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Soa Palelei

TRAINING: Training twice a day with the rest of my team at Team Quest. Wrestling, BJJ, Judo, Muay Thai . . . everything.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I began training 10 years ago. I’ve always had a passion for combative sports and thought it would be a good way to stay out of trouble and test myself.

Do you have any heroes? My son

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world to me to get to show what I am capable of.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Debt collector

Favorite grappling technique: Arm bar

Favorite Striking technique: right hand