Kai Kamaka III MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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KAI KAMAKA III
“Da Fighting Hawaiian”
UNITED STATES • FEATHERWEIGHT
W-L-D
18-9-1
(T)KO
3-4
SUB
1-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
United States
WT CLASS
Featherweight
HT / WT
5′ 7″, 146 lbs
BIRTHDATE
01/05/1995 (31)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
69.0″ (175cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Xtreme Couture • Pearl City, Hawaii
NICKNAME
“Da Fighting Hawaiian”
RESOURCE LINKS
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Kai Kamaka III Record
WINS18
KO/TKO
3
SUB
1
DECISION
14
LOSSES9
KO/TKO
4
SUB
0
DECISION
5
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 28 professional bouts (18-9-1).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Andre Fili
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan
Oct / 10 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:22)
Oct / 10 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME0:22
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Featherweight Feature Bout • Fili vs. Kamaka III
Main Card Bout
Fighter MatchupAndre Fili vs Kai Kamaka III
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Andre Fili Record at Bout (Opponent)25-14-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout18-8-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Andre Fili: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Kai Kamaka III: +125 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Chris Tognoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fili timed an explosive head kick early in the second round that dropped Kamaka to the canvas, following with quick strikes to trigger referee Chris Tognoni’s stoppage at 0:22.
LOSS
Luke Riley
England
England
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jul / 11 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:03)
Jul / 11 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME3:03
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 329 Featherweight Preliminary Showcase • Riley vs. Kamaka III
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupLuke Riley vs Kai Kamaka III
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Luke Riley Record at Bout (Opponent)10-0-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout18-7-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Luke Riley: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Kai Kamaka III: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kerry Hatley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Undefeated British striker Luke Riley set a ferocious pace, trapping Kamaka along the fence and unleashing a flurry of knees and heavy hooks to earn a first-round stoppage at 3:03.
WIN
Dakota Hope
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan
Apr / 04 / 2026
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 04 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Featherweight Clash • Kamaka III vs. Hope
Octagon Return
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Dakota Hope
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 146 lbs
Dakota Hope Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout17-7-1
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka made an emphatic Octagon return, displaying sharp inside boxing combinations and stuffing repeated takedowns to claim a hard-fought split decision.
WIN
Michel Lima
Brazil
Brazil
Tuff-N-Uff 151
Jan / 22 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:48)
Jan / 22 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME4:48
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Tuff-N-Uff 151 Feature Attraction • Kamaka III vs. Lima
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Michel Lima
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Orleans Hotel & Casino)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Orleans Hotel & Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Michel Lima Record at Bout (Opponent)14-4-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout16-7-1
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka put on a pressure clinic, breaking down Lima with ripping body shots before landing a flush overhand right that knocked Lima out cold at 4:48 of the final frame.
LOSS
Diego Brandao
Brazil
Brazil
Tuff-N-Uff 149
Oct / 25 / 2025
Decision – Split
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Oct / 25 / 2025
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Tuff-N-Uff Featherweight Championship • Brandão vs. Kamaka III
Championship Bout
Fighter MatchupDiego Brandão vs Kai Kamaka III
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Orleans Hotel & Casino)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Orleans Hotel & Casino)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Diego Brandão Record at Bout (Opponent)29-21-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout16-6-1
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A grueling 25-minute championship war where both men traded heavy leather. UFC veteran Diego Brandão barely edged Kamaka in a split decision on the judges’ scorecards to claim the belt.
WIN
Sitik Muduev
Russia
Russia
Tuff-N-Uff 145
Jun / 29 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 29 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Tuff-N-Uff 145 Feature Bout • Kamaka III vs. Muduev
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Sitik Muduev
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Orleans Hotel & Casino)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Orleans Hotel & Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Sitik Muduev Record at Bout (Opponent)12-4-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout15-6-1
Officials
Ref: Chris Tognoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka neutralized Muduev’s aggressive wrestling with superb lateral movement and countered effectively with crisp right hands to earn a unanimous decision sweep.
