Pride and UFC Veteran Soa Palalei will look to get back on track after losing his debut in the UFC Octagon in December 2007 when he returns to action following an injured hand on November 29th in Perth Australia.
“I'll be fighting November 29th on a big show in Perth, Australia.” stated the big man “We are just awaiting confirmation on that fight then I will fight again in December and with two wins I'll have the cob webs worked out and should then find myself back in the UFC.”
The monster from Australia who holds a 9-2 record, lost to Eddie Sanchez in the third round of their December UFC 79 clash via TKO. Following that bout Palalei found himself on the shelf with a hand injury that would require surgery and take him out of action.
“I broke my hand sparring so I had to get surgery to repair it. It is coming along well and will be back to 100% very soon.”
The 6'2, 265lbs fighter trains out of Australia but also comes over to the USA to train at the Team Quest gym in Temecula, CA that is home to other UFC fighters Dan Henderson and Sokoudjou as well as journeyman fighter Jason “Mayhem” Miller.
“I've been training in Australia for the last little while but I plan on heading to Temecula in two weeks to pick up my training there leading up to the November fight in Perth.”
Palalei's goal is to find his way back to the confines of the UFC Octagon and is working everday to get back to center stage.
“I've been training my arse off mate” Palalei said “I am looking to get back in the UFC and hopefully you will see me back sooner rather than later.”
