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

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.

In his most recent octagon appearance, the 26-year-old Hawaiian battled to a majority draw with Danny Chavez at UFC on ESPN 28 in July, a bout in which he stepped in on short notice to replace an injured Doo Ho Choi. Kamaka was penalized for an inadvertent groin strike and eye poke, which resulted in a point deduction and led to the draw.

A Bellator and LFA alum, Kamaka signed with the UFC in August 2020 after putting together a five-fight winning streak.