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Punahele Soriano vs Ramiz Brahimaj

Punahele Soriano is 13-5-0; Ramiz Brahimaj is 13-7-0. Punahele Soriano is 1" · 3 cm taller than Ramiz Brahimaj. They have met once: Punahele Soriano 1, Ramiz Brahimaj 0.

Punahele Soriano
United States
Punahele Soriano
“Puna” · 13-5-0
UDUDUD
WelterweightMet once
Ramiz Brahimaj
United States
Ramiz Brahimaj
13-7-0
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Style & credentials

Punahele Soriano
Folkstyle WrestlingJudo
  • —Brown belt · Judo
  • 2019Contract winner · DWCSMiddleweight
  • 2014All-American · NCAA D3197 lb
  • 2014Runner-up · NCAA D3197 lb, NCAA Central Region
Camp · Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Ramiz Brahimaj

No background on record

Camp · Valle Flow Striking · United States

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

78%
Head
70%
20%
Body
22%
3%
Leg
8%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Punahele Sorianolast 7 fights
46%20%34%
Ramiz Brahimajlast 6 fights
52%26%22%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Punahele Soriano· from fights outside the UFC Ramiz Brahimaj· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.042.14
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Punahele Soriano · Good · better than 69% of UFC fightersRamiz Brahimaj · Poor · better than 14% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.553.23
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Punahele Soriano · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersRamiz Brahimaj · Average · better than 56% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.201.97
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Punahele Soriano · Good · better than 76% of UFC fightersRamiz Brahimaj · Good · better than 70% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
48%34%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Punahele Soriano · Good · better than 72% of UFC fightersRamiz Brahimaj · Average · better than 41% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
50%47%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Punahele Soriano · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fightersRamiz Brahimaj · Below avg · better than 21% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.201.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Punahele Soriano · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersRamiz Brahimaj · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.04
Strikes landed / min
2.14
3.55
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.23
2.20 / 4.6
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.97 / 5.8
48%
Takedown accuracy
34%
50%
Takedown defence
47%
2:47
Control time / fight
2:05
0.20
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.40

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Punahele Soriano13 UFC fights · 552 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
36%196/619
12%67/102
3%14/19
Clinch
6%32/45
3%14/15
0%0/0
Ground
36%201/256
5%27/28
0%1/1
Ramiz Brahimaj10 UFC fights · 179 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
57%102/262
15%26/39
8%14/16
Clinch
8%14/20
8%14/15
0%0/0
Ground
5%9/10
0%0/0
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Punahele Soriano and Ramiz Brahimaj ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez (Sat, Feb 21, 2026), where Punahele Soriano won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Punahele Soriano and Ramiz Brahimaj?

Punahele Soriano is 13-5-0 and Ramiz Brahimaj is 13-7-0.

Who has the longer reach, Punahele Soriano or Ramiz Brahimaj?

Neither. Both have a 72" · 183 cm reach.

Who is taller, Punahele Soriano or Ramiz Brahimaj?

Punahele Soriano is taller at 5'11" · 180 cm; Ramiz Brahimaj stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Punahele Soriano or Ramiz Brahimaj?

They are the same age: 33.

Who has more finishes, Punahele Soriano or Ramiz Brahimaj?

Punahele Soriano has 9 wins inside the distance (7 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission); Ramiz Brahimaj has 5 wins (1 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission).