| Name | Kai Kara-France (Men) |
| Nickname | Don't Blink |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Mar 26, 1993 (33 years old) |
| Weight class | Flyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links |
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Kai Kara-France – General Profile
Kai Kara-France, nicknamed “Don’t Blink,” is a mixed martial artist from New Zealand competing in the UFC’s flyweight division. Born on March 26, 1993, he fights out of City Kickboxing and is known for his explosive striking and fast-paced offense.
MMA Career
Kai began his professional MMA career in 2010 and joined the UFC in late 2018. He quickly gained attention for his exciting fighting style and has earned multiple Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night bonuses. Notable victories include first-round knockouts over Cody Garbrandt and Steve Erceg, as well as a high-profile win over Askar Askarov. He challenged for the interim flyweight title in 2022 and most recently fought for the undisputed title in 2025, showing he remains a top contender in the division.
Fighting Style
Kai is a striker at heart, using technical boxing, sharp timing, and heavy leg kicks to overwhelm opponents. His fast combination striking, combined with his agility and finish instinct, make him one of the most dangerous flyweights in the UFC. Although not primarily a grappler, he possesses decent ground defense and durability when taken down.
Recent Developments
As of mid-2025, Kai Kara-France holds a professional record of approximately 25 wins and 12 losses. He recently suffered a submission loss in a title fight but continues to be ranked among the top flyweights. Plans for a high-stakes rematch or a matchup against rising contenders are in discussion, showcasing his continued relevance in the division.
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Pantoja |
UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R3 · 1:55 |
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| Steve Erceg |
UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 4:04 |
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| Amir Albazi |
UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi |
S-DEC | |
| Brandon Moreno |
UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2 |
KO/TKO Kick · R3 · 4:34 |
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| Askar Askarov |
UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus |
U-DEC | |
| Cody Garbrandt |
UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 3:21 |
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| Rogerio Bontorin |
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 4:55 |
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| Brandon Royval |
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R2 · 0:48 |
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| Tyson Nam |
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker |
U-DEC | |
| Brandon Moreno |
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington |
U-DEC | |
| Mark De La Rosa |
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang |
U-DEC | |
| Raulian Paiva |
UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva |
S-DEC | |
| Elias Garcia |
UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa |
U-DEC |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 34.21% of the fights were recovered.
Last update : 2025-08-21 11:30:41
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Mason Jones The Dragon | 18-2 |
| Ibo Aslan The Last Ottoman | 14-4 |
| Jun Yong Park The Iron Turtle | 19-7 |
| Austen Lane | 13-8 |
| Mike Thomas Brown | 26-9 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Osamah Almarwai | 22-6 |
| Cleuber Cabral Cleubinho | 19-4 |
| Sidney Outlaw Da Gun | 17-6 |
| Arlene Blencowe Angerfist | 15-10 |
| Eddie Sanchez The Manic Hispanic | 15-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Volkan Oezdemir No Time | 21-8 |
| Donte Johnson Lockjaw | 8-0 |
| Ode Osbourne The Jamaican Sensation | 13-10 |
| Bolaji Oki The Zulu Warrior | 10-4 |
| Joe Pyfer Bodybagz | 16-3 |
| Waldo Cortes-Acosta Salsa Boy | 17-2 |
| Ateba Abega Gautier | 10-1 |
| Joshua Van The Fearless | 16-2 |
| Valter Walker The Foot Hunter | 15-1 |
| Carlos Condit The Natural Born Killer | 32-14 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Alexandre Pantoja The Cannibal | 30-6 |
| Joseph Benavidez | 28-8 |
| Alex Perez The Decision | 26-10 |
| Valentina Shevchenko Bullet | 26-4 |