Bernardo Sopaj vs Timmy Cuamba: Result and Prediction
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa · May 16, 2026
Result
Bernardo Sopaj defeated Timmy Cuamba by Submission in round 2 (2:25) at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa on May 16, 2026.
The FIGHT//AI model had Bernardo Sopaj as the favourite at 55%, so the result went with the model.
Model prediction
The FIGHT//AI headline probability gave Bernardo Sopaj a 55% chance to beat Timmy Cuamba (Timmy Cuamba 45%).
The betting market prices Bernardo Sopaj at 56% (-127) and Timmy Cuamba at 44% (+130), with the bookmaker margin removed.
Sopaj's striking power and elite defense clash with Cuamba's relentless cardio, making for a potential knockout finish or a tactical battle of attrition.
How the model expected it to end
Method of victory, either fighter: KO/TKO 54%, decision 27%, submission 19%. The most likely way this 3-round bantamweight fight ends is by KO/TKO.
Fight length: goes the distance 27%.
Key factors
- Sopaj's striking power
- Cuamba's cardio advantage
- Sopaj's elite defense
Tale of the tape
| Bernardo Sopaj | Timmy Cuamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| UFC fights | 0 | 5 |
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