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Soa Palelei was born on 12 July, 1977 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, is an Australian mixed martial artist and actor (born 1977). Discover Soa Palelei's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?
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| Age |
46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
12 July, 1977 |
| Birthday |
12 July |
| Birthplace |
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 46 years old group.
Soa Palelei Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Soa Palelei height is 6ft 4in and Weight 264 lb.
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| Height |
6ft 4in |
| Weight |
264 lb |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Soa Palelei's Wife?
His wife is Adriana Palelei
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Adriana Palelei |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Soa Palelei Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Soa Palelei worth at the age of 46 years old? Soa Palelei’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Australia. We have estimated Soa Palelei's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Soa Palelei Social Network
Timeline
Soa Palelei (born 12 July 1977) is an Australian retired mixed martial artist.
Born in 1977, Newcastle, New South Wales, of Tongan descent, Palelei started his fighting career at an early age.
Wrestling was his first choice in the earlier years and nearly saw him compete for Australia at the Olympics in Sydney.
Palelei's interest quickly grew in the arena of martial arts and from there his love of the mixed martial arts grew.
Palelei has a mentoring program called Hulk Kids MMA, in which he mentors teens on every aspect of life, combined with training and diet tips this program is available for schools and community groups.
A professional from 2002 until 2015, he most notably competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and PRIDE Fighting Championships.
Palelei made his professional MMA debut in September 2002.
He was undefeated for the first two years of his career, going 7–0 with all wins either by TKO or submission.
He suffered his first defeat via submission to Choi Mu-bae at PRIDE 28 in October 2004.
Palelei had a brief stint in the UFC at UFC 79 against Eddie Sanchez, losing by TKO in the third round.
He was released from the promotion shortly after.
He was at one stage linked a fight at ONE FC – Pride of a Nation against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski, however ONE FC officials pulled him from the fight as he refused to sign a five-fight exclusive contract with ONE Fighting Championship.
He was replaced by former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia.
After his release from the UFC in 2007, Palelei went 10–1 including wins over UFC veterans Brad Morris and Sean McCorkle.
He defeated McCorkle in the main event at Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) 4 via technical knock-out in round one and defended his AFC heavyweight title he won at AFC 3.
In March 2013, Palelei signed a multi fight deal with the UFC.
Palelei was expected to face Stipe Miocic on 15 June 2013 at UFC 161 until Miocic was reassigned to fight Roy Nelson as a replacement on the main card and Palelei was pulled from the event.
He won the fight via third-round TKO in a lackluster fight which saw both fighters exhausted after the first round.
It was later revealed that Palelei suffered a fractured rib during the week before the fight.
Palelei next faced Pat Barry at UFC Fight Night 33 on 7 December 2013.
He won the fight via knockout in the first round, after achieving full mount position and landing a barrage of punches.
Palelei made his acting debut in the 2014 Australian film, Son of a Gun, playing the role of a henchmen Tommy alongside Ewan McGregor, Matt Nable and Brenton Thwaites.
Palelei faced promotional newcomer Ruan Potts on 10 May 2014 at UFC Fight Night 40.
He won the fight via knockout, again from a full mount, in the first round.
Palelei faced Jared Rosholt on 28 June 2014 at UFC Fight Night 43.
Palelei lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Palelei was expected to face Daniel Omielańczuk on 8 November 2014 at UFC Fight Night 55.
However, Omielańczuk was forced to pull out of bout with a broken thumb and was replaced by Walt Harris.
He won the fight by TKO in the second round.
Since then Palelei has played the lead in Zombie Ninjas Vs Black Ops which is due to be released in 2015, and Football Breakers an Australian Comedy.
Palelei faced Antônio Silva on 1 August 2015 at UFC 190.
He lost the fight by TKO in the second round.
In turn, Palelei announced his retirement from MMA on 19 October 2015.
Palelei published a memoir, titled Face Your Fears, in June 2016.
