Timmy Cuamba vs Bernardo Sopaj Prediction & Picks - UFC Fight Night
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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Timmy Cuamba (10-3-0) and Benardo Sopaj (12-3-0) will clash in the UFC Bantamweight division on Saturday night at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Cuamba joined the franchise in August 2023, earning his contract via a decision win over Mateo Vogel. However, the “Twilight” lost his first two assignments before getting back-to-back wins over Roberto Romera and ChangHo Lee. The dynamic striker is proving to be a worthy addition to the division.
Benardo Sopaj, meanwhile, started his UFC adventure with a KO/TKO defeat against Vinicious Oliveira at the DWCS in March 2024. However, he quickly proved his worth by defeating Ricky Turcios at UFC 311 via a unanimous decision. “The Lion King” is one of the most exciting prospects in the division, having won the title three times at Fight Club Rush. At only 25 years old, the UFC should prepare to see the best of the Albanian fighter.
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Timmy Cuamba - Bernardo Sopaj Key Points
- The fight went the distance in four of the last five Cuamba bouts.
- The total rounds went over 2.5 in four of the last five Cuamba bouts.
- Cuamba is 7-2 in his last nine fights all-time.
- The total rounds went over 2.5 in the last two Sopaj assignments.
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Our Timmy Cuamba vs Bernardo Sopaj Prediction
Benardo Sopaj is the -163 betting favorite in this encounter. He boasts a well-rounded skillset and has already averaged 71% takedown success in the UFC. The Lion King can also unleash his striking arsenal when necessary, averaging 4.24 significant strikes per minute with a 56% success rate. However, we’ve already seen enough of Cuamba in the UFC to know that he’s an exciting underdog in this contest. He has an impressive 72% takedown defense rate, making us believe that he can handle Sopaj’s aggressive wrestling skills. The American also has a 5-inch reach advantage over Benardo. He should win it if the fight doesn’t go to the ground.
Our prediction for Timmy Cuamba vs Benardo Sopaj: Timmy Cuamba on the moneyline.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
