Benardo Sopaj

MMA fighter

Albanian Fier, Albania

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Quick Info

ProfessionMMA fighter
NationalityAlbanian
Date of Birth25/09/2000
Age25 years
BirthplaceFier, Albania

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameThe Lion King
Fighting Out OfStockholm, Sweden
Weight ClassBantamweight
AffiliationAllstars Training Center

Physical Stats & More

Height5'6" (168 cm)
Reach66.0" (168 cm)
Weight135.5 lbs

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolHigh school in Greece
QualificationCompleted high school

Personal Life

Started TrainingAt age 15
Martial Arts RankJiu-jitsu blue belt

Career

Pro MMA Record11-3-0
UFC Record1-1
Career Highlights
  • Former champion and number 1 in Greece at age 17
  • Held three belts in different organizations: MCP Greece, FCR, AFN
  • Seven wins by knockout
  • Three wins by submission
  • Seven first-round finishes
  • Won four of his last five as listed in UFC profile
Last Fight18/01/2025
Notable Fights
  • Lost to Vinicius Oliveira by KO/TKO (flying knee) on 02/03/2024
  • Defeated Ricky Turcios by unanimous decision on 18/01/2025

Favourites

Favorite Grappling TechniqueAnaconda
Favorite Striking TechniqueFlying knee

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started training for fun before taking the sport seriously
2. Did not have a job before fighting; played football instead
3. Began training in 2016 according to UFC profile
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