WIN
Joshua Weems
United States
United States
Tuff-N-Uff 143
Apr / 25 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:58)
Apr / 25 / 2025
ROUND2
TIME0:58
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Tuff-N-Uff 143 Featherweight Showcase • Kamaka III vs. Weems
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Joshua Weems
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Orleans Hotel & Casino)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Orleans Hotel & Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Joshua Weems Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout14-6-1
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka hurt Weems with a ferocious combination early in the second round, quickly taking him down and ending the contest with a heavy barrage of punches and elbows on the ground.
LOSS
Brendan Loughnane
England
England
2024 PFL Playoffs: Welterweights & Featherweights
Aug / 23 / 2024
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 23 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2024 PFL Featherweight Semifinal • Loughnane vs. Kamaka III
Playoff Semifinal
Fighter MatchupBrendan Loughnane vs Kai Kamaka III
Fight Location Washington, D.C., United States (The Anthem)
Washington, D.C., United States (The Anthem)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Brendan Loughnane Record at Bout (Opponent)28-5-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout14-5-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Brendan Loughnane: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Kai Kamaka III: +195 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Scorecards: 29-28, 28-29, 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A high-stakes 2024 PFL Semifinal battle where Kamaka traded brutal leg kicks and crisp combinations with 2022 champion Loughnane, narrowly falling on a razor-thin split decision.
WIN
Pedro Carvalho
Portugal
Portugal
2024 PFL Regular Season: Welterweights & Featherweights
Jun / 28 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 28 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2024 PFL Regular Season • Kamaka III vs. Carvalho
Regular Season Bout
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Pedro Carvalho
Fight Location Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Pedro Carvalho Record at Bout (Opponent)13-9-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout13-5-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kai Kamaka III: -145 (Favorite)
vs
Pedro Carvalho: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Bobby Wombacher
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka out-struck and out-wrestled Bellator veteran Pedro Carvalho, timing clean counter combinations and heavy top control to earn a unanimous decision and clinch his playoff berth.
WIN
Bubba Jenkins
United States
United States
2024 PFL Regular Season: Welterweights & Featherweights
Apr / 19 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 19 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2024 PFL Regular Season Opener • Jenkins vs. Kamaka III
PFL Promotional Debut
Fighter MatchupBubba Jenkins vs Kai Kamaka III
Fight Location Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 145½ lbs
Bubba Jenkins Record at Bout (Opponent)21-7-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout12-5-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Bubba Jenkins: -155 (Favorite)
vs
Kai Kamaka III: +130 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
Scorecards: 29-28, 29-28, 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka produced a brilliant tactical upset in his PFL debut, nullifying NCAA champion wrestler Bubba Jenkins’ takedowns with relentless scrambles and landing crisp counter combinations to sweep the scorecards.
WIN
Henry Corrales
United States
United States
Bellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs. Primus
Oct / 07 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 07 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 300 Featherweight Showcase • Kamaka III vs. Corrales
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Henry Corrales
Fight Location San Diego, California, United States (Pechanga Arena)
San Diego, California, United States (Pechanga Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 145½ lbs
Henry Corrales Record at Bout (Opponent)21-6-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout11-5-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kai Kamaka III: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Henry Corrales: +195 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jonathan Romero
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-volume stand-up battle. Kamaka chewed up Corrales’ lead leg with calf kicks and repeatedly beat him to the punch in exchanges to capture a clear decision win.
WIN
Adli Edwards
United States
United States
Bellator 295: Stots vs. Mix
Apr / 22 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 22 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 295 Homecoming • Kamaka III vs. Edwards
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Adli Edwards
Fight Location Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 145½ lbs
Adli Edwards Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout10-5-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kai Kamaka III: -320 (Favorite)
vs
Adli Edwards: +250 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Chris Tognoni
Scorecards: 30-27, 30-27, 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Performing in front of a roaring home crowd in Honolulu, Kamaka put on a technical boxing clinic, out-landing Edwards by wide margins across all three rounds to sweep 30-27 scorecards.
