- Kai Kara-France is the current No. 4-ranked UFC flyweight contender.
- Kara-France holds an MMA record of 25 wins and 11 losses.
- Kara-France will challenge Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight title on June 28 at UFC 317.
Kai Kara-France is one of New Zealand’s biggest MMA stars, and his savage striking skills have helped him become a ranked contender in the UFC’s flyweight division.
When he returns to action, his MMA odds will be available, and it’ll be interesting to see whether he’s a favorite or an underdog.
Check out his return date, next confirmed opponent, and stats inside the octagon below.
When Is Kai Kara-France’s Next Fight?
Kara-France will challenge the reigning undisputed UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja on June 28 for the co-main event of UFC 317 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The Kiwi MMA star looks to maximize his championship opportunity and finally capture the UFC gold, after coming up short in July 2022 when he was defeated by Brandon Moreno in their UFC interim flyweight title battle.
Kai Kara-France’s MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 25-11
- Wins by TKO/KO: 12
- Wins by decision: 10
- Striking accuracy: 40%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.56
- Significant strikes absorbed: 3.22
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.61
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.00
- Significant strikes defense: 65%
- Takedown defense: 33%
- Knockdown average: 0.81
- Average fight time: 12:19
Kai Kara-France’s Notable Wins
Kara-France’s notable wins in the UFC include Mark De La Rosa, Tyson Nam, Cody Garbrandt, Askar Askarov, and Steve Erceg.
Kai Kara-France’s UFC Earnings
Kara-France’s estimated total UFC earnings are $1.3 million, which he earned throughout his seven-year run under the promotion.
His biggest single-fight payout came when he fought Erceg at UFC 305 and secured $300,000.
Kai Kara-France’s Team and Corner
Kara-France trains with the City Kickboxing in New Zealand with head coach Eugene Bareman, along with other coaches Doug Viney and Chanel Niumata.
Other UFC stars who are teammates with Kara-France are Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker, and Alexander Volkanovski.
