Last fight
승리
Kamaka III vs Hope
04.04.26
통계 및 기록
5
Fight Win Streak
5
Wins by Knockout
5
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
타격 정확성
- 중요 명중 타격
- 106
- 증요 시도 타격
- 258
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
테이크다운 정확도
- 테이크다운 명중
- 테이크다운 시도
- 3
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
시그. Str. 표적에 의해
athlete record
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승리
정보
Status
유효한
고향
Atlanta, United States
체육관
4oz Fight Club
나이
29
높이
66.00
무게
155.00
옥타곤 데뷔
04.04.26
- Pro Since 2019
- Coming off a KO win with Fury FC on February 20, 2026
- Five wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
- Five first-round finishes
- Won a pro title in January 2021, defended it twice (Has gone the full 25:00 twice as a Pro)
- Has fought five times outside the U.S. (Four in China, one in the Philippines)
- Only pro loss came in January 2022 in a title fight
- Went 3-0 as an Amateur
- Wrestled one year at New Mexico Highland University (D-II)
- Purple Belt in BJJ under Daniel Pineda
- Trains with Joshua Van & Alden Coria at 4oz Fight Team
UFC Fight Night (4/4/26) Hope lost a three round split decision to Kai Kamaka III
When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve been fighting my whole life. I love it. I grew up fighting, that was the environment I was raised in. So naturally when the chips fell how they may and life started lifing I found myself fighting.
What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC? It means everything. All roads have led to this moment, this fight. I will show the UFC why they made the right decision signing me. I will put on a great performance en route to finishing Kai Kamaka on Saturday.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Josh Van is my favorite fighter because he’s a brother to me and always there training together and motivating each other. He’s a really selfless person and I do enjoy his fighting style as well. Amazing poise, shot selection, distance management and timing.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? Muhammad Ali
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Purple Belt in BJJ
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? 11-1 Pro MMA and 12-1 as of Saturday after I win.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? This win over Kai because it will show my skill level and put the entire division on notice after I beat a game opponent.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? There are many but one I hold closest is protecting endangered species around the globe.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? There is only being the best in the planet. A defeater of men. Being the best is what sparks the fire that burns in me. Impossible for me to look beyond a championship.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Went to college but no degree. I went to the college of international ass whooping. I major in international cage fighting. Seriously though I’ve traveled the world and been sponsored by international teams since 20 years old so that’s my education. I was educated by the world and how I navigated my experiences in it.
What was your job before you started fighting? Many different jobs. Coaching and night club security are the main ones though.
Favorite grappling technique: Anything that brings me victory.
Favorite Striking technique: Anything that brings me victory.
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: Fighting is my life. In between training I enjoy spending time in the forest away from all the noise of the city. Deep in nature as I should be.