WIN
Kevin Boehm
United States
United States
Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello
Dec / 09 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:23)
Dec / 09 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME2:23
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 289 Preliminary Feature • Kamaka III vs. Boehm
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Kevin Boehm
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Kevin Boehm Record at Bout (Opponent)9-4-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout9-5-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kai Kamaka III: -280 (Favorite)
vs
Kevin Boehm: +225 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka picked apart Boehm with vicious combinations to the body and head through two rounds before rocking him against the cage and forcing referee Kevin MacDonald to intervene at 2:23 of round three.
LOSS
Justin Gonzales
United States
United States
Bellator 279: Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2
Apr / 23 / 2022
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 23 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 279 Featherweight Bout • Gonzales vs. Kamaka III
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJustin Gonzales vs Kai Kamaka III
Fight Location Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 145 lbs
Justin Gonzales Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout9-4-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Justin Gonzales: -140 (Favorite)
vs
Kai Kamaka III: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A gruelling war in Honolulu where Gonzales used fence control and wrestling to combat Kamaka’s power punches, taking a contested split decision after three tightly fought rounds.
WIN
John de Jesus
United States
United States
Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi
Dec / 03 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 03 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Promotional Debut • Kamaka III vs. De Jesus
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs John de Jesus
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 145½ lbs
John de Jesus Record at Bout (Opponent)14-9-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout8-4-1
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
Scorecards: 29-28, 29-28, 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on short notice for his Bellator promotional debut, Kamaka pushed an unrelenting pace with heavy low kicks and reactive takedowns to capture a unanimous decision sweep.
DRAW
Danny Chavez
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland
Jul / 31 / 2021
Draw
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 31 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDraw
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Featherweight Showcase • Kamaka III vs. Chavez
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Danny Chavez
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144½ lbs vs 145½ lbs
Danny Chavez Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout8-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kai Kamaka III: -115 (Favorite)
vs
Danny Chavez: -105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Scorecards: 29-27 Kamaka, 28-28, 28-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka out-struck Chavez over the course of three rounds, but an inadvertent low strike in the second frame prompted referee Herb Dean to deduct a point, resulting in an official majority draw.
LOSS
TJ Brown
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka
May / 01 / 2021
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 01 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Preliminary Feature • Brown vs. Kamaka III
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupTJ Brown vs Kai Kamaka III
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 146 lbs
TJ Brown Record at Bout (Opponent)14-8-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout8-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kai Kamaka III: -160 (Favorite)
vs
TJ Brown: +140 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog
Scorecards: 27-30, 29-28, 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A high-octane brawl where Kamaka tagged Brown repeatedly with sharp hooks in the pocket. Despite one judge scoring a clean 30-27 shutout for Kamaka, the other two awarded the bout 29-28 to Brown in a hotly contested split decision.
LOSS
Jonathan Pearce
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark
Nov / 28 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:28)
Nov / 28 / 2020
ROUND2
TIME4:28
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Featherweight Bout • Pearce vs. Kamaka III
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupJonathan Pearce vs Kai Kamaka III
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 145 lbs
Jonathan Pearce Record at Bout (Opponent)9-4-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout8-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kai Kamaka III: -270 (Favorite)
vs
Jonathan Pearce: +230 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After an even first round on the feet, Pearce leaned on his wrestling and size, taking Kamaka down in round two and securing back mount to rain down unanswered ground strikes for a TKO finish at 4:28.
WIN
Tony Kelley
United States
United States
UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3
Aug / 15 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 15 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Kamaka III vs. Kelley
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Tony Kelley
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 145½ lbs
Tony Kelley Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout7-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kai Kamaka III: -250 (Favorite)
vs
Tony Kelley: +210 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Chris Tognoni
Scorecards: 29-28, 29-28, 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An absolute slugfest in Kamaka’s Octagon debut. The Hawaiian landed crunching left hooks to the body and crisp head combinations across three torrid rounds to take a 29-28 unanimous decision and collect Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
WIN
Michael Stack
United States
United States
LFA 87: Logan vs. Rosales
Jul / 31 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 31 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 LFA 87 Featherweight Showcase • Kamaka III vs. Stack
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Michael Stack
Fight Location Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Michael Stack Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout6-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Stack: -125 (Favorite)
vs
Kai Kamaka III: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Vance Swerdan
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka halted the undefeated momentum of Michael Stack with blistering punch flurries and dominant top control, securing a clear unanimous decision that directly punched his ticket to the UFC.
