Julius "Caesar" Poananga

Pro MMA Fighter

Julius "Caesar" is one of Hamilton's top professional mixed martial artists. Julius had a successful string of amateur MMA wins before making his victorious professional debut in 2012. Less than 2 years later, Julius moved 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.

Julius was presented his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt in April 2024, and has accumulated a number of submission wins throughout his MMA career.

Career Highlights:

• Purplebelt National Champ Super Heavy (NZ Grappler Nogi Nationals 2021)
• PRO Rnd 1 Submission Win (Guillotine) over Anthony Johns (2017) in his international Debut
• 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)
• WKA World Championships Wales 2022

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