HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Soa Palelei
22-5
Age
45
Height
6'4"
Weight
264 lbs
Reach
81"
Avg Fight Time
09:22
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 1
Last 5
WWLWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
WIN
RP
vs Ruan Potts
UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head From Mount
R1 2:20
KO/TKOPunch to Head From Mount·R1 2:20
WIN
WH
vs Walt Harris
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:49
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:49
LOSS
JR
vs Jared Rosholt
UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PB
vs Pat Barry
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Bigfoot· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R1 2:09
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 2:09
LOSS
AS
vs Antonio Silva
UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia· 2015-08-01
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 0:41
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 0:41
WIN
NK
vs Nikita Krylov
UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· 2013-08-31
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R3 1:34
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R3 1:34
LOSS
ES
vs Eddie Sanchez
UFC 79: Nemesis· 2007-12-29
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R3 3:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R3 3:24
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Control Wrestler
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (2.20 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
2.20/15m
TD Accuracy
48%
Clinch %
19%
⚠️Limited striking output (2.5 SLpM) when fight stays standing
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punches to Head From Mount
#12
50% of KOs
Punch to Head From Mount
#21
25% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
25% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head From Mount (2x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (24% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
48%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
35% acc31%
Clinch
65% acc22%
Ground
75% acc47%
Striking Differential-0.21/min
2.47 landed/min2.68 absorbed/min
2.47
Landed/Min
2.68
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed185
Sig. Strikes Attempted321
Key Insights
Soa is active on the ground (32%).
Primarily a headhunter with 77% targeting the head.
Effective ground striker: 47% from ground at 75% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
48%(est)
Landed
11
Defended
12
Total
23
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.20
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
23
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
18
Landed
40
Attempted
45%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.20/15min.
Solid TD defense at 67%.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 47% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
242
1.01
Ratio
Absorbed
240
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.3
Standing %
72%
R3 vs R1 Output
24%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 24% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
1:57
R2 Control
1:14
R3 Control
0:32
R1 to Final
-75%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+14.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+14.5pp
Body
-2.4pp
Leg
-12.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-26.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3033
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 2
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights