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Kai Kara-France

Kai Kara-France

“ Don't Blink ”

New Zealand Auckland 165.1 cm 56.7 kg 175.3 cm reach Orthodox City Kickboxing
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25-12-1
Pro W–L–O
Am 1–0
#790
Global rank

Standout achievements

#1 Fastest finish · Pacific Rim Organized Fighting #1 Fastest finish · Malaysian Invasion MMA #2 Most wins · New Zealand #2 Most active · City Kickboxing #2 Most active · New Zealand #3 Ranked · New Zealand

Kai Kara-France is a New Zealand mixed martial artist with a professional record of 25-12-1 across 38 bouts. They've won 12 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission and 10 by decision — a 60 % finish rate. Most wins come by KO/TKO. Last competed June 2025 (active). Has fought most often in United States (9 bouts).

Finish rate
60 %
Wins by
12 KO · 3 SUB · 10 DEC
Usually wins by
KO/TKO
Usually loses by
decision
Fastest win
0:08 (Rd 1)
vs Ik Hwan Jang
Fastest loss
2:04 (Rd 1)
vs Chad George
Most fights in
United States 9
Last fought
Jun 2025 · Active
WIN RATEKOSUBMISSIONDECISIONEXPERIENCEACTIVITY

Fight locations (18 venues)

Career timeline — fights by year

02452010: 1W 0L20102011: 0W 1L2012: 2W 1L2012: 2W 1L20122013: 3W 1L 1O2013: 3W 1L 1O2013: 3W 1L 1O2014: 1W 2L2014: 1W 2L20142015: 4W 1L2015: 4W 1L2016: 1W 1L2016: 1W 1L20162017: 4W 0L2018: 2W 0L20182019: 2W 1L2019: 2W 1L2020: 1W 1L2020: 1W 1L20202021: 2W 0L2022: 1W 1L2022: 1W 1L20222023: 0W 1L2024: 1W 0L20242025: 0W 1L2025
Wins Losses Draw/NC

Frequently asked

What is Kai Kara-France's MMA record?

Kai Kara-France has a professional MMA record of 25-12-1 — 12 wins by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 10 by decision.

How does Kai Kara-France usually win?

They most often win by KO/TKO (12 of 25 wins).

How does Kai Kara-France usually lose?

Most of Kai Kara-France's losses come by decision (5 of 12).

Is Kai Kara-France still active?

Kai Kara-France last competed in June 2025, and is considered active (no bout in over two years).

What is Kai Kara-France's fastest finish?

KO/TKO of Ik Hwan Jang in 0:08 (Rd 1) at PRO Fighting - PRO FC 10.

Where is Kai Kara-France from?

Kai Kara-France is a New Zealand mixed martial artist.

What is Kai Kara-France's longest MMA win streak?

Kai Kara-France's longest winning run on record is 8 straight victories.

Where does Kai Kara-France rank in MMA?

Kai Kara-France sits at #790 of 32,631 fighters in the Fight Forensics global MMA rankings.

Pro MMA (38)

