UFC

United States

"The Fighting Hawaiian"

KAI
KAMAKA III

Featherweight UFC Xtreme Couture

18

Wins

9

Losses

1

Draws

4

Finishes

0

Win Streak

49.85

FS Score /100

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Overview

Kai Kamaka III is a UFC Featherweight fighter. (Data from ESPN; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power

53

Speed

85

Defense

72

Durability

69

Fight IQ

78

Tale of the Tape

Age

31

Height

5'7" · 67 in · 170 cm

Reach

69 in · 175 cm

Stance

Orthodox

Division

Featherweight · ≤ 145 lb / 65.8 kg

Country

USA

Recent Form

L W W L W

Fight History

Luke Riley TKO (knees and punches)

UFC 329 Jul 11, 2026 R1 · 3:03 18–8–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III lost to Luke Riley via TKO (knees and punches) in round 1 (3:03) at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, taking his record to 18–8–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Dakota Hope Decision (split)

UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan Apr 4, 2026 R3 · 5:00 18–7–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Dakota Hope via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan on April 4, 2026, taking his record to 18–7–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Michel da Cruz Lima KO (punch)

Tuff-N-Uff 151 Jan 22, 2026 R3 · 4:48 17–7–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Michel da Cruz Lima via KO (punch) in round 3 (4:48) at Tuff-N-Uff 151 on Jan. 22, 2026, taking his record to 17–7–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Diego Brandão Decision (split)

Tuff-N-Uff 149 Oct 25, 2025 R5 · 5:00 16–7–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III lost to Diego Brandão via Decision (split) in round 5 (5:00) at Tuff-N-Uff 149 on Oct. 25, 2025, taking his record to 16–7–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Sitik Muduev Decision (unanimous)

Tuff-N-Uff 145 Jun 29, 2025 R3 · 5:00 16–6–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Sitik Muduev via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Tuff-N-Uff 145 on June 29, 2025, taking his record to 16–6–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Joshua Weems TKO (punches and elbows)

Tuff-N-Uff 143 Apr 25, 2025 R2 · 0:58 15–6–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Joshua Weems via TKO (punches and elbows) in round 2 (0:58) at Tuff-N-Uff 143 on April 25, 2025, taking his record to 15–6–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Brendan Loughnane Decision (split)

PFL 9 (2024) Aug 23, 2024 R3 · 5:00 14–6–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III lost to Brendan Loughnane via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at PFL 9 (2024) on Aug. 23, 2024, taking his record to 14–6–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Pedro Carvalho Decision (unanimous)

PFL 6 (2024) Jun 28, 2024 R3 · 5:00 14–5–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Pedro Carvalho via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at PFL 6 (2024) on June 28, 2024, taking his record to 14–5–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Bubba Jenkins Decision (unanimous)

PFL 3 (2024) Apr 19, 2024 R3 · 5:00 13–5–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Bubba Jenkins via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at PFL 3 (2024) on April 19, 2024, taking his record to 13–5–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Henry Corrales Decision (split)

Bellator 300 Oct 7, 2023 R3 · 5:00 12–5–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Henry Corrales via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at Bellator 300 on Oct. 7, 2023, taking his record to 12–5–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Adli Edwards Decision (unanimous)

Bellator 295 Apr 22, 2023 R3 · 5:00 11–5–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Adli Edwards via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Bellator 295 on April 22, 2023, taking his record to 11–5–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Kevin Boehm TKO (punches)

Bellator 289 Dec 9, 2022 R3 · 2:23 10–5–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Kevin Boehm via TKO (punches) in round 3 (2:23) at Bellator 289 on Dec. 9, 2022, taking his record to 10–5–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Justin Gonzales Decision (split)

Bellator 279 Apr 23, 2022 R3 · 5:00 9–5–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III lost to Justin Gonzales via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at Bellator 279 on April 23, 2022, taking his record to 9–5–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

John de Jesus Decision (unanimous)

Bellator 272 Dec 3, 2021 R3 · 5:00 9–4–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated John de Jesus via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Bellator 272 on Dec. 3, 2021, taking his record to 9–4–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Danny Chavez Draw (majority)

UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland Jul 31, 2021 R3 · 5:00 8–4–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III fought Danny Chavez to a draw in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland on July 31, 2021, taking his record to 8–4–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

T.J. Brown Decision (split)

UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka May 1, 2021 R3 · 5:00 8–4

Fight Summary

Kamaka III lost to T.J. Brown via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka on May 1, 2021, taking his record to 8–4.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Jonathan Pearce TKO (punches)

UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark Nov 28, 2020 R2 · 4:28 8–3

Fight Summary

Kamaka III lost to Jonathan Pearce via TKO (punches) in round 2 (4:28) at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark on Nov. 28, 2020, taking his record to 8–3.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Tony Kelley Decision (unanimous)

UFC 252 Aug 15, 2020 R3 · 5:00 8–2

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Tony Kelley via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 252 on Aug. 15, 2020, taking his record to 8–2.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Michael Stack Decision (unanimous)

LFA 87 Jul 31, 2020 R3 · 5:00 7–2

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Michael Stack via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at LFA 87 on July 31, 2020, taking his record to 7–2.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Spencer Higa Decision (unanimous)

Bellator 236 Dec 21, 2019 R3 · 5:00 6–2

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Spencer Higa via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Bellator 236 on Dec. 21, 2019, taking his record to 6–2.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Shojin Miki Decision (unanimous)

Bellator 213 Dec 15, 2018 R3 · 5:00 5–2

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Shojin Miki via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Bellator 213 on Dec. 15, 2018, taking his record to 5–2.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Mauricio Diaz Decision (unanimous)

KOTC: Highlight Reel Jun 10, 2018 R3 · 5:00 4–2

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Mauricio Diaz via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at KOTC: Highlight Reel on June 10, 2018, taking his record to 4–2.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Rick James Decision (unanimous)

KOTC: Energetic Pursuit Feb 24, 2018 R3 · 5:00 3–2

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Rick James via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at KOTC: Energetic Pursuit on Feb. 24, 2018, taking his record to 3–2.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Jeff Mesa Decision (unanimous)

Pacific Xtreme Combat 56 Mar 25, 2017 R3 · 5:00 2–2

Fight Summary

Kamaka III lost to Jeff Mesa via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Pacific Xtreme Combat 56 on March 25, 2017, taking his record to 2–2.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Andrew Natividad TKO (doctor stoppage)

KOTC: Sanctioned Jun 14, 2015 R1 · 4:40 2–1

Fight Summary

Kamaka III lost to Andrew Natividad via TKO (doctor stoppage) in round 1 (4:40) at KOTC: Sanctioned on June 14, 2015, taking his record to 2–1.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Nui Wheeler Submission (rear-naked choke)

Destiny Na Koa 6 Aug 3, 2014 R1 · 3:20 2–0

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Nui Wheeler via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (3:20) at Destiny Na Koa 6 on Aug. 3, 2014, taking his record to 2–0.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Anthony Reyes Decision (unanimous)

KOTC: Mana Oct 20, 2012 R2 · 5:00 1–0

Fight Summary

Kamaka III defeated Anthony Reyes via Decision (unanimous) in round 2 (5:00) at KOTC: Mana on Oct. 20, 2012, taking his record to 1–0.

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown

KO/TKO3 · 17%
Submission1 · 6%
Decision14 · 78%
DQ/Other0 · 0%

FighterStatus Score

49.85 / 100

Rates a fighter on the standard of opposition he has actually beaten: a win over someone we also rate counts far more than a win over an unrated opponent, recent bouts count more than old ones, and recent losses or a long layoff pull the score down. Proprietary FighterStatus metric — not an official ranking.

FighterStatus Rank

#23 FighterStatus rank · UFC Featherweight

Our own rating of the division — not an official UFC, boxing or MMA ranking.

UFC Career Stats Source: UFC.com

64.03%Striking Accuracy

53.85%Takedown Accuracy

1.45Takedowns / 15 Min

5.49Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

0.21Submission Attempts / 15 Min

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