Kai Kara-France scored a highlight-reel knockout in his return to the Octagon at UFC 305 against one-time title challenger Steve Erceg.
Things were relatively quiet in the opening round with Erceg in pursuit and Kara-France circling away. It went like that for the first three-and-a-half minutes. Then suddenly, Kara-France offered up a one-two combination before stepping in and delivering a booming overhand left that put Erceg flat on his back.
Kara-France swarmed his opponent, looking to finish things on the mat, but Erceg scrambled back to his feet and retreated to the cage wall. There, Kara-France landed a big right hand that once again dropped Erceg.
A few ground-and-pound shots later, the referee was left with no choice, but to step in and call for the stoppage with less than a minute to go in the round.
Official Result: Kai Kara-France def. Steve Erceg via TKO (strikes) at 4:04 of Round 1.
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KAI KARA-FRANCE KNOCKS OUT STEVE ERCEG IN THE FIRST ROUND
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KAI KARA FRANCE WITH THE UNDERDOG KO AT UFC 305
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