Kai Kara-France News

Alexander Volkanovski
Kai Kara-France

Alex Volkanovski reacts to the judges' scorecards from last night’s UFC Vegas 74 main event: “Giving Amir round 4 is just insane”

Fernando Quiles - June 4, 2023

Alex Volkanovski is none too pleased with two of the judges who scored the UFC Vegas 74 headliner. This past Saturday night, Amir Albazi and Kai Kara-France did battle inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both men put on a show for all five rounds, but the conclusion of UFC Vegas 74 left a sour taste in the mouths of fans.

Israel Adesanya UFC Vegas 74 Kai Kara-France Amir Albazi
Kai Kara-France

Israel Adesanya calls for judges to be interviewed after fights following last night’s UFC Vegas 74 main event

Fernando Quiles - June 4, 2023

Israel Adesanya is sticking up for his teammate following UFC Vegas 74. Kai Kara-France was featured in the main event. He went one-on-one with Amir Albazi. The fight went the distance and it ended in controversy. The score totals were read and two of the three judges scored the fight for Albazi. Most fight fans and pundits thought Kara-France should’ve been awarded the victory.

Kai Kara-France
UFC

Kai Kara-France reacts following split decision loss to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74

Fernando Quiles - June 4, 2023

UFC Vegas 74 ended in controversy, and Kai Kara-France has spoken out. Kara-France was in the main event of the card, which was held inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Saturday night. “Don’t Blink” shared the Octagon with Amir Albazi. This one went the distance and two of the three judges scored the fight for Albazi and he was awarded the split nod.

Amir Albazi, Kai Kara-France, UFC Vegas 74, UFC
Kai Kara-France

Pros react after Amir Albazi defeats Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74

Chris Taylor - June 3, 2023

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 74 event was headlined by a key flyweight contest featuring Kai Kara-France taking on Amir Albazi. Kara-France (24-11 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since UFC 277, where he had suffered a TKO loss to Brandon Moreno in a bout for the promotion‘s interim flyweight title. Prior to that setback, ‘Don’t Blink’ was riding a three-fight winning streak, which included knockout victories over Rogerio Bontorin and Cody Garbrandt.

UFC Vegas 74, Kai Kara-France, Amir Albazi, UFC, Results
Kai Kara-France

UFC Vegas 74: 'Kara-France vs. Albazi' Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - June 3, 2023

The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 74 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi. Kara-France (24-10 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 277, where he suffered a TKO loss to Brandon Moreno in a bout for the promotion‘s interim flyweight title. Prior to that setback, ‘Don’t Blink’ had put together a three-fight winning streak, which included knockout victories over Rogerio Bontorin and Cody Garbrandt.

Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira, UFC 287, UFC
Kai Kara-France

Kai Kara-France calls Israel Adesanya's KO win over Alex Pereira "one of the biggest sporting moments of our generation"

Cole Shelton - May 31, 2023

Kai Kara-France says Israel Adesanya’s KO win over Alex Pereira will go down as one of the biggest moments in sports history. In the main event of UFC 287, Adesanya was looking to reclaim his middleweight title against Alex Pereira after being knocked out by the Brazilian back in November to lose his belt. It was also the third time Adesanya had lost to Pereira, as they previously fought twice in kickboxing with ‘Poatan’ winning once by KO and the other by decision.

Julianna Pena Amanda Nunes
Brandon Moreno

What's next for the stars of UFC 277?

Cole Shelton - August 1, 2022

The UFC returned to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas for UFC 277 which saw two titles on the line – although one was an interim belt. In the main event, Amanda Nunes was looking to reclaim her bantamweight title against Julianna Pena as the two had an immediate rematch after Pena’s upset win back in December. In the co-main event, Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France had their rematch as this time they were fighting for the interim flyweight belt.

Kai Kara-France
UFC

Kai Kara-France speaks out following UFC 277 loss to Brandon Moreno: "I'll be back!"

Fernando Quiles - July 31, 2022

Kai Kara-France has let his fans know that he plans on getting back on the horse following his UFC 277 loss. Kara-France was in a pivotal flyweight matchup against Brandon Moreno on July 30. The two competed for the interim UFC Flyweight Championship inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.

Brandon Moreno, UFC 263
Kai Kara-France

UFC 277 Results: Brandon Moreno TKO's Kai Kara-France in Round 3 (Video)

Chris Taylor - July 30, 2022

Tonight’s UFC 277 event is co-headlined by a rematch between Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France for the promotions interim flyweight title. Moreno (19-6-2 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after surrendering the flyweight championship to Deiveson Figueiredo in his most recent effort at UFC 270. Prior to that setback, ‘The Assassin Baby’ had put together a seven-fight unbeaten going 5-0-2.

