Kai Kamaka III: record, fights and statistics
Kai Kamaka III (“The Fighting Hawaiian”) is a featherweight fighter from USA with a published career record of 18-9-1. StatsNext stores 7 UFC bouts for Kai Kamaka III (2-4-1). In the 7 fights stored since Apr 25, 2025, Kai Kamaka III is 4-3.
Profile
| Height | 5'7" |
|---|---|
| Reach | 69" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Weight class | Featherweight |
| Born | 1995 |
What are Kai Kamaka III's fighting stats?
Across 7 stored UFC bouts with statistics (78 minutes) through October 10, 2026, Kai Kamaka III lands 5.53 significant strikes per minute and absorbs 6.24, with 57.7% striking accuracy and 54.9% striking defense. Grappling: 1.35 takedowns per 15 minutes at 53.8% accuracy, 55.0% takedown defense, 0.19 submission attempts per 15 minutes. 2-4-1 in 7 stored UFC bouts, 0 of 2 wins inside the distance.
Kai Kamaka III: striking, grappling and finishes
| Statistic | UFC bouts | All stored bouts |
|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 5.53 | 5.53 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 6.24 | 6.24 |
| Significant striking accuracy | 57.7% | 57.7% |
| Significant striking defense | 54.9% | 54.9% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.35 | 1.35 |
| Takedown accuracy | 53.8% | 53.8% |
| Takedown defense | 55.0% | 55.0% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Control minutes per 15 minutes | 2.96 | 2.96 |
| Share of fight time in control | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| Bouts with statistics (minutes) | 7 (78) | 7 (78) |
Significant strikes landed: 43.6% head, 40.1% body, 16.2% legs; 83.7% at distance, 13.3% in the clinch, 3% on the ground.
| Method | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| KO/TKO | 0 | 3 |
| Submission | 0 | 0 |
| Decision | 2 | 1 |
2-4-1 in the 7 stored UFC bouts since August 15, 2020, averaging 11.1 minutes. The published career record above can include bouts StatsNext does not store. Rates are per minute fought over the stored bouts. Absorbed strikes and defense count only bouts where the opponent’s statistics are published. Control time is published for bouts from 2019. UFC striking leaders · UFC grappling leaders
2026 season: Kai Kamaka III among fighters
| Figure | Kai Kamaka III | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Wins by KO, TKO or submission | 50.0 | 198th of 360 |
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 6.85 | 33rd of 243 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 8.47 | 235th of 243 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 58.8 | 38th of 243 |
| Significant strike defense | 54.0 | 83rd of 177 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.00 | 113th of 243 |
| Takedowns landed per 15 minutes | 0.00 | 146th of 243 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.00 | 82nd of 243 |
| Share of fight time in control | 2.2 | 209th of 243 |
The same figures and places as the StatsNext Stats Explorer for the 2026 season, among the fighters with enough fights that season. 1st is the best (the lowest for figures where lower is better).
Wins and losses by method since Apr 25, 2025
- 4 wins: 2 by decision, 2 by ko/tko
- 3 losses: 2 by ko/tko, 1 by decision
Striking and grappling totals since Apr 25, 2025
| Measure | Total |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed | 161 of 274 (58.8%) |
| Significant strikes absorbed | 199 of 433 attempted by opponents |
| Knockdowns | 0 |
| Takedowns landed | 0 of 1 |
| Opponent takedowns | 1 of 3 (66.7% defended) |
| Submission attempts | 0 |
| Control time | 0:31 |
Totals over 3 of 7 stored fights with statistics for both fighters.
Fight history
| Date | Opponent (UFC record entering) | Result | Method | Round, time | Minutes | Weight class | Sig. strikes (absorbed) | Takedowns | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Andre Fili (13-13) | Loss | KO/TKO | R2 0:22 | 5.4 | Featherweight | 33 of 74 (50) | 0 of 0 | 0:08 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Luke Riley (2-0) | Loss | KO/TKO | R1 3:03 | 3.1 | Featherweight | 23 of 41 (43) | 0 of 0 | 0:00 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Dakota Hope (0-0) | Win | Decision | R3 5:00 | 15 | Lightweight | 105 of 159 (106) | 0 of 1 | 0:23 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Michel Lima (0-0) | Win | KO/TKO | R3 4:48 | 14.8 | Featherweight | |||
| Oct 25, 2025 | Diego Brandao (5-4) | Loss | Decision | R5 5:00 | 25 | Featherweight (title) | |||
| Jun 29, 2025 | Sitik Muduev (0-0) | Win | Decision | R3 5:00 | 15 | Featherweight | |||
| Apr 25, 2025 | Joshua Weems (0-1) | Win | KO/TKO | R2 0:58 | 6 | Featherweight | |||
| Jul 31, 2021 | Danny Chavez (1-1) | Draw | Draw | R3 5:00 | 15 | Featherweight | 48 of 77 (41) | 0 of 3 | 3:33 |
| May 1, 2021 | TJ Brown (0-2) | Loss | Decision | R3 5:00 | 15 | Featherweight | 61 of 128 (82) | 1 of 1 | 5:38 |
| Nov 29, 2020 | Jonathan Pearce (0-1) | Loss | KO/TKO | R2 4:28 | 9.5 | Featherweight | 47 of 83 (51) | 1 of 3 | 0:33 |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Tony Kelley (0-0) | Win | Decision | R3 5:00 | 15 | Featherweight | 114 of 185 (114) | 5 of 5 | 5:09 |
Opponent records entering a bout count the opponent's stored UFC bouts before that date; minutes are completed rounds x 5 plus the finish time (decisions: the scheduled length). Significant strikes: landed of attempted, with the opponent's landed in brackets.
How to read these numbers
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