L
vs Alexandre Pantoja
UFC 317 - Topuria vs. Oliveira · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2025-06-28
W
vs Steve Erceg
UFC 305 - Du Plessis vs. Adesanya · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2024-08-17
L
vs Amir Albazi Main
UFC on ESPN 46 - Kara-France vs. Albazi · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2023-06-03
L
vs Brandon Moreno
UFC 277 - Pena vs. Nunes 2 · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2022-07-30
W
vs Askar Askarov
UFC on ESPN 33 - Blaydes vs. Daukaus · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2022-03-26
W
vs Cody Garbrandt
UFC 269 - Oliveira vs. Poirier · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2021-12-11
W
vs Rogerio Bontorin
UFC 259 - Blachowicz vs. Adesanya · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2021-03-06
L
vs Brandon Royval
UFC 253 - Adesanya vs. Costa · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2020-09-26
W
vs Tyson Nam
UFC Fight Night 168 - Felder vs. Hooker · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2020-02-23
L
vs Brandon Moreno
UFC 245 - Usman vs. Covington · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2019-12-14
W
vs Mark De La Rosa
UFC Fight Night 157 - Andrade vs. Zhang · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2019-08-31
W
vs Raulian Paiva
UFC 234 - Adesanya vs. Silva · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2019-02-09
W
vs Elias Garcia
UFC Fight Night 142 - Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
2018-12-01
W
vs Xiaoyu Shi Main
Glory of Heroes - New Zealand vs. China · Glory of Heroes
2018-03-04
W
vs Chuhayifu Huyixibai
WLF - W.A.R.S. 19 · Wu Lin Feng (YFU)
2017-11-11
W
vs Qileng Aori
WLF - W.A.R.S. 14 · Wu Lin Feng (YFU)
2017-05-20
W
vs Ze Wu Main
WLF - W.A.R.S. 13 · Wu Lin Feng (YFU)
2017-04-22
W
vs Rodolfo Marques
HFS - Hex Fight Series 8 · Hex Fight Series
2017-03-31
L
vs Tatsumitsu Wada
Rizin 3 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round · Rizin Fighting Federation
2016-12-29
W
vs Crisanto Pitpitunge
PXC - Pacific Xtreme Combat 52 · Pacific Xtreme Combat
2016-03-18
W
vs Josh Duenas
PXC - Pacific Xtreme Combat 50 · Pacific Xtreme Combat
2015-12-04
W
vs Shantaram Maharaj
K-Oz Entertainment - Bragging Rights 7: Resurrection · K-Oz Entertainment
2015-09-27
W
vs Dindo Camansa
MIMMA - Malaysian Invasion: Mixed Martial A'rr · Malaysian Invasion MMA
2015-06-01
W
vs Ik Hwan Jang
PRO Fighting - PRO FC 10 · Pacific Rim Organized Fighting
2015-05-09
L
vs Jumayi Ayideng
Kunlun Fight 18 - Night of Cage Fighting · Kunlun Fight
2015-01-18
L
vs Mark Striegl
MIMMA - Malaysian Invasion 2: Grand Finals · Malaysian Invasion MMA
2014-10-25
L
vs Gustavo Falciroli
AFC 9 - Australian Fighting Championship 9 · Australian Fighting Championship
2014-05-17
W
vs Tieyin Wu
Kunlun Fight 1 - World Tour · Kunlun Fight
2014-01-25
–
vs Gustavo Falciroli
AFC 7 - Australian Fighting Championship 7 · Australian Fighting Championship
2013-12-14
W
vs Tieyin Wu Main
World Team USA - Fight for Peace · World Team USA
2013-10-23
W
vs Yudi Cahyadi
BFC - Bandung Fighting Club · Bandung Fighting Club
2013-09-29
W
vs Ho Joon Kim
PRO Fighting - PRO FC 8 · Pacific Rim Organized Fighting
2013-08-04
L
vs Batgerel Danaa
Legend FC - Legend Fighting Championship 11 · Legend Fighting Championship
2013-04-27
W
vs Caleb Lally
Rage in the Cage - MMA Fighting Championship · Rage in the Cage (New Zealand)
2012-10-13
W
vs Sam Chan
Legend FC - Legend Fighting Championship 10 · Legend Fighting Championship
2012-08-24
L
vs Agustin Delarmino
Legend FC - Legend Fighting Championship 8 · Legend Fighting Championship
2012-03-30
L
vs Chad George Main
The Cage 2 - USA vs. New Zealand · The Cage
2011-12-02
W
vs Ray Kaitiana
SCF - Supremacy Cage Fighting 7 · Supremacy Fighting Championship
2010-11-27

Amateur (1)

Amateur bouts — not counted toward the pro record.

W
vs Luke Miller
Fight Shop New Zealand - Hexecution · Fight Shop New Zealand
2010-10-30

Exhibition (2)

Exhibition / cross-discipline bouts (e.g. boxing) — not counted toward the pro record.

L
vs Alexandre Pantoja
UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 24 Quarterfinals, Day 1 · The Ultimate Fighter
2016-07-26
W
vs Terrence Mitchell Main
UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 24 Opening Round, Day 1 · The Ultimate Fighter
2016-07-13