Soa “The Hulk” Palelei signs with the UFC | UFC News
For those of you who don’t already know, Soa “The Hulk” Palelei (18-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) is a heavyweight mixed martial artist who has fought for both the UFC and Pride, as well as other promotions. The native of Perth, Australia proudly announced today that he is once again employed by the UFC.
Via @soathehulk on twitter:
@BreakingNews TheHulk is PROUD 2announce i have signed wit da UFC! Thank u#HulkGladiators 4your support #HULKinUFC
Since losing to Daniel Cormier in fall of 2010, “The Hulk” has strung together eight straight victories, all of which have come by way of referee stoppage. Most recently, Palelei disposed of former UFC heavyweight Sean McCorkle by first-round TKO at “AFC 4″ in December.
Palelei’s initial stint with the UFC was a brief one, after losing his debut to Eddie Sanchez by TKO in 2007, “The Hulk” was let go by the promotion. No opponent has been named for Palelei’s return, but expect ”The Hulk” to ‘Smash’ on to the heavyweight scene in the near future.
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sweet.
http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Soa-Palelei-9680
Steady TKOing guys…
290! I wonder if that is accurate and he has to cut the extra weight as of late or if he walks under 265. Well I guess we’ll find out. Another heavy hitter
Hell yeah, Soa has definitely improved and brings another hard hitting HW into the UFC! And looks like he is getting an exciting fight right off the bat with Stipe Miocic!
He has to work to make 265 – seen him at 280 once sweating off on a running machine that was working harder than him.
I hope he wins – a good guy all round IMO.