Kai Kara-France

"Don't Blink"

MMA Record: 25-12-0 (1 NC)
UFC Record: 8-5-0
Weight Class: Flyweight

Kai Kara-France "Don't Blink" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Kai Kara-France has 8 wins in the UFC. Kai Kara-France lands an average of 4.46 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.56 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

13
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Kai Kara-France, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 25 wins, 12 losses, and one no contest (NC) throughout his career. Competing in the UFC's flyweight division at 125 lbs., he stands at 5'4" with a reach of 69". In terms of fighting style, Kara-France demonstrates a significant striking rate of 4.46 per minute, landing strikes accurately 40% of the time while absorbing an average of 3.24 strikes per minute. His strike defense is commendable at 64%, and he averages 0.56 takedowns every 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 30%. Submission attempts have not been a significant part of his strategy, as he averages none per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Kara-France's career include defeating Cody Garbrandt, whose ELO rating was 1079 at the time of their encounter. In recent years, he competed against Askar Askarov, Brandon Moreno, Amir Albazi, Steve Erceg, and Alexandre Pantoja. His most recent fights include a win against Askarov via unanimous decision in March 2022, a loss to Brandon Moreno due to a knockout kick in July 2022, another loss to Amir Albazi by split decision in June 2023, a victory over Steve Erceg via knockout punch in August 2024, and a loss against Alexandre Pantoja due to a rear naked choke in June 2025.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1079

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 4'
Weight
Flyweight
Reach
69'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Mar 26 1993
Age
32
Peak ELO
1076
ELO Rank
337 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
226-73-6
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1048.7
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1005.4

Performance Statistics

SLpM
4.46
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
40%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.24
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
64%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.56
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
30%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Kai Kara-France Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-06-28 UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira Alexandre Pantoja SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 1:55 Loss
2024-08-17 UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya Steve Erceg KO/TKO Punch 1 4:04 Win
2023-06-03 UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi Amir Albazi S-DEC 5 5:00 Loss
2022-07-30 UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2 Brandon Moreno KO/TKO Kick 3 4:34 Loss
2022-03-26 UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus Askar Askarov U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2021-12-11 UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier Cody Garbrandt KO/TKO Punches 1 3:21 Win
2021-03-06 UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Rogerio Bontorin KO/TKO Punch 1 4:55 Win
2020-09-26 UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa Brandon Royval SUB Guillotine Choke 2 0:48 Loss
2020-02-22 UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker Tyson Nam U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2019-12-14 UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington Brandon Moreno U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2019-08-31 UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang Mark De La Rosa U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2019-02-09 UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva Raulian Paiva S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2018-12-01 UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa Elias Garcia U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Kai Kara-France ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
13 2025-06-28 Alexandre Pantoja 1144 Loss -13 1063
12 2024-08-17 Steve Erceg 1040 Win +20 1076
11 2023-06-03 Amir Albazi 1073 Loss 0 1056
10 2022-07-30 Brandon Moreno 1081 Loss -16 1056
9 2022-03-26 Askar Askarov 1054 Win +16 1072
8 2021-12-11 Cody Garbrandt 1079 Win +23 1056
7 2021-03-06 Rogerio Bontorin 1007 Win +21 1033
6 2020-09-26 Brandon Royval 1019 Loss -16 1012
5 2020-02-22 Tyson Nam 985 Win +15 1028
4 2019-12-14 Brandon Moreno 1013 Loss -17 1013
3 2019-08-31 Mark De La Rosa 991 Win +15 1030
2 2019-02-09 Raulian Paiva 1000 Win 0 1015
1 2018-12-01 Elias Garcia 983 Win +15 1015

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