Kai Kara-France is a 32-year-old flyweight contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is currently ranked the No. 4 fighter in the weight class. Kara-France has had twelve fights inside the UFC octagon as of June 2025.
Kai Kara-France lost to Brandon Moreno via TKO at UFC 277 for the interim UFC flyweight championship. Adding on, Kai Kara-France won against Steve Erceg at UFC 305 in his last outing.
What nationality is Kai Kara-France?
Kai Kara-France is a New Zealander born in Auckland on March 26, 1993. Kara-France started training in jiu-jitsu at the age of 10, as his parents wanted him to be confident against the bullies in school. He later transitioned into mixed martial arts at 15 and turned pro at 17.
Kai Kara-France's Profesional MMA Record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Win | 25–11 (1) | Steve Erceg | TKO (punches) | UFC 305 | 18 August 2024 | 1 | 4:04 | Perth, Australia |
| Loss | 24-11-(1) | Amir Albazi | Decision | UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi | June 3, 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 24–10 (1) | Brandon Moreno | TKO (body kick and punches) | UFC 277 | July 30, 2022 | 3 | 4:34 | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Win | 24–9 (1) | Askar Askarov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus | March 26, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Win | 23–9 (1) | Cody Garbrandt | TKO (punches) | UFC 269 | December 11, 2021 | 1 | 3:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 22–9 (1) | Rogério Bontorin | KO (punches) | UFC 259 | March 6, 2021 | 1 | 4:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 21–9 (1) | Brandon Royval | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 253 | September 27, 2020 | 2 | 0:48 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Win | 21–8 (1) | Tyson Nam | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker | February 23, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Loss | 20–8 (1) | Brandon Moreno | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 245 | December 14, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 20–7 (1) | Mark De La Rosa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang | August 31, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Shenzhen, China |
| Win | 19–7 (1) | Raulian Paiva | Decision (split) | UFC 234 | February 10, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Melbourne, Australia |
| Win | 18–7 (1) | Elias Garcia | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa | December 2, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Adelaide, Australia |
| Win | 17–7 (1) | Xiaoyu Shi | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Glory of Heroes: New Zealand vs. China | March 4, 2018 | 1 | N/A | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Win | 16–7 (1) | Huoyixibai Chuhayifu | Decision (unanimous) | WLF W.A.R.S. 19 | November 11, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Zhengzhou, China |
| Win | 15–7 (1) | Aori Qileng | Decision (unanimous) | WLF W.A.R.S. 14 | May 20, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Zhengzhou, China |
| Win | 14–7 (1) | Ze Wu | TKO (punches) | WLF W.A.R.S. 13 | April 22, 2017 | 1 | 2:01 | Zhengzhou, China |
| Win | 13–7 (1) | Rodolfo Marques | KO (punch) | Hex Fight Series 8 | March 31, 2017 | 3 | 2:59 | Melbourne, Australia |
| Loss | 12–7 (1) | Tatsumitsu Wada | Decision (unanimous) | Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round | December 29, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan |
| Win | 12–6 (1) | Crisanto Pitpitunge | TKO (cartwheel kick and punches) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 52 | March 18, 2016 | 3 | 0:00 | Mangilao, Guam |
| Win | 11–6 (1) | Josh Duenas | TKO (punches) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 50 | December 4, 2015 | 1 | 0:22 | Mangilao, Guam |
| Win | 10–6 (1) | Shantaram Maharaj | TKO (punches) | Bragging Rights 7 | September 27, 2015 | 1 | 1:33 | Perth, Australia |
| Win | 9–6 (1) | Dindo Camansa | KO (punches) | Malaysian Invasion: Mixed Martial A'rr | June 1, 2015 | 1 | 0:12 | Andaman Sea, Thailand |
| Win | 8–6 (1) | Ik Hwan Jang | TKO (punches) | PRO Fighting 10 | May 9, 2015 | 1 | 0:08 | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Loss | 7–6 (1) | Jumayi Ayideng | Decision (unanimous) | Kunlun Fight 18 | January 18, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Nanjing, China |
| Loss | 7–5 (1) | Mark Striegl | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Malaysian Invasion 2: Grand Finals | October 25, 2014 | 1 | 2:10 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Loss | 7–4 (1) | Gustavo Falciroli | Submission (brabo choke) | AFC 9 | May 17, 2014 | 1 | 4:55 | Melbourne, Australia |
| Win | 7–3 (1) | Tieyin Wu | Decision (unanimous) | Kunlun Fight 1 | January 25, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Pattaya, Thailand |
| NC | 6–3 (1) | Gustavo Falciroli | No Contest | AFC 7 | December 14, 2013 | 2 | 3:20 | Melbourne, Australia |
| Win | 6–3 | Tieyin Wu | Submission (guillotine choke) | Bandung Fighting Club | October 23, 2013 | 1 | 1:54 | Manila, Philippines |
| Win | 5–3 | Yudi Cahyadi | Decision (unanimous) | Bandung Fighting Club | September 29, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Bandung, Indonesia |
| Win | 4–3 | Ho-Joon Kim | KO (head kick) | PRO Fighting 8 | August 4, 2013 | 1 | 3:44 | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Loss | 3–3 | Danaa Batgerel | Decision (unanimous) | Legend Fighting Championship 11 | April 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Win | 3–2 | Caleb Lally | Decision (unanimous) | Rage in the Cage: MMA Fighting Championship | October 13, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Tauranga, New Zealand |
| Win | 2–2 | Sam Chan | Submission (guillotine choke) | Legend Fighting Championship 10 | August 24, 2012 | 1 | 3:21 | Hong Kong, SAR, China |
| Loss | 1–2 | Agustin Delarmino | KO (punches) | Legend Fighting Championship 8 | March 30, 2012 | 3 | 0:29 | Hong Kong, SAR, China |
| Loss | 1–1 | Chad George | KO (punch) | The Cage 2: USA vs. New Zealand | December 2, 2011 | 1 | 2:04 | Whakatane, New Zealand |
| Win | 1–0 | Ray Kaitiana | TKO (punches) | Supremacy Cage Fighting 7 | November 27, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Auckland, New Zealand |
FAQs on Kai Kara-France's Nationality
A. As of June 2025, Kai Kara-France is 32 years old.
A. Kai Kara-France stands 5 feet 5 inches tall.
A Kai Kara-France has had twelve fights in the UFC as of June 23, 2025.
A. He made his professional MMA debut in 2010.
A. He made his debut in the UFC in 2018.
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