UFC

Punahele “Puna”Soriano

UFC13-5-0

Division
Welterweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 11"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
72"
Nationality
United States
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
7
Wins by submission
2
Wins by decision
4

Striking accuracy

45%

301 landed · 663 attempted

Takedown accuracy

40%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-06-08 to 2026-09-05

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Punahele Soriano Bio

Punahele Soriano is a Hawaiian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s welterweight division. As of September 13, 2026, the UFC lists him as active and training at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. Soriano began as a wrestler, later adding MMA training after UFC featherweight Dan Ige invited him to work out; that background remains central to a game built around physical pressure, takedowns and finishing exchanges.

Soriano earned his UFC opportunity through Dana White’s Contender Series on June 18, 2019, when he defeated Jamie Pickett by unanimous decision and received a contract. He made his Octagon debut later that year and initially competed at middleweight before moving to welterweight in 2024 following a test cut at the UFC Performance Institute. His UFC profile credits him with a brown belt in judo, while he earned a fitness-management degree at Wartburg College.

In 2025 and 2026, Soriano continued his welterweight run, including a January 11, 2025 stoppage of Uroš Medić and a February 21, 2026 decision over Ramiz Brahimaj. His most recent listed appearance came on September 5, 2026, when he lost a unanimous decision to Daniil Donchenko. The UFC lists Soriano at 5-foot-11 with a 72.5-inch reach.

Record
13-5-0
Division
Welterweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 11"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
72"
Leg reach
41.00
Nationality
United States
Birth date
Nov 22, 1992 (age 33)
Age
33
Country
United States

Punahele Soriano Questions & Answers

What division does Punahele Soriano compete in?

As of October 13, 2026, the UFC lists Punahele Soriano as an active welterweight.

How tall is Punahele Soriano?

The UFC lists Soriano at 5 feet 11 inches, with a 72.5-inch reach.

When was Punahele Soriano born?

Punahele Soriano was born on November 22, 1992.

Where did Punahele Soriano wrestle in college?

Soriano wrestled at Wartburg College. The school’s athletics archive lists him as a senior from Waialua, Hawaii, and documents his collegiate wrestling career.

When did Soriano make his UFC debut?

Soriano made his UFC Octagon debut on September 7, 2019. The UFC profile also identifies him as having turned professional in 2017.

Why did Punahele Soriano move from middleweight to welterweight?

Soriano moved to welterweight after a successful test weight cut with the UFC Performance Institute. He later said the change also reflected the realities of training with larger middleweights at Xtreme Couture.

What is Punahele Soriano’s fighting style?

Soriano’s background is in collegiate wrestling, and the UFC categorizes his fighting style as MMA. His wrestling experience provides the clearest documented foundation for his mixed martial arts approach.

Has Punahele Soriano won a UFC title?

No UFC championship is listed on Soriano’s official UFC athlete profile.