Best fights of Kai Kara-France
Over 15 years as a professional, Kai Kara-France has compiled a 25-12 (15) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kai Kara-France defeats Askar Askarov
On March 26, 2022 Kai Kara-France faced Askar Askarov in a flyweight bout. Kara-France was 29 years old with a record of 23-9, and Askarov was 29 with a record of 14-0-1. Kara-France was on a 2-fight winning streak and Askarov was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Kara-France won via unanimous decision.
2. Kai Kara-France loses to Alexandre Pantoja via KO
On June 28, 2025 Kai Kara-France fought Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight title. Kara-France was 32 years old with a record of 25-11, and Pantoja was 35 with a record of 29-5. Kara-France was coming off a win and Pantoja was on a 7-fight winning streak. Pantoja submitted Kara-France via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Kai Kara-France KOs Steve Erceg
On August 18, 2024 Kai Kara-France faced Steve Erceg in a flyweight bout. Kara-France was 31 years old with a record of 24-11, and Erceg was 29 with a record of 12-2. Kara-France was on a 2-fight losing streak and Erceg was coming off a loss. Kara-France stopped Steve Erceg via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Kai Kara-France KOs Rogério Bontorin
On March 6, 2021 Kai Kara-France faced Rogério Bontorin in a flyweight bout. Kara-France was 27 years old with a record of 21-9, and Bontorin was 28 with a record of 16-2. Both Kara-France and Bontorin were coming off a loss. Kara-France stopped Rogério Bontorin via KO in the 1st round.
5. Kai Kara-France KOs Cody Garbrandt
On December 11, 2021 Kai Kara-France faced Cody Garbrandt in a flyweight bout. Kara-France was 28 years old with a record of 22-9, and Garbrandt was 30 with a record of 12-4. Kara-France was coming off a win, while Garbrandt was coming off a loss. Kara-France stopped Cody Garbrandt via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Kai Kara-France defeats Aori Qileng
On May 20, 2017 Kai Kara-France faced Aori Qileng in a bantamweight bout. Kara-France was 24 years old with a record of 14-7, and Qileng was 23 with a record of 8-2. Kara-France was on a 2-fight winning streak and Qileng was on a 6-fight winning streak. Kara-France won via unanimous decision.
7. Kai Kara-France loses to Brandon Moreno in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 30, 2022 Kai Kara-France fought Brandon Moreno for the vacant Interim UFC flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Kara-France was 29 years old with a record of 24-9, and Moreno was 28 with a record of 19-6-2. Kara-France was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Moreno was coming off a loss. Moreno stopped Kara-France via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
8. Kai Kara-France defeats Raulian Paiva
On February 10, 2019 Kai Kara-France faced Raulian Paiva in a flyweight bout. Kara-France was 25 years old with a record of 18-7, and Paiva was 23 with a record of 18-1. Kara-France was on a 6-fight winning streak and Paiva was on a 12-fight winning streak. Kara-France won via split decision.
9. Kai Kara-France loses to Amir Albazi via split decision
On June 3, 2023 Kai Kara-France faced Amir Albazi in a bantamweight bout. Kara-France was 30 years old with a record of 24-10, and Albazi was 29 with a record of 16-1. Kara-France was coming off a loss, while Albazi was on a 5-fight winning streak. Kara-France lost via split decision. Went the distance with Albazi.
10. Kai Kara-France loses to Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision
On December 14, 2019 Kai Kara-France faced Brandon Moreno in a flyweight bout. Kara-France was 26 years old with a record of 20-7, and Moreno was 26 with a record of 15-5-1. Kara-France was on a 8-fight winning streak. Kara-France lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Moreno.