Andre Fili and Kai Kamaka III are targeted for a featherweight trilogy bout at UFC Vegas 122 on October 10. The pairing would mark the third meeting between the two fighters.
A featherweight trilogy bout between Andre Fili and Kai Kamaka III is being targeted for UFC Vegas 122 on October 10, though the matchup has not been officially confirmed as of this report.
Fili, known as "Touchy," is a 36-year-old orthodox striker out of Team Alpha Male who carries a professional record of 25-14. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 74-inch reach, the American brings a well-rounded offensive game to the cage, averaging 3.89 significant strikes per minute and mixing in takedowns at a rate of 2.24 per 15 minutes. His combination of range and wrestling has made him a durable presence in the featherweight division over the years.
Kamaka III, nicknamed "The Fighting Hawaiian," is 31 years old and trains out of 808 Fight Factory. He holds an 18-8-1 record and has shown a notable ability to find his range, posting a striking accuracy of 59 percent and landing 5.49 significant strikes per minute — figures that rank among the sharper outputs in the division. At five-foot-seven with a 69-inch reach, he is the shorter man in this potential contest.
Why it matters
- The trilogy element adds narrative weight, as both men have history that remains unsettled heading into a potential third meeting.
- A win for either fighter in a trilogy bout carries divisional credibility and could strengthen a featherweight ranking push.
- The contrasting physical profiles — Fili's longer frame and wrestling versus Kamaka's high-output, accurate striking — present a compelling stylistic puzzle heading into the rubber match.
