Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Catchweight5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Benardo Sopaj
Lion King
13-3-0
RESULT

Benardo Sopaj def. Tariq Ismail (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3
Tariq Ismail
Desert Storm
8-2-0
Saturday, January 11, 2020

Benardo Sopaj defeated Tariq Ismail by Unanimous Decision in round 3 in the Catchweight bout of BRAVE CF 38, held Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Benardo Sopaj vs Tariq Ismail?

Benardo Sopaj defeated Tariq Ismail by Unanimous Decision in round 3 in the Catchweight bout of BRAVE CF 38, held Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Benardo Sopaj 57%43% Tariq Ismail

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

13-3-0
Record
8-2-0
1679
Power Index rating
1627
2
Win Streak
0
25
Age
36
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'6"
168 cm
66"
168 cm
Reach
67"
170 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Catchweight
Weight Class
Catchweight
Sweden
Nationality
Canada

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Benardo Sopaj

No background on record

Tariq Ismail

No background on record

Camp TriStar Gym · Sudan

Striking Profile

4.39
SLpM
2.69
58%
Str. Acc.
-
4.69
SApM
0.98
52%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

2.43
TD Avg.
2.22
60%
TD Acc.
80%
76%
TD Def.
100%
0.80
Sub. Avg.
0.60

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Benardo Sopaj · 4-1
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa · May 16, 2026
    Submission · R2 · 2:25 · Bantamweight
  • W
    UFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano · Jan 18, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev · Mar 2, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 4:41 · Bantamweight
  • W
    AFN 4 · Dec 30, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 4:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    FCR 15 · Feb 25, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 0:20 · Bantamweight
Tariq Ismail · 3-2
  • L
    PFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact · Oct 18, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 3:51 · Featherweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL MENA 1: 2024 Regular Season · May 9, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 137 lb Catchweight
  • W
    Durham Fight Series 1 · Jun 3, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 1:44 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Brave CF 31 · Jul 5, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:04 · Welterweight
  • L
    Brave CF 38 · Aug 8, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 4 fights
54.3
Avg sig. strikes
36.3
2.00
Avg takedowns
2.00
2:57
Avg control time
3:15
81
Career high strikes
62
3
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Benardo Sopaj
Strike target
Tariq Ismail
86%
Head
54%
6%
Body
26%
9%
Leg
20%
Benardo Sopaj
Strike position
Tariq Ismail
51%
Distance
33%
10%
Clinch
24%
39%
Ground
43%