WIN
Spencer Higa
United States
United States
Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson
Dec / 21 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 21 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 236 Featherweight Bout • Kamaka III vs. Higa
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Spencer Higa
Fight Location Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Spencer Higa Record at Bout (Opponent)7-10-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout5-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka entertained his home crowd in Honolulu with blistering hand speed and effective takedowns, outpointing fellow islander Spencer Higa across all three rounds.
WIN
Shojin Miki
United States
United States
Bellator 213: Macfarlane vs. Letourneau
Dec / 15 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 15 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 213 Bantamweight Showcase • Kamaka III vs. Miki
Bellator Debut
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Shojin Miki
Fight Location Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Shojin Miki Record at Bout (Opponent)4-3-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout4-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dropping down to bantamweight for his Bellator debut, Kamaka showed relentless pressure and superior wrestling control to comfortably defeat Miki by unanimous decision.
WIN
Mauricio Diaz
United States
United States
KOTC: Highlight Reel
Jun / 10 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 10 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 King of the Cage Featherweight Bout • Kamaka III vs. Diaz
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Mauricio Diaz
Fight Location Ontario, California, United States (Citizens Business Bank Arena)
Ontario, California, United States (Citizens Business Bank Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Mauricio Diaz Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout3-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka controlled distance with a stiff jab and mixed in heavy body strikes to sweep all three rounds against Diaz on the judges’ scorecards.
WIN
Rick James
United States
United States
KOTC: Energetic Pursuit
Feb / 24 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 24 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 King of the Cage Featherweight Bout • Kamaka III vs. James
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Rick James
Fight Location Ontario, California, United States (Citizens Business Bank Arena)
Ontario, California, United States (Citizens Business Bank Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Rick James Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout2-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka relied on his superior collegiate wrestling pedigree to repeatedly ground James, riding out dominant top positions to secure a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Jeff Mesa
Guam
Guam
PXC 56: Pacific Xtreme Combat 56
Mar / 25 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 25 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pacific Xtreme Combat 56 • Mesa vs. Kamaka III
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJeff Mesa vs Kai Kamaka III
Fight Location Mangilao, Guam (UOG Calvo Fieldhouse)
Mangilao, Guam (UOG Calvo Fieldhouse)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Jeff Mesa Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout2-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competing on the international circuit in Guam, Kamaka traded competitive exchanges with hometown favorite Jeff Mesa over 15 minutes, dropping a close unanimous decision.
LOSS
Andrew Natividad
United States
United States
KOTC: Sanctioned
Jun / 14 / 2015
TKO
Rnd 1 (4:40)
Jun / 14 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME4:40
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 King of the Cage: Sanctioned • Natividad vs. Kamaka III
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAndrew Natividad vs Kai Kamaka III
Fight Location San Jacinto, California, United States (Soboba Casino)
San Jacinto, California, United States (Soboba Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Andrew Natividad Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A fast-paced featherweight clash ended abruptly late in the opening round after an injury forced the ringside physician to intervene and call a doctor’s stoppage TKO at 4:40.
WIN
Nui Wheeler
United States
United States
Destiny MMA: Na Koa 6
Aug / 02 / 2014
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:20)
Aug / 02 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME3:20
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Destiny MMA: Na Koa 6 • Kamaka III vs. Wheeler
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Nui Wheeler
Fight Location Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Arena)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Nui Wheeler Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kamaka earned his first career submission victory, taking Wheeler down quickly, advancing smoothly to the back, and sinking in a deep rear-naked choke at 3:20 of the first round.
WIN
Anthony Reyes
United States
United States
KOTC: Mana
Oct / 20 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Oct / 20 / 2012
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Kamaka III vs. Reyes
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupKai Kamaka III vs Anthony Reyes
Fight Location Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Arena)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Arena)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Anthony Reyes Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Kai Kamaka III Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional mixed martial arts debut at just 17 years of age, Kamaka out-struck and out-grappled Reyes across two rounds to secure a clean unanimous decision victory in Honolulu.
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