Kai Kara-France
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James Kaiwhare "Kai" Kara-France (born 26 March 1993) is a New Zealand professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Infobox
Born
James Kaiwhare Kara-France (1993-03-26) 26 March 1993 (age 32)Auckland, New Zealand
Nickname
Don't Blink
Height
5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight
125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division
Flyweight Bantamweight
Reach
69 in (175 cm)
Fighting out of
Auckland, New Zealand
Team
Tiger Muay Thai (2012–2016) City Kickboxing (2016–present)
Rank
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active
2010–present
Total
38
Wins
25
By knockout
3
By submission
4
By decision
5
Losses
12
No contests
1
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
38 matches
By knockout
25 wins
12
12 losses
3
By submission
By submission
38 matches
By submission
25 wins
3
12 losses
4
By decision
By decision
38 matches
By decision
25 wins
10
12 losses
5
No contests
No contests
38 matches
No contests
25 wins
1
| 38 matches | 25 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 3 |
| By submission | 3 | 4 |
| By decision | 10 | 5 |
| No contests | 1 | |
· Mixed martial arts record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
25–12 (1)
Opponent
Alexandre Pantoja
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 317
Date
28 June 2025
Round
3
Time
1:54
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
For the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
25–11 (1)
Opponent
Steve Erceg
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 305
Date
18 August 2024
Round
1
Time
4:04
Location
Perth, Australia
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
24–11 (1)
Opponent
Amir Albazi
Method
Decision (split)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi
Date
3 June 2023
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
24–10 (1)
Opponent
Brandon Moreno
Method
TKO (body kick and punches)
Event
UFC 277
Date
30 July 2022
Round
3
Time
4:34
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
Notes
For the interim UFC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
24–9 (1)
Opponent
Askar Askarov
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus
Date
26 March 2022
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
23–9 (1)
Opponent
Cody Garbrandt
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 269
Date
11 December 2021
Round
1
Time
3:21
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
22–9 (1)
Opponent
Rogério Bontorin
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC 259
Date
6 March 2021
Round
1
Time
4:55
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
21–9 (1)
Opponent
Brandon Royval
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC 253
Date
27 September 2020
Round
2
Time
0:48
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
21–8 (1)
Opponent
Tyson Nam
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker
Date
23 February 2020
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
20–8 (1)
Opponent
Brandon Moreno
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 245
Date
14 December 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
20–7 (1)
Opponent
Mark De La Rosa
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang
Date
31 August 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Shenzhen, China
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
19–7 (1)
Opponent
Raulian Paiva
Method
Decision (split)
Event
UFC 234
Date
10 February 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
18–7 (1)
Opponent
Elias Garcia
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa
Date
2 December 2018
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Adelaide, Australia
Notes
Return to Flyweight. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–7 (1)
Opponent
Shi Xiaoyu
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Glory of Heroes: New Zealand vs. China
Date
4 March 2018
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–7 (1)
Opponent
Huoyixibai Chuhayifu
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
WLF W.A.R.S. 19
Date
11 November 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Zhengzhou, China
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–7 (1)
Opponent
Aori Qileng
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
WLF W.A.R.S. 14
Date
20 May 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Zhengzhou, China
Notes
Catchweight (129 lb) bout.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–7 (1)
Opponent
Wu Ze
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
WLF W.A.R.S. 13
Date
22 April 2017
Round
1
Time
2:01
Location
Zhengzhou, China
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–7 (1)
Opponent
Rodolfo Marques
Method
KO (punch)
Event
Hex Fight Series 8
Date
31 March 2017
Round
3
Time
2:59
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Notes
Return to Bantamweight.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
12–7 (1)
Opponent
Tatsumitsu Wada
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round
Date
29 December 2016
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Saitama, Japan
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–6 (1)
Opponent
Crisanto Pitpitunge
Method
TKO (cartwheel kick and punches)
Event
Pacific Xtreme Combat 52
Date
18 March 2016
Round
3
Time
N/A
Location
Mangilao, Guam
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–6 (1)
Opponent
Josh Duenas
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Pacific Xtreme Combat 50
Date
4 December 2015
Round
1
Time
0:22
Location
Mangilao, Guam
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–6 (1)
Opponent
Shantaram Maharaj
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Bragging Rights 7
Date
27 September 2015
Round
1
Time
1:33
Location
Perth, Australia
Notes
Won the KOZ Flyweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–6 (1)
Opponent
Dindo Camansa
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Malaysian Invasion: Mixed Martial A'rr
Date
1 June 2015
Round
1
Time
0:12
Location
Andaman Sea, Thailand
Notes
Flyweight debut.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–6 (1)
Opponent
Jang Ik-hwan
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
PRO Fighting 10
Date
9 May 2015
Round
1
Time
0:08
Location
Taipei, Taiwan
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
7–6 (1)
Opponent
Ayideng Jumayi
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Kunlun Fight 18
Date
18 January 2015
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Nanjing, China
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
7–5 (1)
Opponent
Mark Striegl
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Malaysian Invasion 2: Grand Finals
Date
25 October 2014
Round
1
Time
2:10
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
7–4 (1)
Opponent
Gustavo Falciroli
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
Australian FC 9
Date
17 May 2014
Round
1
Time
4:55
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Notes
For the AFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–3 (1)
Opponent
Wu Tieyin
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Kunlun Fight 1
Date
25 January 2014
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Pattaya, Thailand
NC
NC
Res.
NC
Record
6–3 (1)
Opponent
Gustavo Falciroli
Method
No Contest (Kara-France fell out of the ring)
Event
Australian FC 7
Date
14 December 2013
Round
2
Time
3:20
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Notes
Kara-France fell through the ropes of the ring and was unable to continue
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–3
Opponent
Wu Tieyin
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
World Team USA: Fight for Peace
Date
23 October 2013
Round
1
Time
1:54
Location
Manila, Philippines
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–3
Opponent
Yudi Cahyadi
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Bandung Fighting Club 1
Date
29 September 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Bandung, Indonesia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–3
Opponent
Kim Ho-joon
Method
KO (head kick)
Event
PRO Fighting 8
Date
4 August 2013
Round
1
Time
3:44
Location
Taipei, Taiwan
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
3–3
Opponent
Danaa Batgerel
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Legend FC 11
Date
27 April 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–2
Opponent
Caleb Lally
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Rage in the Cage
Date
13 October 2012
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Tauranga, New Zealand
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–2
Opponent
Sam Chan
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
Legend FC 10
Date
24 August 2012
Round
1
Time
3:21
Location
Hong Kong, SAR, China
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
1–2
Opponent
Agustin Delarmino
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Legend FC 8
Date
30 March 2012
Round
3
Time
0:29
Location
Hong Kong, SAR, China
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
1–1
Opponent
Chad George
Method
KO (punch)
Event
The Cage 2
Date
2 December 2011
Round
1
Time
2:04
Location
Whakatāne, New Zealand
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Ray Kaitiana
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Supremacy Cage Fighting 7
Date
27 November 2010
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Notes
Bantamweight debut.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 25–12 (1) | Alexandre Pantoja | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 317 | 28 June 2025 | 3 | 1:54 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | For the UFC Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 25–11 (1) | Steve Erceg | TKO (punches) | UFC 305 | 18 August 2024 | 1 | 4:04 | Perth, Australia | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 24–11 (1) | Amir Albazi | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi | 3 June 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 24–10 (1) | Brandon Moreno | TKO (body kick and punches) | UFC 277 | 30 July 2022 | 3 | 4:34 | Dallas, Texas, United States | For the interim UFC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 24–9 (1) | Askar Askarov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus | 26 March 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 23–9 (1) | Cody Garbrandt | TKO (punches) | UFC 269 | 11 December 2021 | 1 | 3:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 22–9 (1) | Rogério Bontorin | KO (punches) | UFC 259 | 6 March 2021 | 1 | 4:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 21–9 (1) | Brandon Royval | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 253 | 27 September 2020 | 2 | 0:48 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 21–8 (1) | Tyson Nam | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker | 23 February 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Loss | 20–8 (1) | Brandon Moreno | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 245 | 14 December 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 | 31 August 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Shenzhen, China | |
| Win | 19–7 (1) | Raulian Paiva | Decision (split) | UFC 234 | 10 February 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Win | 18–7 (1) | Elias Garcia | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa | 2 December 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Adelaide, Australia | Return to Flyweight. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 17–7 (1) | Shi Xiaoyu | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Glory of Heroes: New Zealand vs. China | 4 March 2018 | 1 | N/A | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Win | 16–7 (1) | Huoyixibai Chuhayifu | Decision (unanimous) | WLF W.A.R.S. 19 | 11 November 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Zhengzhou, China | |
| Win | 15–7 (1) | Aori Qileng | Decision (unanimous) | WLF W.A.R.S. 14 | 20 May 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Zhengzhou, China | Catchweight (129 lb) bout. |
| Win | 14–7 (1) | Wu Ze | TKO (punches) | WLF W.A.R.S. 13 | 22 April 2017 | 1 | 2:01 | Zhengzhou, China | |
| Win | 13–7 (1) | Rodolfo Marques | KO (punch) | Hex Fight Series 8 | 31 March 2017 | 3 | 2:59 | Melbourne, Australia | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Loss | 12–7 (1) | Tatsumitsu Wada | Decision (unanimous) | Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round | 29 December 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 12–6 (1) | Crisanto Pitpitunge | TKO (cartwheel kick and punches) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 52 | 18 March 2016 | 3 | N/A | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Win | 11–6 (1) | Josh Duenas | TKO (punches) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 50 | 4 December 2015 | 1 | 0:22 | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Win | 10–6 (1) | Shantaram Maharaj | TKO (punches) | Bragging Rights 7 | 27 September 2015 | 1 | 1:33 | Perth, Australia | Won the KOZ Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–6 (1) | Dindo Camansa | KO (punches) | Malaysian Invasion: Mixed Martial A'rr | 1 June 2015 | 1 | 0:12 | Andaman Sea, Thailand | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 8–6 (1) | Jang Ik-hwan | TKO (punches) | PRO Fighting 10 | 9 May 2015 | 1 | 0:08 | Taipei, Taiwan | |
| Loss | 7–6 (1) | Ayideng Jumayi | Decision (unanimous) | Kunlun Fight 18 | 18 January 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Nanjing, China | |
| Loss | 7–5 (1) | Mark Striegl | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Malaysian Invasion 2: Grand Finals | 25 October 2014 | 1 | 2:10 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Loss | 7–4 (1) | Gustavo Falciroli | Submission (brabo choke) | Australian FC 9 | 17 May 2014 | 1 | 4:55 | Melbourne, Australia | For the AFC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–3 (1) | Wu Tieyin | Decision (unanimous) | Kunlun Fight 1 | 25 January 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Pattaya, Thailand | |
| NC | 6–3 (1) | Gustavo Falciroli | No Contest (Kara-France fell out of the ring) | Australian FC 7 | 14 December 2013 | 2 | 3:20 | Melbourne, Australia | Kara-France fell through the ropes of the ring and was unable to continue |
| Win | 6–3 | Wu Tieyin | Submission (guillotine choke) | World Team USA: Fight for Peace | 23 October 2013 | 1 | 1:54 | Manila, Philippines | |
| Win | 5–3 | Yudi Cahyadi | Decision (unanimous) | Bandung Fighting Club 1 | 29 September 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Bandung, Indonesia | |
| Win | 4–3 | Kim Ho-joon | KO (head kick) | PRO Fighting 8 | 4 August 2013 | 1 | 3:44 | Taipei, Taiwan | |
| Loss | 3–3 | Danaa Batgerel | Decision (unanimous) | Legend FC 11 | 27 April 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Win | 3–2 | Caleb Lally | Decision (unanimous) | Rage in the Cage | 13 October 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Tauranga, New Zealand | |
| Win | 2–2 | Sam Chan | Submission (guillotine choke) | Legend FC 10 | 24 August 2012 | 1 | 3:21 | Hong Kong, SAR, China | |
| Loss | 1–2 | Agustin Delarmino | KO (punches) | Legend FC 8 | 30 March 2012 | 3 | 0:29 | Hong Kong, SAR, China | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Chad George | KO (punch) | The Cage 2 | 2 December 2011 | 1 | 2:04 | Whakatāne, New Zealand | |
| Win | 1–0 | Ray Kaitiana | TKO (punches) | Supremacy Cage Fighting 7 | 27 November 2010 | 1 | N/A | Auckland, New Zealand | Bantamweight debut. |
· Mixed martial arts record › Mixed martial arts exhibition record
2 matches
2 matches
Exhibition record breakdown
2 matches
Exhibition record breakdown
1 win
Col 3
1 loss
By knockout
By knockout
Exhibition record breakdown
By knockout
Exhibition record breakdown
1
Col 3
0
By decision
By decision
Exhibition record breakdown
By decision
Exhibition record breakdown
0
Col 3
1
| Exhibition record breakdown | ||
| 2 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
· Mixed martial arts record › Mixed martial arts exhibition record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
1–1
Opponent
Alexandre Pantoja
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions
Date
2 November 2016
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
TUF 24 Quarter-final round
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Terrence Mitchell
Method
KO (punch)
Event
31 August 2016
Date
1
Round
0:30
Time
TUF 24 Round of 16
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 1–1 | Alexandre Pantoja | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions | 2 November 2016 | 2 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | TUF 24 Quarter-final round |
| Win | 1–0 | Terrence Mitchell | KO (punch) | 31 August 2016 | 1 | 0:30 | TUF 24 Round of 16 |
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- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2020/09/26/ufc-253-results-kai-kara-france-vs-brandon-royval/
- "UFC 253 bonuses: Israel Adesanya, Jan Blachowicz cash in with championship performances"https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/27/21458097/ufc-253-bonuses-israel-adesanya-jan-blachowicz-cash-in-with-championship-performances
- MMA DNAhttps://mmadna.nl/rogerio-bontorin-treft-kai-kara-france-tijdens-ufc-259/
- Kai Kara France to turn failure into success against Rogerio Bontorin for newborn sonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKCTOsnQ1Ug
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2021/03/06/ufc-259-results-rogerio-bontorin-vs-kai-kara-france/
- MMA Fightinghttps://www.mmafighting.com/2021/3/7/22317887/ufc-259-bonuses-kennedy-nzechukwu-and-carlos-ulberg-earn-fight-of-the-night-for-back-and-forth-scrap
- MMAFighting.comhttps://www.mmafighting.com/2021/8/2/22607038/cody-garbrandt-to-make-flyweight-debut-against-kai-kara-france-at-dec-11-ufc-event
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2021/12/11/ufc-269-kai-kara-france-vs-cody-garbrandt/
- "UFC 269 bonuses: Dana White feeling generous, 8 fighters get $50,000 checks"https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/12/12/22830255/ufc-269-bonuses-dana-white-feeling-generous-8-fighters-get-50000-checks
- MMA DNAhttps://mmadna.nl/onofficiele-title-eliminator-tussen-askar-askarov-en-kai-kara-france-tijdens-ufc-columbus/
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2022/03/26/ufc-columbus-askar-askarov-vs-kai-kara-france/
- "Report | Brandon Moreno Vs. Kai Kara-France 2 Booked For Interim Title Fight At UFC 277"https://www.lowkickmma.com/brandon-moreno-kai-kara-france-title-ufc-277/
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/30/ufc-277-brandon-moreno-vs-kai-kara-france/
- "UFC 277 bonuses: Brandon Moreno, Kai Kara-France among four $50,000 winners in Dallas"https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-277-dallas-bonuses-50000-brandon-moreno-kai-kara-france-drew-dober-alexandre-pantoja-knockout-submission
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-284-kai-kara-france-announces-injury-withdrawal-alex-perez-perth-gutted
- MMA Fightinghttps://www.mmafighting.com/2023/3/13/23638156/kai-kara-france-vs-amir-albazi-booked-for-ufc-event-on-june-3
- MMA Decisionshttp://mmadecisions.com/decision/14045/Amir-Albazi-vs-Kai-Kara-France
- MMAmania.comhttps://www.mmamania.com/2023/6/20/23766888/kai-kara-france-lands-ufc-australia-fight-against-manel-kape
- "Manel Kape gets new opponent for UFC 293, faces newcomer Felipe dos Santos"https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/8/21/23839721/kai-kara-france-drops-out-of-ufc-293-fight-against-manel-kape-after-suffering-concussion
- forbes.comhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2024/06/17/israel-adesanya-officially-announces-next-fight-at-ufc-305/
- "UFC 305: Kai Kara-France Floors Steve Erceg Inside of a Round"https://cagesidepress.com/2024/08/18/ufc-305-kai-kara-france-floors-steve-erceg-inside-of-a-round/
- "Bonuses! Kai Kara-France's stunning TKO finish leads $50K winners - UFC 305"https://www.mmamania.com/2024/8/18/24222404/official-post-fight-bonus-winners-ufc-305-results-espn-ppv-du-plessis-adesanya-perth-kara-france
- "Report: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France Set For UFC 314 In Miami On April 12"https://www.mmanews.com/news/ufc/alexandre-pantoja-vs-kara-france-ufc-314/
- "Alexandre Pantoja in talks to defend belt against former victim at UFC 316"https://superfight.net/noticias/306739/alexandre-pantoja-encarar-antiga-vitima-ufc-316/
- "Source: Alexandre Pantoja to Face Kai Kara-France on June 29 at UFC 317"https://www.telecomasia.net/news/mma/source-alexandre-pantoja-to-face-kai-kara-france-on-june-29-at-ufc-317/
- "Alexandre Pantoja Puts On Masterclass To Complete 4th Title Defense"https://cagesidepress.com/2025/06/29/alexandre-pantoja-puts-on-masterclass-to-complete-4th-title-defense/
- "Why Kai Kara-France has been removed from UFC's official rankings"https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/11/18/kai-kara-france-removed-ufc-flyweight-rankings/87345692007/
- "So proud of my fiancé @chardaeb Welcome to the world our son Cobi!"https://www.instagram.com/p/CLQJ-qWJmdr/
- UFC.comhttp://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=FLW
- Ultimate Fighting Championshiphttps://www.ufc.com/news/upsets-2022-ufc-com-awards
- "AFC7 Gustavo Falciroli Vs Kai Kara-France Full Fight Ko on table"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVOXLZojOgg
- Sherdoghttps://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kai-Kara-France-73692