Kai “Don’t Blink” Kara-France is a 29 year old Male fighter from New Zealand with a 24-10-0 pro MMA record. Kara-France most recently fought Brandon Moreno at UFC 277 on Saturday July 30, 2022. Kai Kara-France lost to Brandon Moreno by KO/TKO at 4:34 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night in the Flyweight division.
Kai Kara-France has 24 wins with a 59% finish rate, including 12 by knockout, 3 by submission, 10 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 24-9-0 | Brandon Moreno |
KO/TKO
R3 4:34
|
UFC 277 | 2022-07-30 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 23-9-0 | Askar Askarov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-03-26 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-9-0 | Cody Garbrandt |
KO/TKO
R1 3:21
|
UFC 269 | 2021-12-11 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-9-0 | Rogério Bontorin |
KO/TKO
R1 4:55
|
UFC 259 | 2021-03-06 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 21-8-0 | Brandon Royval |
SUB
R2 0:48
|
UFC 253 | 2020-09-26 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-8-0 | Tyson Nam |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 26 | 2020-02-22 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 20-7-0 | Brandon Moreno |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 245 | 2019-12-14 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-7-0 | Mark De La Rosa |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 15 | 2019-08-31 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-7-0 | Raulian Paiva |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 234 | 2019-02-09 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-7-0 | Elias Garcia |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 142 | 2018-12-01 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-7-0 | Xiaoyu Shi |
SUB
R1
|
Glory of Heroes | 2018-03-04 | Bantamweight | GOH |
| Win | 15-7-0 | Huyixibai Chuhayifu |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
WLF W.A.R.S. 19 | 2017-11-11 | Bantamweight | WLF |
| Win | 14-7-0 | Aoriqileng |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
WLF W.A.R.S. 14 | 2017-05-20 | Catchweight | WLF |
| Win | 13-7-0 | Ze Wu |
KO/TKO
R1 2:01
|
WLF W.A.R.S. 13 | 2017-04-22 | Bantamweight | WLF |
| Win | 12-7-0 | Rodolfo Marques |
KO/TKO
R3 2:59
|
Hex Fight Series 8 | 2017-03-31 | Bantamweight | HEX |
| Loss | 12-6-0 | Tatsumitsu Wada |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2016 | 2016-12-29 | 57 kg | RFF |
| Loss | 12-6-0 | Alexandre Pantoja |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 24 | 2016-07-26 | Flyweight | TUF |
| Win | 12-6-0 | Terrence Mitchell |
KO/TKO
R1 0:30
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 24 | 2016-07-13 | Flyweight | TUF |
| Win | 11-6-0 | Crisanto Pitpitunge |
KO/TKO
R3
|
PXC 52 | 2016-03-18 | Flyweight | PXC |
| Win | 10-6-0 | Josh Duenas |
KO/TKO
R1 1:28
|
PXC 50 | 2015-12-04 | Flyweight | PXC |
| Win | 9-6-0 | Shantaram Maharaj |
KO/TKO
R1 1:33
|
Bragging Rights 7 | 2015-09-27 | Flyweight | KOZ |
| Win | 8-6-0 | Dindo Camansa |
KO/TKO
R1 0:12
|
Mixed Martial A'rr | 2015-06-01 | Flyweight | MIMMA |
| Win | 7-6-0 | Ik Hwan Jang |
KO/TKO
R1 0:09
|
PRO Fighting 10 | 2015-05-09 | Bantamweight | PFC |
| Loss | 7-5-0 | Ayideng Jumayi |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Kunlun Fight 18 | 2015-01-18 | Bantamweight | KLF |
| Loss | 7-4-0 | Mark Striegl |
SUB
R1 2:10
|
Malaysian Invasion 2 | 2014-10-25 | Bantamweight | MIMMA |
| Loss | 7-3-0 | Gustavo Falciroli |
SUB
R1 4:55
|
Australian FC 9 | 2014-05-17 | Bantamweight | AFC |
| Win | 6-3-0 | Tieying Wu |
DEC
R3 3:00
|
Kunlun Fight 1 | 2014-01-25 | Bantamweight | KLF |
| No Contest | 6-3-0 | Gustavo Falciroli |
R2 3:20
|
Australian FC 7 | 2013-12-13 | Bantamweight | AFC |
| Win | 5-3-0 | Tieying Wu |
SUB
R1 1:54
|
Regional circuit | 2013-10-23 | ||
| Win | 4-3-0 | Yudi Cahyadi |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2013-09-29 | ||
| Win | 3-3-0 | Ho Jun Kim |
KO/TKO
R1 3:44
|
PRO Fighting 8 | 2013-08-04 | Bantamweight | PFC |
| Loss | 3-2-0 | Batgerel Danaa |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Legend FC 11 | 2013-04-27 | Bantamweight | LFC |
| Win | 2-2-0 | Caleb Lally |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2012-10-13 | ||
| Win | 1-2-0 | Sam Chan |
SUB
R1 3:21
|
Legend FC 10 | 2012-08-24 | Bantamweight | LFC |
| Loss | 1-1-0 | Augustin Delarmino Jr. |
KO/TKO
R3 0:29
|
Legend FC 8 | 2012-03-30 | Bantamweight | LFC |
| Loss | 1-0-0 | Chad George |
KO/TKO
R1 2:04
|
Regional circuit | 2011-12-02 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Ray Kaitiana |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2010-11-27 | SFCNZ |
Kara-France made his professional debut against Ray Kaitiana on November 27, 2010, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Ray Kaitiana who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Kai Kara-France beat Ray Kaitiana by KO/TKO at of Round 1.
Kara-France made his debut in the UFC against Elias Garcia on December 1, 2018, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night 142: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa having compiled a 17-7-0 professional MMA record.
Kai Kara-France beat Elias Garcia by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Since his debut, Kara-France has gone on to fight a total of 10 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 7-3-0.
Kara-France defeated the previously unbeaten Askar Askarov on March 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus. Askar Askarov came into the fight with a 14-0-1 record. Kara-France was a +340 betting underdog going into the fight. Kai Kara-France beat Askar Askarov by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Kara-France lost his 1st flyweight title challenge, losing to Brandon Moreno on July 30, 2022 at UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2.
Kai Kara-France lost to Brandon Moreno by KO/TKO at 4:34 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Kara-France's last win came against Askar Askarov at UFC Fight Night on Saturday March 26, 2022. Kai Kara-France beat Askar Askarov by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Kara-France is not currently booked for any fights.
Kara-France's last loss came against Brandon Moreno at UFC 277 on Saturday July 30, 2022. Kai Kara-France lost to Brandon Moreno by KO/TKO at 4:34 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Kara-France has fought 10 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 7-3-0.
Kara-France has knocked out 12 opponents.
Kara-France has submitted 3 opponents.
Kara-France has been knocked out 3 times.
Kara-France has been submitted 3 times.
