Soa Palelei

"The Hulk"

MMA Record: 22-5-0
UFC Record: 4-3-0
Weight Class: Heavyweight

Soa Palelei "The Hulk" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Soa Palelei has 4 wins in the UFC. Soa Palelei lands an average of 2.47 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.2 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Soa Palelei, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 22 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the heavyweight division at 265 lbs., he stands tall at 6'4" with a reach of 81". In the octagon, Palelei demonstrated a formidable striking game, averaging 2.47 significant strikes per minute and boasting a striking accuracy of 57%. However, he also absorbed an average of 2.68 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 48%. His takedown attempts were less frequent, averaging 2.2 per 15 minutes, but his takedown accuracy was still commendable at 47%. Throughout his UFC career, Palelei achieved some notable victories. One of his most significant wins was against Pat Barry, who held an ELO rating of 1007. In recent years, he scored knockout victories over Ruan Potts and Walt Harris, while facing a unanimous decision loss against Jared Rosholt. His last recorded fight was in 2015 against Antonio Silva, which ended in a knockout loss for Palelei.

Biggest Win
Pat Barry in 2013
Opponent ELO: 1007

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 4'
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
81'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jul 12 1977
Age
48
Peak ELO
1049
ELO Rank
617 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
110-58-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1016.6
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1015.2

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.47
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
57%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.68
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
48%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
2.2
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
47%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Soa Palelei Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2015-08-01 UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia Antonio Silva KO/TKO Punches 2 0:41 Loss
2014-11-07 UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping Walt Harris KO/TKO Punches 2 4:49 Win
2014-06-28 UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt Jared Rosholt U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2014-05-10 UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva Ruan Potts KO/TKO Punch 1 2:20 Win
2013-12-06 UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Bigfoot Pat Barry KO/TKO Punches 1 2:09 Win
2013-08-31 UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2 Nikita Krylov KO/TKO Punches 3 1:34 Win
2007-12-29 UFC 79: Nemesis Eddie Sanchez KO/TKO Punches 3 3:24 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Soa Palelei ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2015-08-01 Antonio Silva 1000 Loss -18 1031
6 2014-11-07 Walt Harris 968 Win +18 1049
5 2014-06-28 Jared Rosholt 1032 Loss -17 1031
4 2014-05-10 Ruan Potts 1000 Win +20 1048
3 2013-12-06 Pat Barry 1007 Win +21 1028
2 2013-08-31 Nikita Krylov 1000 Win +22 1007
1 2007-12-29 Eddie Sanchez 1025 Loss -15 985

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