Punahele Soriano
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Punahele Soriano holds a professional MMA record of 13-5-0. Punahele Soriano has won 13 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Punahele Soriano lands 4.15 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 2.10 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 5, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, PFL.
Profile
- Height
- 5'11"180 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 72"183 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- 1992-11-22
- Age
- 33
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Wailua, Hawaii, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2022One time, vs. Dalcha Lungiambula at UFC on ABC 3 (July 16, 2022).
- 2019Contract winner · DWCS · Middleweight
- 2014All-American · NCAA D3 · 197 lb
- 2014Runner-up · NCAA D3 · 197 lb, NCAA Central Region
- 2014February 9, 2014. Conference citation: senior at 197 lbs, 'earned his 28th win of the season with a 10-4 upset victory over top-ranked Matt Hechsel of Augsburg'; ranked 6th in Division III at 197 at the time.
- 2010Champion · State HS · youth · 171 lb
- 2010Champion · State HS · youth · 178 lb
- 2009Bronze · State HS · youth · junior season
- Champion · Oia Oahu · youth · 171 lb
- Brown belt · Judo
- Amateur MMA 4-0 · Record
- Wartburg College · Wrestling Folkstyle · 2010-2014
- Kahuku High & Intermediate School · Wrestling Folkstyle · -2010
- Started in MMA
- Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
- MMA 13-4 · Professional record · Professional MMA record entering UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse (2026-09-05). Pro since 2017; also fought PFL, Titan FC, V3 Fights and LFA before the UFC. Riding a four-fight win streak and seeking an eighth Octagon win, moving up to welterweight for this bout.
Camp
- Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Coaches
- Eric Nicksick · Head coach
- Nate Petit · Head coach
- Maki Pitolo · Cornerman
- Dennis Davis · Head coach
Training partners
- Brad Tavares
- Sean Strickland
- Roman Dolidze
- Edmen Shahbazyan
- Dan Ige
- Dalcha Lungiambula
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Punahele Soriano sits in the top 25.
- #6 Best significant strike accuracy, Welterweight59.5%
- #8 Highest share of control time, Welterweight53.1%
- #10 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Welterweight4.0
- #15 Best striking differential, Welterweight1.85
- #16 Most knockdowns in a round, Middleweight2
- #23 Strikes absorbed per minute, Middleweight4.55
- #25 Most knockdowns in a round, Middleweight2
- #4 Best significant strike accuracy, Welterweight59.5%
- #6 Highest share of control time, Welterweight53.1%
- #7 Best striking differential, Welterweight1.85
- #7 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Welterweight4.0
- #15 Most knockdowns in a round, Middleweight2
- #20 Fastest knockouts, Welterweight0:31
- #20 Strikes absorbed per minute, Middleweight4.55
- #23 Fastest finishes, Welterweight0:31
Bonus résumé
Punahele Soriano has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Punahele Soriano earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Hooker vs Parnasse· Sep 5, 2026· WelterweightUDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez· Feb 21, 2026· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 13-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Welterweight· 12-4 vs 13-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Uros MedicUFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Ribas 2· Jan 11, 2025· Welterweight· 11-4 vs 10-3TKOR1 · 0:31
- WINvs Miguel BaezaUFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Imavov· Jun 8, 2024· Welterweight· 10-4 vs 10-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Dariush vs Tsarukyan· Dec 2, 2023· Middleweight· 9-4 vs 15-5SUBR2 · 4:10
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Imavov· Jan 14, 2023· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 10-2TKOR2 · 3:19
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Rodriguez· Jul 16, 2022· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 11-5POTNTKOR2 · 0:28
- LOSSvs Nick MaximovUFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland· Feb 5, 2022· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 8-0SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw· Jul 24, 2021· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 17-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Kattar· Jan 17, 2021· Middleweight· 8-0 vs 10-1TKOR1 · 4:48
- WINUFCUFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 11-3-1TKOR1 · 3:17
- WINUFCDana White's Contender Series 17· Jun 18, 2019· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 9-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jhonoven PatiLFA 52: Rodriguez vs. Gutierrez· Oct 19, 2018· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 4-2SUBR1 · 3:36
- WINvs James HorneV3 Fights 69· Jun 16, 2018· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 4-2TKOR1 · 0:45
- WINvs Rafael CelestinoTitan FC 49· Apr 6, 2018· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 5-2TKOR1 · 0:31
- WINvs Jon GoverPFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL: Everett· Jul 28, 2017· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 1-2TKOR1 · 2:36
- WINvs Jon FerrellX-1 World Events 45· Jan 28, 2017· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-3SUBR1 · 2:20
- WINvs Issac WorthAinofea· Jul 23, 2016· 4-0 vs 0-2-1TKO
- WINvs Rylen WaiwaioleJust Scrap· Apr 22, 2016· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 2:00
- WINvs Thor Soder×1Title bout · Title win #1Just Scrap· Nov 13, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 1-1TKOR1 · 2:33
- WINvs Rashard GoffStar Elite Cage Fighting· Oct 23, 2015· 1-0 vs 3-2TKO
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1778▼23
- Peak
- 1809Jan 16, 2021
- Rated fights
- 18
Frequently asked questions
When does Punahele Soriano fight next?
Punahele Soriano has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Punahele Soriano's record?
Punahele Soriano's professional MMA record is 13-5-0.
Who is Punahele Soriano fighting next?
Punahele Soriano's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Punahele Soriano fight last?
Punahele Soriano most recently fought Daniil Donchenko at UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs Parnasse on Saturday, September 5, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Punahele Soriano fight in?
Punahele Soriano fights at Welterweight.
How many knockouts does Punahele Soriano have?
Punahele Soriano has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Punahele Soriano won?
Punahele Soriano has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Punahele Soriano?
Punahele Soriano is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.
How much does Punahele Soriano weigh?
Punahele Soriano weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Punahele Soriano's reach?
Punahele Soriano has a reach of 72" (183 cm).
How old is Punahele Soriano?
Punahele Soriano is 33 years old (born Nov 22, 1992).
Where is Punahele Soriano from?
Punahele Soriano is from United States.