UFC"The Jawaiian"Kamuela Kirk Record: 12-7-0
LightweightRecord12-7-0
Age32
DivisionLightweight · #179
Combat Edge Elo1583
Last fightNov 8 2024
Kamuela Kirk has a 12-7-0 professional record and is 32 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Siege MMA. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Kamuela Kirk bio
Personal background
Kamuela "The Jawaiian" Kirk is an American lightweight who competed in the UFC out of Arizona. Born on April 13, 1994, in Peoria, Arizona, he carries a mixed Hawaiian and Jamaican heritage that inspired his nickname – a blend of "Jamaican" and "Hawaiian." Kirk grew up immersed in combat sports, starting to train as a young child and committing to a professional fighting career in his teens. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt known for a dangerous guard and a knack for hunting submissions off his back, having won world titles at blue belt in both gi and no-gi. He fought out of Siege MMA, and at 5'9" with a long 75-inch reach for the division, he paired grappling skill with rangy striking.
Path to the UFC
Kirk turned professional in 2014 and built his record largely on the Arizona regional scene and the Legacy Fighting Alliance circuit. His early career was a mix of impressive finishes and competitive losses, including a 2015 split-decision defeat to Kyle Reyes. He found his groove with statement wins at LFA, none bigger than a first-round triangle choke of veteran Kevin Croom in 2018. After a 2019 Contender Series loss to Billy Quarantillo and a split-decision setback against Bruno Souza in 2020, Kirk rebounded with a key second-round retirement stoppage of veteran Daniel Swain at LFA 107, an event he headlined – the win that finally earned him a UFC short-notice call.
UFC run
Kirk debuted in June 2021 against the experienced Makwan Amirkhani, taking a unanimous-decision win in his first Octagon appearance. The wins did not come easily after that: in March 2022 he was submitted by Damon Jackson via second-round arm-triangle choke, and in July 2023 at UFC 290 he dropped a unanimous decision to surging prospect Esteban Ribovics, a loss that ended his UFC tenure.
Fighting style
Kirk is one of the more finish-oriented grapplers in his weight class, with an outstanding 92% finish rate across his wins. His record is built on submissions – six of his 12 victories come by tap, complemented by five knockouts – reflecting an aggressive offense that hunts the finish from anywhere. His black-belt jiu-jitsu and willingness to attack off his back make him constantly dangerous on the mat. The honest pattern in his losses is the scorecards: five of his seven defeats have come by decision, suggesting that when he can't find the finish, close rounds have tended to slip away against high-level competition.
Career highlights
- UFC debut win over Makwan Amirkhani — took a short-notice opportunity and beat an experienced veteran by unanimous decision in his Octagon debut.
- LFA 107 main event — headlined the card and stopped veteran Daniel Swain to earn his promotion to the UFC.
- 92% finish rate — ended 11 of his 12 wins early, anchored by a black-belt submission game.
Career snapshot
Kamuela Kirk career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1583Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1671
Lightweight#179of 204 active
Peak1633
Last move-21
Opponent quality1586avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1633 Elo after defeating Makwan Amirkhani (2021-06-05)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Recent Elo history
LossEdnilson Santos2024-11-08 | Decision (Unanimous)-21LossEsteban Ribovics2023-07-09 | Decision - Unanimous-12LossDamon Jackson2022-03-12 | Submission-17WinMakwan Amirkhani2021-06-05 | Decision (unanimous)+18WinDaniel Swain2021-05-14 | Retirement +16Kamuela Kirk quick answers
What is Kamuela Kirk's record?
Kamuela Kirk's professional MMA record is 12-7-0.
How old is Kamuela Kirk?
Kamuela Kirk is 32 years old.
What weight class is Kamuela Kirk?
Kamuela Kirk fights at Lightweight in UFC.
How tall is Kamuela Kirk?
Kamuela Kirk is 5'9" tall with a 75" reach.
How much does Kamuela Kirk weigh?
Kamuela Kirk competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Kamuela Kirk's Combat Edge Elo?
Kamuela Kirk's Combat Edge Elo is 1583, with a peak Elo of 1633.
How strong is Kamuela Kirk's recent opposition?
Kamuela Kirk's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1586 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Kamuela Kirk's last fight?
Kamuela Kirk's latest tracked pro fight was against Ednilson Santos at LFA 196: Tanner vs. Ureña on Nov 8 2024.
What is Kamuela Kirk's recent form?
Kamuela Kirk's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Kamuela Kirk usually win?
Kamuela Kirk's 12 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 6 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 92% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
6Wins by submission
1Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
5Loss by decision
Kamuela Kirk stats
Record : 12 / 7 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.22Fighter3.07Division average
Significant striking accuracy
50%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
5.87Fighter3.89Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
40%Fighter53%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.50Fighter1.59Division average
Takedown accuracy
26%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
47%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
1.20Fighter0.66Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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