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Kai Kamaka III credits cousin Ray Cooper III for big-time PFL influence

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:04:07 +0000

CHICAGO – Kai Kamaka III got tossed into the deep end of the pool for his PFL debut Friday, but had a confidence boost thanks a family bond. Kamaka (13-5-1) outworked Bubba Jenkins (21-8) for a unanimous decision at the PFL’s third and final event of the first half of the 2024 regular season in Chicago. The win gave Kamaka 3 points in the featherweight standings . After the fight, Kamaka, a Bellator transfer from Hawaii who now has won four of his past five, said advice from his cousin, Ray Cooper III , helped ahead of his PFL debut. Cooper is a two-time $1 million PFL winner at welterweight. “I was kind of teary-eyed this morning,” Kamaka told MMA Junkie and other reporters after his win over Jenkins

Kai Kamaka III credits cousin Ray Cooper III for big-time PFL influence – MMA Junkie

Kai Kamaka digging transition to PFL’s season format

BAD MMA News — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:09:53 +0000

Apart from a rough patch when he was in the UFC, Kai Kamaka III has been riding high most of his career. Now he’ll try to keep his momentum going in the transition from Bellator to the PFL and its season format – in which he could sincerely change his life if he takes home the $1 million featherweight season prize. The 29-year-old Kamaka (12-5-1), from Hawaii, takes on 2022 featherweight finalist Bubba Jenkins (21-7) on April 19 at the PFL’s third regular season event of 2024 on April 19 in Chicago. He’s in a unique spot, too.

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UFC veterans in MMA and boxing action April 21-23

BAD MMA News — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 01:45:54 +0000

This week, the UFC is back in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex for a heavyweight showdown. In the main event, Sergei Pavlovich takes on Curtis Blaydes in a fight scheduled for five rounds. Elsewhere, many other MMA and boxing events are taking place that feature a number of familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner.

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UFC veterans in MMA, boxing and bareknuckle action Dec. 8-10

BAD MMA News — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:30:00 +0000

This week, UFC 282 serves as the promotion’s final pay-per-view event of the year at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Elsewhere, many MMA, boxing and bareknuckle events are taking place that feature familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner. These 13 veterans of the global MMA leader are competing in MMA, boxing and bareknuckle this week from Dec. 8-10. Check out the names and details about their bouts below

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Bellator 279 adds Hawaii’s Kai Kamaka III vs. Justin Gonzales

BAD MMA News — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:48:48 +0000

Another thrilling bout on-paper has been added to Bellator’s return to the Aloha State. At Bellator 279, featherweight Kai Kamaka III (9-4-1 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) will have a homecoming as he faces Justin Gonzales (12-1 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) in Honolulu. Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. KHON first reported the news. Bellator 279 takes place Saturday, April 23 at Neal S.

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UFC parts ways with Kai Kamaka after majority draw against Danny Chavez

BAD MMA News — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:32:17 +0000

After a string of bad luck, Kai Kamaka is no longer a UFC fighter. Kamaka (8-4-1 MMA, 1-2-1 UFC) went 1-2-1 under the UFC banner, with his lone octagon win coming in his promotional debut, a “Fight of the Night” war against Tony Kelley at UFC 252. MMA Junkie confirmed the news of Kamaka’s split with the UFC on Thursday after an initial report from MMA Island . Kamaka fought out his four-fight contract with the promotion.

UFC parts ways with Kai Kamaka after majority draw against Danny Chavez – MMA Junkie

Kai Kamaka ready to relax after making it to UFC ahead of first son’s birth

BAD MMA News — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 14:59:24 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Kai Kamaka III beat Tony Kelley with a unanimous decision Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC 252 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Kamaka, who won his UFC debut and picked up his sixth consecutive victory. Result: Kai Kamaka III def. Tony Kelley via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Updated records: Kamaka III (8-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Kelley (5-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) Key stat: The striking battle was razor thin: Kamaka edged Kelley just 138-136

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UFC 252 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Las Vegas

BAD MMA News — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 20:06:45 +0000

Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For five athletes, Saturday’s UFC 252 event marked that special moment in their respective careers.

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Kai Kamaka III vs. Tony Kelley in the works as late addition to UFC 252

BAD MMA News — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:11:58 +0000

A late addition is being finalized for UFC 252. Promotional newcomers Kai Kamaka III and Tony Kelley have agreed to fight Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Contracts are expected to distributed shortly

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Neiman Gracie meets Kiichi Kunimoto at Bellator 236 in Hawaii

BAD MMA News — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 04:51:14 +0000

Neiman Gracie will make the trip to the Aloha State next month. Former Bellator title challenger Gracie (9-1 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) will meet former UFC fighter Kiichi Kunimoto at Bellator 236, promotion officials confirmed to MMA Junkie following a report from ESPN on Tuesday.

Neiman Gracie meets Kiichi Kunimoto at Bellator 236 in Hawaii – MMA Junkie