Benardo Sopaj Favored at -125 Over Timmy Cuamba

benardo sopaj entered UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas as the -125 favorite over Timmy Cuamba for their three-round bantamweight bout. The line put Sopaj ahead despite Cuamba’s size and reach edge, making the betting number the clearest read on how the fight was priced before the main card started at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Sopaj and Cuamba at UFC Fight Night

The bout sat second on the main card, behind the five-round featherweight headliner between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. Sopaj arrived at 25 with a 12-3 record and 10 finishes, while Cuamba was 27 and 10-3 with five knockouts.

That contrast sharpened the matchup. Cuamba had won two straight, and he also brought the physical advantages: he stood 5 feet 9 inches to Sopaj’s 5 feet 6 inches and owned a five-inch reach edge, 71 inches to 66 inches.

DraftKings Numbers on Sopaj

The betting market still leaned toward Sopaj at -125, with Cuamba listed as a +105 underdog. The fight was also priced at -200 to go the distance and +150 to end early, so oddsmakers leaned slightly toward a full three rounds rather than a quick finish.

Sopaj’s recent form helped explain the number. He was coming off a win over Ricky Turcios at UFC 311 in January 2025, and he entered this bout with 10 of his 12 wins ending by finish. Cuamba’s two-fight winning streak made him a live side, but the market kept Sopaj in front.

Ricky Turcios Win Still Matters

For bettors, the cleaner read was on the market rather than the matchup on paper: Sopaj was favored, Cuamba had the size edge, and the distance price sat at -200. That combination gave the fight a tight margin on the moneyline and a clear lean toward a longer fight on the total.

Ryan Wohl gave his best bet for the fight, but the numbers already told the story for anyone tracking the main card. Sopaj had the edge on the board entering Las Vegas, and Cuamba had the tools to make that price uncomfortable.