Bernardo Sopaj is finding his way in the UFC after an unsuccessful promotional debut.
At UFC Fight Night 276, Sopaj (13-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) extended his winning streak to two when he clubbed and submitted Timmy Cuamba (10-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) with a rear-naked choke at the 2:25 mark of Round 2. The bantamweight bout took place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
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It was a short left counter that initially sat Cuamba on the canvas. Cuamba tried to grab a leg but Sopaj hammered him over and over again with punches. Cuamba rolled from back to belly and Sopaj locked in the choke.
Sopaj, 25, debuted on short-notice vs. Vinicius Oliveira in March 2024. Although he lost by violent flying knee knockout, Sopaj earned respect for his toughness and flashes of brilliance. He returned in January and notched his first UFC win with a unanimous decision victory over Ricky Turcios.
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Cuamba, 27, has a two-fight winning streak snapped.
Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 276 results:
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Bernardo Sopaj def. Timmy Cuamba via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:25
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Vegas 117 video: Bernardo Sopaj clubs, subs Timmy Cuamba
