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Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France is an upcoming MMA flyweight championship fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled to be the co-main event of UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira on June 28, 2025. Kai Kara-France, who maintains a record of 25-11-0 (1NC), will be making his thirteenth appearance in the UFC. Kara-France will be squaring off against the champion Alexandre Pantoja, who holds a professional MMA record of 29 wins and 5 losses (29-5-0).
Kai Kara-France, the No. 4-ranked UFC flyweight, was born in Auckland, New Zealand. In his last fight, Kara-France squared off against Steve Erceg and won the bout via a TKO. On the other hand, Alexandre Pantoja faced Kai Asakura in his last fight and won the fight via a second-round submission.
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France Tale of the Tape
Stats | Alexandre Pantoja | Kai Kara-France |
MMA Record | 29-5-0 | 25-11-0 (1NC) |
UFC Ranking (Flyweight) | Champion | 4 |
Last Fight | Win | Win |
Nationality | Brazil | New Zealand |
Age | 35 | 32 |
Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) | 125 lb (57 kg) |
Reach | 68 in | 69 in |
Striking Accuracy | 50% | 39% |
Takedown Accuracy | 47% | 33% |
Takedown Defense | 58% | 88% |
Win Streak (Active) | 7 | 1 |
MMA Debut | 2007 | 2010 |
Alexandre Pantoja Record
Heading into UFC 317, Alexandre Pantoja maintains a professional MMA record of 29 wins and 5 losses (29-5-0). Pantoja has wins over formidable opponents like Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval. Among his wins, eight were achieved by knockout, eleven by submission, and ten via decision.
34 matches | 29 wins | 5 losses |
By knockout | 8 | 0 |
By submission | 11 | 0 |
By decision | 10 | 5 |
Kai Kara-France Record
Heading into UFC 317, Kai Kara-France holds an MMA record of 25 wins and 11 losses (25-11-0). Of his victories, twelve came via knockout, three by submitting his opponent, and ten by decision.
37 matches | 25 wins | 11 losses |
By knockout | 12 | 3 |
By submission | 3 | 3 |
By decision | 10 | 5 |
No contests | 1 |
FAQs on Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France head-to-head record
A. Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France is scheduled for June 28, 2025.
A. Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
A. Kai Kara-France holds an MMA record of 25 wins, 11 losses, and one no-contest (25-11-0 (1NC)).
A. Alexandre Pantoja holds an MMA record of 29-5-0.
A. Alexandre Pantoja is 35 years old as of June 2025.