Lolohea Mahe

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Lolohea Mahe
Born1982 (age 3940)
Maui, Hawaii
Residence Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
NationalityTongan
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight264 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Heavyweight
Super Heavyweight
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
TeamI & I Training Center
Years active2007–2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins11
By knockout10
By decision1
Losses4
By knockout4
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Lolohea Mahe (born 1982) is a Tongan [1] mixed martial artist who last competed in the Super Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, he formerly competed for Strikeforce and King of the Cage.

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Background

Mahe is from Maui, Hawaii and is of Samoan and Tongan descent. Mahe's father was a rugby player but would later become a preacher while Mahe's mother taught Sunday school. To this day, Mahe sings in his church's choir, where his father still preaches, and Mahe's brother is the musical director of this same church. Mahe lived four houses away from future UFC veteran and winner of The Ultimate Fighter 3, Kendall Grove. The two were close friends growing up and often would fight each other as a form of recreation during their high school years, putting on gloves and even making videos of their fights. Before becoming a professional mixed martial arts fighter, Mahe spent five years in prison. In addition to his career in mixed martial arts, Mahe had a job delivering flowers. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Mahe began his career against John Rosa, who was then undefeated, at the FFM 3 event in October 2007. Mahe took this fight even though he had no previous formal mixed martial arts training but was victorious, defeating Rosa via submission (strikes) in the first round. He followed this up with a victory over Desi Miner via TKO (punches) at 2:12 of the first round.

Mahe then defeated Vilatonu Fonokalaifi via TKO (injury) in the second round. Mahe's next fight was against future Ultimate Fighter veteran, Scott Junk. After three rounds, it went to the judges decision and the fight was declared a draw, giving Mahe his first non-stoppage and a record of 3–0–1.

Mahe bounced back against Pama Fuga in June 2009, defeating him via TKO (punches) at 1:49 of the first round.

Strikeforce

Mahe then signed for Strikeforce and made his promotional debut in March 2010, against Lavar Johnson, who held a record of 13–3 prior to the fight. The fight also headlined the ShoMMA card, which was titled Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe.

Late into the second round, Johnson was able to pick up the TKO win (via punches), handing Mahe his first professional loss [3] as well as a 45-day medical suspension. [4]

Mahe fought future UFC veteran Shane Del Rosario on July 23, 2010 at Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe losing via TKO in the first round. [5]

Personal life

On January 27, 2010, Mahe was arrested in Lahaina, Hawaii after a fight broke out between him and a group of men in the Lahaina Cannery Mall parking lot at 1:25 am. The trouble started inside Lulu's Lahaina Surf Club & Grill inside the shopping center and Mahe was seen "grabbing and shoving" several other large men. When police officers arrived and tried to break it up, he lunged at them and was Tased. He and another man were charged with disorderly conduct and released after posting $100 bail. [6]

Mahe and his family are Methodists. [2]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches11 wins4 losses
By knockout94
By submission10
By decision10
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win11-4-1Raymond LopezDecision (unanimous)X-1: World Events 47June 24, 201735:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win10–4–1 Jimmy Ambriz TKO (submission to punches)X-1: Armed and DangerousApril 29, 201710:37 Wailuku, Hawaii, United States
Win9–4–1Trent StardingKOX-1: The ReturnSeptember 24, 201610:30 Wailuku, Hawaii, United States Super Heavyweight debut.
Loss8–4–1Andenilson ClementinoTKO (punches) KOTC: Unsigned June 8, 201310:42 Maui, Hawaii, United States
Win8–3–1Rob JacksonTKO (punches) KOTC: Devastation April 11, 201311:37 Highland, California, United States
Loss7–3–1Cody EastTKO (punches) KOTC: Regulators January 19, 201313:01 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Win7–2–1 Edwin Dewees TKO (punches)Maui Fighting ChampionshipsDecember 15, 201211:37 Maui, Hawaii, United StatesWon MFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win6–2–1Desi MinerTKO (punches) KOTC: Mana October 20, 201224:27 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win5–2–1Henry BellTKO (punches)X-1: Champions 3March 12, 201111:49 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss4–2–1 Shane del Rosario TKO (knees and punches) Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe July 23, 201013:48 Everett, Washington, United States
Loss4–1–1 Lavar Johnson TKO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe March 26, 201023:29 Fresno, California, United StatesMahe missed weight by 2 lbs.
Win4–0–1Pama FugaTKO (punches)UNU 2 Operation: Fire at WillJune 13, 200911:49United States
Draw3–0–1Scott JunkDrawX-1: New BeginningFebruary 27, 200935:00 Hawaii, United States
Win3–0Vilatonu FonokalaifiTKO (injury)Niko Vitale PromotionsApril 18, 20082N/AUnited States
Win2–0Desi MinerTKO (punches)X-1 Events: ChampionsJanuary 26, 200812:12United States
Win1–0John RosaTKO (punches)FFM 3October 13, 20071N/AUnited States

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