Julius "Caesar" Poananga
CORE MMA / San Bu Kai
Julius "Caesar" is one of Hamilton's top professional mixed martial artists, representing CORE MMA and San Bu Kai gym. Julius had a successful string of amateur MMA wins before suffering his only career loss to date - a split decision defeat against Ina Manase after an extension round - in what was one of the fights of the year. This served only to spur "Caesar" to new heights, as he begun additional work with San Bu Kai in order to prepare for his next matches - including a victorious professional debut against Sam Caspersen. 2014 marked a change of lifestyle for Julius, as he moves closer to follow of his dream of becoming a full-time MMA athlete - and won the IKBF Xtreme-Thai NZ Heavyweight Title in the process.
Fight Record (3-0 Pro):
- PRO Rnd 1 Submission Win (Guillotine) over John Vake (2014)
- PRO Rnd 1 Submission Win (Rear-Naked Choke) over Ryan Anderson (2014)
- Submission Win (Guillotine) over Richie Boom Boom Cooper for the IKBF Xtreme-Thai NZ Heavyweight Title
- PRO UD win over Sam Caspersen (2012)
- Split Decision loss to Ina Manase after extension round (2012)
- Rnd 1 Submission Win (Reverse Triangle) over Brad Flavell (2012)
- Rnd 1 Submission Win (Armbar) over Patrick Childs (2012)
Official Sherdog Profile:
http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Julius-Poananga-94489
Media Releases:
http://www.waikatoindependent.co.nz/2014/03/caesar-marches-on-auckland/17387/
Official Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/kingjuliuscaesarpoananga