaj
  • Última luta

    Ricky Turcios
    Vitória

    Turcios vs Sopaj

    18.01.25

Histórico do atleta

Informações

Learn more about Benardo Sopaj's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Ativo
Cidade natal
Albania
Estilo de luta
MMA
Idade
24
Altura
66.00
Peso
135.00
Estreia no UFC
16.02.25
Envergadura
66.00
Alcance das pernas
37.00
  • Pro since 2016
     
  • Seven wins by KO, three by submission (RNC, armbar, triangle)
     
  • Seven first-round finishes
     
  • Has won four of his last five

UFC 311 (01/18/25) Sopaj won a three round unanimous decision over Ricky Turcios

UFC Fight Night (3/2/24) Sopaj was knocked out by Vinicius Oliveira at 4:41 of the third round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training at 15 years old. In the beginning, I started for fun.

Training: Every day I train three times. I’m in the gym and then back home.

What ranks and titles have you held? I became champion and number 1 in Greece when I was 17 years old. I have three belts in three different organizations: MCP Greece, FCR, AFN

Do you have any heroes? I’m my own hero.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I’m happy to fight for the UFC. I will be the champion very soon. That’s my goal, and that’s what I said to myself when I started MMA.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I finished high school in Greece with 18/20. 

What was your job before you started fighting? I didn’t have a job, I was just playing football.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Jiu-jitsu blue belt

Favorite grappling technique: Anaconda 

Favorite Striking technique: Flying Knee