UFC Fight Night 276: Timmy Cuamba vs. Benardo Sopaj Prediction for Saturday, 05/16/26

The second fight on the Main Card at UFC Fight Night 276 will see Timmy Cuamba take on Benardo Sopaj. This will be a fight in the UFC Bantamweight division. Cuamba enters this fight with an MMA record of 10-3 and 3-2 in the UFC. He is averaging 2.77 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 44%. Cuamba absorbs 3.58 strikes and has a striking defense of 57%. His grappling has also been solid, averaging 1.31 takedowns every 15 minutes. His takedown accuracy is 31%, and his takedown defense is 72%.

Sopaj enters this fight with an MMA record of 12-3 and 1-1 in the UFC. He averages 4.24 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 56%. Sopaj absorbs 4.88 strikes and has a striking defense of 49%. So far in the UFC, he has been a very good grappler, averaging 2.53 takedowns every 15 minutes. He has a takedown accuracy of 71% and a takedown defense of 76%.

Sopaj is the heavy favorite in this fight; however, he still looks to be the best betting option. Not only does Sopaj have the clear edge in striking volume, but he also has the advantage in grappling ability. Cuamba has the advantage in terms of UFC experience, but because he is lacking when it comes to striking and grappling, backing Sopaj to win will be our lean.