Combat Edge Intelligence

Kai Kamaka III vs Katsunori Kikuno

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Combat Edge model read

Kai Kamaka III72%
Katsunori Kikuno28%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kai Kamaka III a 72% favorite over Katsunori Kikuno in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Katsunori Kikuno's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1659 vs 1661), separated by just 2 points.

Kai Kamaka III finishes 22% of wins inside the distance, Katsunori Kikuno 60%.

Kai Kamaka III and Katsunori Kikuno share 1 common opponent: Diego Brandao.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Kai Kamaka III
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Kai Kamaka III

“The Fighting Hawaiian”

18-8-1FeatherweightUFC

1659 Good

Tale of the tape

18-8-1 Record 20-7-0
Featherweight Division Lightweight
5'7" Height 5'8"
69" Reach TBD
145 lbs Weight 155 lbs
Xtreme Couture Team Team Kikuno

Tracked stat edges

5.40
Sig. strikes / min
2.64
59%
Strike accuracy
40%
5.67
Strikes absorbed / min Lower is better
2.47
56%
Strike defense
62%
1.51
Takedown avg.
1.88
54%
Takedown accuracy
75%
55%
Takedown defense
77%
0.22
Submission avg.
0.84

Trajectory

Kai Kamaka III Katsunori Kikuno
1600 1650 1700 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Win method breakdown

3 (17%)
KO/TKO
10 (50%)
1 (6%)
Submission
2 (10%)
14 (78%)
Decision
8 (40%)

Common opponents (1)

Loss Decision (Split) · 2025
Diego Brandao
Loss KO/TKO · 2015