Andre Fili Scores Head Kick Knockout at UFC Vegas 122

Andre Fili secured a major featherweight victory over Kai Kamaka III at UFC Vegas 122 in Las Vegas, earning a knockout win with a head kick during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX after an intense opening round.

According to mmafighting.com, Fili and Kamaka III delivered an entertaining first round before Fili landed a decisive head kick that ended the fight and gave him a significant win in the UFC featherweight division.

The victory ended a two-fight losing streak for Fili and marked his first UFC win since a split decision victory over Christian Rodriguez in April 2025, according to mmafighting.com.

With the result, Fili improved his UFC record to 14-13 with one no-contest, moving his overall UFC mark back above the .500 level. The result added another notable finish to his career record.

Kamaka III suffered his second consecutive stoppage loss following the defeat. According to mmafighting.com, his second UFC run now stands at 1-2 after the latest setback.

Several current and former UFC fighters reacted positively to Fili's performance after the event, with many impressed by the finishing sequence that produced the knockout victory.

The UFC Vegas 122 main card matchup featured two experienced featherweights competing inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The event continued Fili's return to form after his previous two defeats.