Kai Kamaka III Draws Focus Ahead of UFC Fight Night Bout

Kai Kamaka III is receiving attention ahead of his UFC Fight Night matchup with Andre Fili as analysts assess his chances based on career statistics, recent performances, and fight history. The analysis was published by Deadspin before the event and focused on Kamaka III’s path to victory.

According to Deadspin, Kamaka III has a 2-3-1 UFC record but also built a longer career across PFL and Bellator before returning to the promotion. The report noted his previous 10 fights outside UFC as part of that broader experience.

Deadspin’s analysis cited Kamaka III’s striking accuracy at 59% and striking defense at 55%, along with an average of 1.45 takedowns. The report also stated his takedown efficiency was 53%, compared with Fili’s 46%.

The analysis highlighted that Kamaka III trains in Las Vegas with Xtreme Couture, while Fili comes from Team Alpha Male in Sacramento. Deadspin identified Kamaka III’s takedown defense, listed at 55%, as a potential weakness.

Andre Fili’s recent record was also examined by Deadspin, which noted that he had recorded only one win that was not a split decision since July 2019. The report said that result came against Lucas Almeida, who later left UFC with a 2-4 record.

Deadspin also reviewed Kamaka III’s past fights against high-level featherweights, including a split decision loss to Brendan Loughnane, described in the report as a former multi-time PFL champion. The analysis said Kamaka III has gone the full distance in 19 of his 27 career bouts.

The report’s model estimated Kamaka III had a 59.7% chance of winning and projected a 69.3% likelihood that the fight would reach the final bell. Those figures were presented as part of Deadspin’s statistical evaluation before UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan.