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Taylor Tuli Wily (June 14, 1968 – June 20, 2024) was an American actor, sumo wrestler and mixed martial artist. [1] He competed in UFC where he was billed as Teila Tuli and also competed in sumo wrestling. As an actor, he was known for his recurring role as Kamekona Tupuola on both Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I.
Gerard Gordeau (born 30 March 1955) is a Dutch former Savateur, Karateka, Kickboxer, and mixed martial artist.He is the 1991 World Champion Savate and holder of the Dutch Champion Karate title for eight consecutive years, but foremost known internationally for his fight against Teila Tuli in the first televised Ultimate Fighting Championship bout on 12 November 1993.
Wily was born Teila Tuli on June 14, 1968, in Laie, Hawaii. He started out as a mixed martial artist and sumo wrestler under the name "Takamishu."
Wily was born Teila Tuli on June 14, 1968 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Before acting, Wily competed in sumo, UFC and MMA matches, where he was known for his intimidating 450-pound frame.
He went on to compete as Teila Tuli in his first and only Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in November 1993. During the match against savate expert Gerard Gordeau, Wily landed a punch that ...
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (later renamed UFC 1: The Beginning) was the first mixed martial arts event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), held at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, United States, on November 12, 1993.
Actor and former wrestler Taylor Wily, known for his memorable role as Kamekona Tupuola in crime dramas Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I., has passed away at the age of 56.. The Hawaii-born star died ...
The television broadcast featured kickboxer Kevin Rosier, taekwondo practitioner Patrick Smith, savate fighter Gerard Gordeau, karate expert Zane Frazier, shootfighter Ken Shamrock, sumo wrestler Teila Tuli, boxer Art Jimmerson, and 175 lb (79 kg) Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Royce Gracie—younger brother of UFC co-founder Rorion, whom ...