UFC President Dana White has released Kai Kamaka after his illegal move in a fight. 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. Daniel Cormier UFC Firing Rumor Claim Stuns Fans
Dana White let go Kamaka Kai after Chavez fight
MMA Junkie had confirmed the news of Kamaka’s split with the UFC on Thursday after an initial report from MMA Island. Kamaka had 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. He had stepped in on short notice to replace an injured Doo Ho Choi. But the fight saw an illegal move and Kamaka was penalized. He had to face the consequences for an inadvertent groin strike and eye poke, accidentally cheating. This had eventually 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.
