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Kai Kara-France Record, stats and next fight

25-12-0 (W-L-D) · 1 NC

12Wins by knockout
3Wins by submission
13First round finishes
Kai Kara-France
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Stats and record

38Pro fights
60%Finish rate
13UFC fights
4Title fights
6Performance bonuses
1Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO12 (48 %)
Submission3 (12 %)
Decision10 (40 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO3 (25 %)
Submission4 (33 %)
Decision5 (42 %)

Profile

Age
33 years
Born
March 26, 1993
Birthplace
Auckland, New Zealand
Height
5'4" (163 cm)
Weight
126 lbs (57 kg)
Reach
69" (175 cm)
Division
Flyweight
Fighting out of
Auckland, New Zealand
Team
Tiger Muay Thai
UFC debut
December 2, 2018

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Alexandre Pantoja Title

    UFC 317 · Jun 28, 2025 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    1:54
  2. Win

    vs Steve Erceg Bonus

    UFC 305 · Aug 18, 2024 · Perth, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:04
  3. Loss

    vs Amir Albazi

    UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi · Jun 3, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  4. Loss

    vs Brandon Moreno Title Bonus

    UFC 277 · Jul 30, 2022 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    TKO (body kick and punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    4:34
  5. Win

    vs Askar Askarov

    UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus · Mar 26, 2022 · Columbus, Ohio, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Cody Garbrandt Bonus

    UFC 269 · Dec 11, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:21
  7. Win

    vs Rogério Bontorin Bonus

    UFC 259 · Mar 6, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:55
  8. Loss

    vs Brandon Royval Bonus

    UFC 253 · Sep 27, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    0:48
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  1. Win

    vs Tyson Nam

    UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker · Feb 23, 2020 · Auckland, New Zealand

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  2. Loss

    vs Brandon Moreno

    UFC 245 · Dec 14, 2019 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Win

    vs Mark De La Rosa

    UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang · Aug 31, 2019 · Shenzhen, China

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Win

    vs Raulian Paiva

    UFC 234 · Feb 10, 2019 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Elias Garcia Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa · Dec 2, 2018 · Adelaide, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Shi Xiaoyu

    Glory of Heroes: New Zealand vs. China · Mar 4, 2018 · Auckland, New Zealand

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A
  7. Win

    vs Huoyixibai Chuhayifu

    WLF W.A.R.S. 19 · Nov 11, 2017 · Zhengzhou, China

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. Win

    vs Aori Qileng

    WLF W.A.R.S. 14 · May 20, 2017 · Zhengzhou, China

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  9. Win

    vs Wu Ze

    WLF W.A.R.S. 13 · Apr 22, 2017 · Zhengzhou, China

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:01
  10. Win

    vs Rodolfo Marques

    Hex Fight Series 8 · Mar 31, 2017 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    3
    Time
    2:59
  11. Loss

    vs Tatsumitsu Wada

    Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round · Dec 29, 2016 · Saitama, Japan

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  12. Win

    vs Crisanto Pitpitunge

    Pacific Xtreme Combat 52 · Mar 18, 2016 · Mangilao, Guam

    Method
    TKO (cartwheel kick and punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    N/A
  13. Win

    vs Josh Duenas

    Pacific Xtreme Combat 50 · Dec 4, 2015 · Mangilao, Guam

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:22
  14. Win

    vs Shantaram Maharaj Title

    Bragging Rights 7 · Sep 27, 2015 · Perth, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:33
  15. Win

    vs Dindo Camansa

    Malaysian Invasion: Mixed Martial A'rr · Jun 1, 2015 · Andaman Sea, Thailand

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:12
  16. Win

    vs Jang Ik-hwan

    PRO Fighting 10 · May 9, 2015 · Taipei, Taiwan

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:08
  17. Loss

    vs Ayideng Jumayi

    Kunlun Fight 18 · Jan 18, 2015 · Nanjing, China

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  18. Loss

    vs Mark Striegl

    Malaysian Invasion 2: Grand Finals · Oct 25, 2014 · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:10
  19. Loss

    vs Gustavo Falciroli Title

    Australian FC 9 · May 17, 2014 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    Submission (brabo choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:55
  20. Win

    vs Wu Tieyin

    Kunlun Fight 1 · Jan 25, 2014 · Pattaya, Thailand

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  21. No contest

    vs Gustavo Falciroli

    Australian FC 7 · Dec 14, 2013 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    No Contest (Kara-France fell out of the ring)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:20
  22. Win

    vs Wu Tieyin

    World Team USA: Fight for Peace · Oct 23, 2013 · Manila, Philippines

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:54
  23. Win

    vs Yudi Cahyadi

    Bandung Fighting Club 1 · Sep 29, 2013 · Bandung, Indonesia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  24. Win

    vs Kim Ho-joon

    PRO Fighting 8 · Aug 4, 2013 · Taipei, Taiwan

    Method
    KO (head kick)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:44
  25. Loss

    vs Danaa Batgerel

    Legend FC 11 · Apr 27, 2013 · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  26. Win

    vs Caleb Lally

    Rage in the Cage · Oct 13, 2012 · Tauranga, New Zealand

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  27. Win

    vs Sam Chan

    Legend FC 10 · Aug 24, 2012 · Hong Kong, SAR, China

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:21
  28. Loss

    vs Agustin Delarmino

    Legend FC 8 · Mar 30, 2012 · Hong Kong, SAR, China

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    0:29
  29. Loss

    vs Chad George

    The Cage 2 · Dec 2, 2011 · Whakatāne, New Zealand

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:04
  30. Win

    vs Ray Kaitiana

    Supremacy Cage Fighting 7 · Nov 27, 2010 · Auckland, New Zealand

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A

Analysis

Kai Kara-France (“Don’t Blink”) is a UFC flyweight from New Zealand.

His professional record stands at 25 wins, 12 losses and 1 no contest. Of those wins, 12 came by KO or TKO, 3 by submission and 10 on the scorecards, a 60% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on December 2, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa against Elias Garcia (win). He has since gone 8-5 in 13 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on June 28, 2025 at UFC 317, he lost to Alexandre Pantoja by submission (rear-naked choke) in the third round.

His career includes 4 title fights and 6 performance bonuses.

He stands 163 cm and has a 175 cm reach.

He trains at Tiger Muay Thai out of Auckland, New Zealand.

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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