UFC 329: Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III Predictions & Odds

Alexander Volkanovski, left, exchanges punches with Brian Ortega during a featherweight mixed martial arts title bout.
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Undefeated featherweight contender Luke Riley will put his unblemished record on the line against Kai Kamaka III at UFC 329 on Saturday, as they collide inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Because of his immaculate record and 69% finish rate, Riley is going to be the considerable betting favorite with -285 UFC odds. Meanwhile, Kamaka III, who’s coming off a successful return in the promotion, will be the +225 betting underdog.

UFC 329: Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III Fight Odds

  • Luke Riley: -285
  • Kai Kamaka III: +225

UFC 329: Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III: Tale of the Tape

Luke RileyKai Kamaka III
Age2731
Height5’9”5’7”
Reach69 inches69 inches
Leg Reach40 inches38 inches
Record13-018-7-1
Fighting StyleStrikerBoxing
Finishing Rate69%22%

UFC 329: Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III: Prediction

With Riley having the more diverse striking arsenal, I predict a TKO/KO finish for him over Kamaka III. Riley’s Muay Thai and kickboxing background will allow him to attack Kamaka III’s lead leg, as Kamaka III plants it heavily due to his boxing background.

Riley can invest early in calf kicks to compromise Kamaka III’s movement and suppress his power shots. Once Kamaka III slows down, Riley can start cutting off the angles and start firing his combinations to overwhelm Kamaka III.

Another thing Riley should do is let go of his hands early and not let Kamaka III control the center of the octagon. With both fighters having a striking background, I believe Riley will not be gun-shy, as the threat of a takedown will be minimal.

Luke Riley’s Recent Fight Results

Riley was a former Cage Warriors standout who was signed by the UFC last year. He has lived up to the hype in his first two outings with the Las Vegas-based promotion, winning fights against Bogdan Grad and Michael Aswell.

Kai Kamaka III’s Recent Fight Results

Kamaka III made a triumphant return inside the octagon when he defeated Dakota Hope via split decision in April. He previously fought four times in the promotion in 2020 and 2021 before being cut from the roster, racking up one win, two losses, and one draw.

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.