UFC Fight Night 272: Last-Minute Addition Shakes Up Saturday’s Event
A lightweight contest was added to the UFC Fight Night 272 card on short notice. Kai Kamaka III will meet Dakota Hope at 155 pounds this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Marcel Dorff first reported the pairing. The addition brings the fight card to 13 bouts.
Matchup details
The event is headlined by Renato Carneiro versus Chris Duncan in a lightweight main event. The full card streams on Paramount+ starting at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.
Kamaka III: veteran return
Kai Kamaka III is 31 years old. He previously had a brief UFC run from 2020 to 2021, going 1-2-1.
He has also fought for Bellator MMA and the Professional Fighters League. His résumé includes wins over notable opponents.
- Henry Corrales
- Bubba Jenkins
- Pedro Carvalho
More recently he competed for Tuff-N-Uff. He holds a 3-1 record there since April 2025.
Dakota Hope: prospect profile
Dakota Hope is 29 years old. He has won 11 of 12 professional fights.
Hope last appeared at Fury FC 116. He knocked out Mauricio Gomez in the opening stanza on Feb. 20.
Impact on Saturday’s event
This last-minute addition adds depth to an already stacked card. It pairs a veteran with a rising prospect at lightweight.
Filmogaz.com credits Marcel Dorff for first reporting the matchup. Fans can expect a competitive bout on the UFC Fight Night 272 broadcast.
