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Confusion swept across the flyweight division as fans recently noticed a strange absence on the updated UFC rankings. Just days earlier, UFC 322 reshuffled the sport’s entire landscape.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 6

UFC 317: Interesting Post-Fight Facts Fans Should Know

Standing as arguably the best pay-per-view show of the year, so far, UFC 317 brought another entertaining International Fight Week to a rip-roaring conclusion.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 3

Why The UFC Needs Muhammad Mokaev Back Post UFC 317

Muhammad Mokaev hasn’t been on the UFC’s active roster in close to a year’s time At UFC 317 , Alexandre Pantoja dominated City Kickboxing’s Kai Kara-France, securing his fourth title defense.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 1

After falling short at UFC 317, what’s next for Kai Kara-France?

This past weekend in the co-main event of UFC 317, the flyweight title was on the line. Alexandre Pantoja (30-5) was looking to defend his title for the fourth time as he took on dangerous knockout artist Kai Kara-France (25-12).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 30

Kai Kara-France gives honest review of his performance against Alexandre Pantoja in first comments after UFC 317

Kai Kara-France says everything felt okay while battling Alexandre Pantoja on the ground at UFC 317 — until it didn’t. Before Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira to become a two-division kingpin at UFC 317, Pantoja got things done inside the distance himself to exit the cage with gold in his possession.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 29

Kai Kara-France’s longtime rival eviscerates his ‘low fight IQ’ after disappointing title fight loss at UFC 317

Manel Kape believes Kai Kara-France self-sabotaged at UFC 317 against Alexandre Pantoja. UFC flyweight contender Kai Kara-France‘s second attempt at becoming a titleholder fell well short of the mark against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 317.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 29

Pantoja Makes Kai Kara-France Tap; Is Joshua Van Next?

Alexandre Pantoja submitted Kai Kara-France at UFC 317 in the third round, as you can follow what happened with round-by-round updates. Pantoja puts his UFC Flyweight Title on the line for the fourth time.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 29

UFC 317 Results: Two Championships at Stake in Amazing Saturday Show

UFC 317 fight day is here! This evening, Dana White’s promotion holds its final card before recessing for the Independence Day holiday in the United States this coming Friday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 28

‘He’s dangerous’… Alexandre Pantoja could get knocked out by Kai Kara-France at UFC 317, according to UFC star

Alexandre Pantoja could be in for a rude awakening against Kai Kara-France, according to an MMA icon. The Brazilian is scheduled to make the next defence of his flyweight title later tonight at UFC 317 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 27

UFC 317 Weigh-Ins: Undercard Middleweight Abruptly Dismissed From Organization

UFC 317 is almost here! Tomorrow evening, the UFC’s 2025 International Fight Week is capped with one of this year’s most-anticipated events in MMA. As is customary, the International Fight Week finale emanates from T-Mobile Arena in Enterprise, NV.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 27

UFC 317 Preview and Prediction: Brandon Royval – Joshua Van

Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC 317, we are going to see an extremely exciting fight in the flyweight division. Former title challenger Brandon Royval (17-7) will be taking one the most exciting prospect in the flyweight division in Joshua Van (14-2).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 27

UFC 317 Features Excitement in Main Card Saturday Night in Las Vegas

UFC 317 fight week continues. Saturday night, before the promotion goes dark for the Fourth of July weekend next week, the promotion heads back home to Las Vegas for the final event of the first half of 2025.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 19

Who is Kai Kara-France? “Don’t Blink” on the Kiwi fighter impressing in the UFC Flyweight division

Kai Kara-France has come all the way from New Zealand to become a top contender in the UFC Flyweight division. He is the next challenger for the UFC Flyweight title and could become the new face of the division with a victory at UFC 317.

‘Mike Tyson of Flyweight’: Kai Kara-France Receives Best Accolades of His Career From UFC Champion He Will Fight Next

Set for his return to a championship setting, the often-overlooked Kai Kara-France has received quite a sizeable compliment. That too from his upcoming foe, Alexandre Pantoja.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

What’s Next For Merab Dvalishvili?

Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 in their rematch, as we look at what is next. Dvalishvili secured his second win over O’Malley via a third-round submission win.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 3

UFC 317 preview, start time, full fight card as Ilia Topuria battles Charles Oliveira

Ilia Topuria makes the step up to Lightweight as he takes on Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC world title at UFC 317. The bout comes just months after Ilia Topuria vacated the UFC Featherweight championship after a dominant run in the division.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 24

Thrilling Flyweight Contenders Square Off This August

Flyweight division standouts Amir Albazi and Tatsuro Taira are slated to clash in a possible title eliminator this August at UFC Fight Night 257. In the competitive landscape of the 125-lb weight class, Albazi (17-2) and Taira (16-1) are amongst some of the cream of the crop.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 14

Alexandre Pantoja faces Kai Kara-France in UFC 317 co-main event

UFC 317 will feature two world title bouts on June 28 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas during the UFC's annual International Fight Week. A lightweight title

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 19

Muhammad Mokaev Fact-Checks Kai Kara-France Calling UFC Exile ‘Boring'

Top flyweights Muhammad Mokaev and Kai-Kara France are going at it from promotions apart. ‘Dana Doesn’t Even Like Him’ - Top UFC Flyweight Responds to

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 20, 2024

After huge knockout win at UFC 305, what’s next for Kai Kara-France?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 305, we saw a potential title eliminator in the flyweight division. Former title challenger Steve Erceg (12-3) took on fellow top contender and former interim title challenger Kai Kara-France (25-11, 1 NC).

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 20, 2024

Dan Hooker plans ‘biggest troll’ heist to pull away Conor McGregor from Michael Chandler

Dan Hooker recently secured a spectacular win at UFC 305. In the octagon interview, ‘The Hangman’ pulled off a shocker by calling out UFC superstar Conor McGregor.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 18, 2024

UFC 305: Kai Kara-France Delivers Stunning First-Round Finish in Co-Main Event

The co-main event of UFC 305 saw Steve Erceg welcome Kai Kara-France back to the Octagon in a battle between top flyweight contenders. UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / August 13, 2024

UFC 305: Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg Fight Preview

UFC 305 will take place on August 17 in Perth, Australia. The co-main event will feature a bout between regional heroes. After 343 days, New Zealand boxer Kai Kara-France returns to the octagon, recovering from a concussion that nixed his September fight against Manel Kape.