UFC Fight Night: Ramiz Brahimaj vs Punahele Soriano Preview & Prediction
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American Welterweights from different backgrounds collide on the prelims as Ramiz Brahimaj meets Punahele Soriano in a stylistically interesting bout.
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UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez main card
Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez (Middleweight)
Geoff Neal vs Uros Medic (Welterweight)
Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa (Featherweight)
Serghei Spivac vs Ante Delija (Heavyweight)
Jacobe Smith vs Josiah Harrell (Welterweight)
Zachary Reese vs Michel Pereira (Middleweight)
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez prelims
Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal Miranda (Welterweight)
Ode' Osbourne vs Alibi Idiris (Flyweight)
Alden Coria vs Luis Gurule (Flyweight)
Nora Cornolle vs Joselyne Edwards (Women’s Bantamweight)
Ramiz Brahimaj vs Punahele Soriano (Welterweight)
Philip Rowe vs Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani (Welterweight)
Jordan Leavitt vs Yadier del Valle (Featherweight)
Juliana Miller vs Carli Judice (Women’s Flyweight)
Ramiz Brahimaj: Submission specialist looking to extend winning streak
Ramiz Brahimaj (13-5-0) is a 33-year-old Albanian-American welterweight from The Bronx that is renowned for his dangerous ground game. Standing 5’10” with a 72-inch reach, Brahimaj has built his career largely on his Brazilian jiu-jitsu credentials, with 12 of his 13 professional victories coming by way of submission. His ability to attack from scrambles, threaten the back and lock up chokes has made him a constant hazard whenever the fight hits the mat.
After alternating wins and losses during the early part of his UFC tenure, Brahimaj has recently found rhythm. He enters this bout riding a three-fight finishing streak against Mickey Gall, Billy Ray Goff and Austin Vanderford, demonstrating a more composed and confident version of himself inside the Octagon. This surge in form has instilled a new found confidence in the New York native and Brahimaj is now intent on proving that his ceiling in the welterweight division remains high.
Punahele Soriano: Explosive striker bringing knockout threat
Punahele Soriano (12-4-0) is a 33-year-old American fighter of Hawaiian heritage who has transitioned to welterweight after competing at middleweight earlier in his UFC run. Standing 5’11” with a 72.5-inch reach, Soriano is best known for his punching power, with seven of his professional victories coming via knockout. His compact build and heavy hands make him particularly dangerous in close exchanges.
Soriano endured mixed results during the middle stretch of his UFC career but now arrives on a three-fight winning streak including an impressive TKO victory over Uros Medic in the first round. His recent performances have shown improved patience and shot selection to complement his natural explosiveness. While primarily a striker, he has also demonstrated enough defensive grappling to survive difficult moments and reset the fight on his terms.
Ramiz Brahimaj vs Punahele Soriano prediction
This matchup presents a clear stylistic contrast. Brahimaj’s clearest path to victory lies in forcing grappling exchanges, where his submission arsenal gives him a distinct edge. Soriano, meanwhile, will look to keep the contest upright, where his speed and knockout power can shift momentum instantly.
If Brahimaj can secure early takedowns and settle into top control, the Albanian-American grappler has every chance of finding another finish. However, prolonged striking exchanges favour the man from Oahu, whose power advantage is significant. Given Brahimaj’s significant edge on the ground, the fight leans slightly his way in what could be a tightly contested bout.
Prediction: Ramiz Brahimaj to win
