Kai Kamaka was certain he’d be leaving UFC Vegas 25 as a winner after battling it out with T.J. Brown on Saturday night.
Instead, the 26-year-old Hawaiian fighter lost a highly controversial split decision, which is why his manager is planning to file an appeal with the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday.
Brian Butler, who is the president of Suckerpunch Entertainment, informed MMA Fighting on Sunday that he plans to file the appeal after Kamaka earned a 30-27 on judge Adalaide Byrd’s card but then judges Mike Bell and Sal D’Amato scored the fight 29-28 for Brown.