Julianna Pena, Amanda Nunes, UFC 277
Brandon Moreno

UFC 277: ‘Pena vs. Nunes 2’ Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - July 30, 2022

The Octagon returns to Texas for tonight’s UFC 277 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2. Pena (11-4 MMA) and Nunes (21-5 MMA) originally collided at last December’s at UFC 269 event, where ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ scored one of the biggest upsets in MMA history dethroning ‘The Lioness’ with a second round submission victory.

Brandon Moreno, Kai Kara-France
Exclusive MMA Interviews

UFC 277 | Pro fighters make their picks for Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara-France 2 interim title fight

Cole Shelton - July 28, 2022

In the co-main event of UFC 277, Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France are set to rematch for the interim flyweight title. Heading into the fight, Moreno is a -235 favorite while the Kiwi is a +180 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros are unanimous in thinking Moreno will win the rematch and become the new interim flyweight champion.

Brandon Moreno
Kai Kara-France

Brandon Moreno has respect for Kai Kara-France, but planning to rip his head off: "I know I can do it, and I know I will do it"

Josh Evanoff - July 26, 2022

UFC flyweight Brandon Moreno is aiming to take Kai Kara-France’s head off at UFC 277. On Saturday night, the two flyweight contenders will be the co-main event of UFC 277. The bout comes nearly three years after they met in the octagon for the first time. On the undercard of UFC 245 in 2019, Moreno picked up a unanimous decision victory over Kara-France.

Deiveson Figueiredo, Kai Kara-France, UFC
Kai Kara-France

Kai Kara-France blasts Deiveson Figueiredo ahead of interim flyweight title bout: "I can shut him and his coach up"

Josh Evanoff - June 6, 2022

UFC flyweight contender Kai Kara-France is already looking toward a fight with champion Deiveson Figueiredo. The Kiwi was last seen in action against Askar Askarov in March. There, Kara-France picked up the biggest win of his career, as he handed the undefeated Russian his first loss, by decision. The victory was enough to earn him an interim flyweight title shot.

Julianna Pena, Amanda Nunes
Brandon Moreno

Official lineup announced for July’s UFC 277 event including two title fights

Harry Kettle - May 23, 2022

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially unveiled the main card for the upcoming UFC 277 pay-per-view in July. Up to this point in the year, the UFC has been putting on some incredible events for mixed martial arts fans around the world to get excited about. As we look ahead to the remainder of 2022, it doesn’t look like they’re about to slow down as the promotion continues to push themselves to the limit with regards to what is possible within their roster.

Alexandre-Pantoja
Kai Kara-France

Alexandre Pantoja confused by booking of Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara-France interim title fight: "I beat them both"

Josh Evanoff - May 13, 2022

UFC flyweight Alexandre Pantoja is a little bit confused by the booking of Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara-France. An interim flyweight championship bout between Moreno and Kara-France is set for UFC 277 this July. The title fight was booked mainly due to Deiveson Figueiredo’s current hand injury. The injury is expected to hold the Brazilian out of action until the end of the year.

Kai-Kara-France
UFC

Kai Kara-France details his recent run-in with a childhood bully

Fernando Quiles - April 3, 2022

Kai Kara-France ran into one of his childhood bullies recently. Kara-France is the number two-ranked UFC flyweight. He extended his winning streak to three on March 26 against Askar Askarov. Kara-France won the fight via unanimous decision.

Deiveson Figueiredo, Brandon Moreno
Deiveson Figueiredo

Brandon Moreno slams Deiveson Figueiredo's attempt to forego quadrilogy fight: "He's just running away"

Josh Evanoff - March 30, 2022

Brandon Moreno has slammed Deiveson Figueiredo’s attempt to avoid a fourth fight with him. The two men fought in their trilogy bout in January at UFC 270. The Brazilian recaptured the title in a unanimous decision victory after five grueling rounds. Following the victory, both men displayed an interest in fighting for the fourth time.

Deiveson Figueiredo, UFC 256
Deiveson Figueiredo

Deiveson Figuereido asks for Kai-Kara France fight next due to Brandon Moreno team's "racist comments"

Josh Evanoff - March 29, 2022

Deiveson Figuereido has clarified his callout of Kai-Kara France. The UFC flyweight champion asked for the fight due to racist comments from Brandon Moreno’s team. The Brazilian was last in action at UFC 270 in January. He reclaimed UFC gold with a unanimous decision victory over Brandon Moreno in their trilogy bout. Due to the closeness of their three previous bouts, many assumed we’d see a fourth installment.

  • 1
  • 2