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DON'T BLINK

Kai Kara-France

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New Zealand, Auckland
City Kickboxing
Age: 33
25
Wins
12
Losses
0
DRAWS
@KaiKaraFrance
@kaikarafrance
No fight booked

Last fightLoss

Kai Kara-FranceKai Kara-France
vs
Alexandre PantojaAlexandre Pantoja

Submission (R3 · 1:55)UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira

  • Pro record 25-12-0 (1 NC)
  • UFC record 8-5-0
  • Outside the UFC 17-7-0 (1 NC)
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'4" (163 cm)
Weight:
125 lbs (57 kg)
Reach:
69" (175 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
26th Mar. 1993
Age:
33
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 13 bouts · through 2025-06-28

4.46
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
40%
Significant Striking Accuracy
3.24
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
0.6
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
30%
Takedown Accuracy
0.0
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

8-5UFC Record
KO/TKO (23%)
Decision (38%)
Losses (38%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy40%
Takedown Accuracy30%
Takedown Defense84%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ64/100

13 UFC bouts · 54 division peers

Data through 2025-06-28

Cardio100/100

9 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2025-06-28

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kai Kara-France's professional MMA record?

Kai Kara-France has a professional MMA record of 25-12-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Kai Kara-France's UFC record?

Kai Kara-France's UFC record is 8-5-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 17-7-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Kai Kara-France fight next?

Kai Kara-France does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Kai Kara-France?

Kai Kara-France is 33 years old, born March 26, 1993.

How tall is Kai Kara-France?

Kai Kara-France stands 163 cm (5'4") tall, with a 175 cm (69") reach.

Where is Kai Kara-France from?

Kai Kara-France is from New Zealand.

What is Kai Kara-France's nickname?

Kai Kara-France is known as "Don't Blink".

When was Kai Kara-France's last fight?

Kai Kara-France last fought on June 28, 2025 at UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira, losing to Alexandre Pantoja by submission in round 3.

What were the scorecards for Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi?

Kai Kara-France lost to Amir Albazi by split decision at UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi on June 3, 2023. The official scorecards were Chris Lee 48-47, Mike Bell 47-48, Sal D'amato 48-47 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Kai Kara-France vs Askar Askarov?

Kai Kara-France defeated Askar Askarov by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus on March 26, 2022. All three judges (Todd Schwarz, Sal D'amato, Mike Bell) scored the fight 29-28 in Kai Kara-France's favor.

Kai Kara-France scouting report

Kai Kara-France (New Zealand) is a 33-year-old flyweight who is 25-12 (1 NC) as a pro and 8-5 in the UFC (17-7 and 1 NC outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa on December 1, 2018; three of his eight UFC wins came by KO/TKO and five by decision; his UFC wins include Steve Erceg (now ranked #12 at flyweight). He avoids 64.3% of opponents' significant strikes (flyweight average: 53%; 95th percentile of 54 active flyweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and stops 83.9% of opponents' takedown attempts (average: 58.8%; 92nd percentile). At 64 inches, he is 2.5 inches shorter than the flyweight average (66.5 inches). Last fight: submission loss to Alexandre Pantoja, then 13-3 in the UFC, on June 28, 2025 (UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Kai Kara-France vs the flyweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 13 UFC bouts (2:39:37 of fight time).

StatKara-FranceDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute4.5712 in 2:39:373.679
Significant strike accuracy40.3%712 of 1,769 landed45.9%19
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.2517 in 2:39:373.740
Significant strike defense64.3%930 of 1,447 avoided53%95
Takedowns per 15 minutes0.66 in 2:39:371.716
Takedown accuracy30%6 of 20 landed36.4%43
Takedown defense83.9%47 of 56 stopped58.8%92
Submission attempts per 15 minutes00 in 2:39:370.78
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.88 in 2:39:370.488
Control time8.6%13:45 of 2:39:3719.2%23
Average fight time12:1713 bouts11:0764
Height163 cm64″169 cm66.5″
Reach175 cm69″172 cm67.9″
  • Division average and percentile: 54 active flyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 8-5

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 8-5-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Alexandre Pantoja
    Alexandre Pantoja#1
    Pro record now: 30-7-0UFC record entering: 13-3-0
    SUBR3 1:55UFC 317: Topuria vs. OliveiraJun 28, 2025Result & stats
  2. WUFC record after this bout: 8-4-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Steve Erceg
    Steve Erceg#12
    Pro record now: 14-5-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 4:04UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. AdesanyaAug 17, 2024Result & stats
  3. LUFC record after this bout: 7-4-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Amir Albazi
    Amir Albazi#9
    Pro record now: 17-3-0UFC record entering: 4-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. AlbaziJun 3, 2023Result & stats
  4. LUFC record after this bout: 7-3-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Brandon Moreno
    Brandon Moreno#8
    Pro record now: 24-10-2UFC record entering: 7-3-2
    KO/TKOR3 4:34UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2Jul 30, 2022Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 7-2-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Askar Askarov
    Askar Askarov
    Pro record now: 14-1-1UFC record entering: 3-0-1
    DECUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. DaukausMar 26, 2022Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Cody Garbrandt
    Cody Garbrandt
    Pro record now: 15-8-0UFC record entering: 7-4-0
    KO/TKOR1 3:21UFC 269: Oliveira vs. PoirierDec 11, 2021Result & stats
  7. WUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Rogerio Bontorin
    Rogerio Bontorin
    Pro record now: 16-4-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 2-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 4:55UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. AdesanyaMar 6, 2021Result & stats
  8. LUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Brandon Royval
    Brandon Royval#3
    Pro record now: 18-9-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    SUBR2 0:48UFC 253: Adesanya vs. CostaSep 26, 2020Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Tyson Nam
    Tyson Nam
    Pro record now: 21-14-1UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Felder vs. HookerFeb 22, 2020Result & stats
  10. LUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Brandon Moreno
    Brandon Moreno#8
    Pro record now: 24-10-2UFC record entering: 3-2-1
    DECUFC 245: Usman vs. CovingtonDec 14, 2019Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Mark De La Rosa
    Mark De La Rosa
    Pro record now: 11-5-0UFC record entering: 2-2-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. ZhangAug 31, 2019Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Raulian Paiva
    Raulian Paiva
    Pro record now: 21-5-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    DECUFC 234: Adesanya vs. SilvaFeb 9, 2019Result & stats
  13. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Kai Kara-France
    Kai Kara-France
    vs
    Elias Garcia
    Elias Garcia
    Pro record now: 6-2-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. TuivasaDec 1, 2018Result & stats

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