Last fight
Win
Kamaka III vs Hope
Apr. 4, 2026
Stats & Records
3
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 375
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 632
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 13
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
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Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Honolulu, United States
Trains at
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
Fighting style
Boxing
Age
31
Height
67.00
Weight
144.50
Octagon Debut
Aug. 15, 2020
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
38.00
- Pro since 2012, made UFC debut in August 2020
- 9-3 between UFC stints
- Three wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
- One first-round finish
- Has two finishes in his last four wins
- Made his UFC debut at UFC 252 in August 2020, won by decision and earned a Fight of the Night bonus
- Fought UFC-vets Diego Brandao, Joshua Weems and Brendan Loughnane between UFC appearances
UFC Fight Night (4/4/26) Kamaka III won a three round split decision over Dakota Hope
UFC Fight Night (7/31/21) Kamaka III and Danny Chavez fought to a three round majority draw
UFC Fight Night (5/1/21) Kamaka III lost a three round split decision to TJ Brown
UFC Fight Night (11/28/20) Kamaka III was stopped by Jonathan Pearce via strikes at 4:28 of the second round
UFC 252 (8/15/20) Kamaka III won a three round unanimous decision over Tony Kelley
What does it mean for you to return to the UFC? This means the world to me. It is some place I am familiar with. It is also every fighters dream at some point to fight in the UFC and become a world champion. Through this journey I was able to learn a lot about of myself and also teach my kids very valuable lessons. For my career it its very huge. I got to have a parallel outside the UFC, with good valuable reps at a very high level in other promotions.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started doing all athletics at age 5. I had my first kickboxing fight at 8 years old. My family was always into fighting in the early stages of MMA in Hawaii. I always thought MMA was the best thing as sport.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? MARVIN HAGLER - his determination and focus for his craft. He is very skilled and he can fight many different types of fights. Inside fighting, outside fighting, switching both stance and making it seamless.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My aunty Monica was my Hero. She had a hard battle with cancer and passed away 1 year ago.
My wife - she has sacrificed all her life since we’ve been together for me to chase my dreams.
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu under Renato Canuto
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Fight of the Night - UFC 252 vs Tony Kelly, PFL 2024 FEATHERWEIGHT Semi Finalist
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? I would say facing Bubba Jenkins. He was somebody who people knew in a sport that I grew up in. Wrestling. He accomplished the pinnacle of folk style wrestling. I got to watch this guy have huge moments in wrestling. When we fought, it was a turning point in my career for my confidence. The competition was getting stiffer, and my understanding of fighting was just coming around. Beating someone like him who had more experience than me, and also more high level competition experience than me.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? Teaching my kids to go after their dream, be good people, have integrity, and work hard.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Human Performance - Sports Marketing and Management
What was your job before you started fighting? I wrestled in college at Midland University and turned pro after college.
Favorite grappling technique: Head/arm triangle
Favorite Striking technique: Left hook to the body
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: Married (Amber) with Five Children ( Kawena, Kulia, Kai, Kailuna, Tiger)
I love to hang with my family, enjoy big family meals.
