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Joaquin Buckley can no longer be denied. Once a hot-and-cold middleweight, he is now 6-0 as a welterweight, with wins over a number of established contenders.…
Joaquin Buckley can no longer be denied. Once a hot-and-cold middleweight, he is now 6-0 as a welterweight, with wins over a number of established contenders.…
Kai Kara-France recently condemned the UFC’s decision to grant a title shot to Kai Asakura in his promotional debut. It’s a rare occurrence for a fighter to step into the Octagon for their first fight in a title bout, yet that’s precisely the path Asakura will take as he is set to challenge reigning flyweight […]
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Kai Kara-France recently condemned the UFC’s decision to grant a title shot to Kai Asakura in his promotional debut.
It’s a rare occurrence for a fighter to step into the Octagon for their first fight in a title bout, yet that’s precisely the path Asakura will take as he is set to challenge reigning flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in the co-main event of UFC 310. This exciting matchup is set to take place on December 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
However, Kara-France, who was campaigning for a title shot himself after his first-round knockout victory over Steve Erceg at UFC 305, voiced his disapproval of Asakura receiving an immediate opportunity to fight for the belt.
During a recent interview with Sky Sport NZ, “Don’t Blink” stated that the 31-year-old Japanese fighter did not deserve a shot at UFC gold. He expressed that it feels unjust for dedicated fighters in the 125-pound category, who have put in the hard work to rise through the ranks, to be overlooked for a title shot.
“They’ve got the wrong Kai,” Kara-France said. “After my fight, I was calling for the title shot, and I was thinking, ‘Sweet, I’ve got it,’ and then I heard they’re bringing in a guy from Japan, and his name’s Kai. Bro, he hasn’t even fought yet. I don’t think he deserves it. You’ve got to at least show your worth or do something for guys who have been grinding for years in the UFC division, fighting the best guys.
We’ve proven that we belong here, so I don’t know. That’s just how I feel about it. It’s weird that you can come in off no fights in the UFC and get a title shot. Hey, but if it’s going to bring in more attention to the flyweight division, you know, a bit of controversy, if this guy deserves it, yeah, he can go out there and prove it.”
Kara-France challenged for the interim flyweight title against former champion Brandon Moreno at UFC 277 in July 2022 but fell short, suffering a third-round TKO. The 31-year-old Kiwi has been a fixture in the UFC since 2018, compiling a respectable 8-4 record.
After signing an exclusive deal with the UFC, Asakura vacated his two-time RIZIN bantamweight championship, where he was a standout for nearly six years. He compiled an impressive record of 13-3 in the promotion, securing victories over notable opponents like Kyoji Horiguchi, Juan Archuleta, and Manel Kape.
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UFC 305 went down on Saturday night in Perth, Australia, and turned out to be a career-changing night for many of the fighters on the bill. The main event…
UFC 305 went down on Saturday night in Perth, Australia, and turned out to be a career-changing night for many of the fighters on the bill. The main event…
Kai Kara-France is back in the win column by knocking out Steve Erceg in the first round at UFC 305. The fight started slow with both fighters making reads. However, an overhand left from the New Zealander in the final minute dropped Erceg, eventually ending the fight. Kara-France was on a two-fight losing streak heading […]
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Kai Kara-France is back in the win column by knocking out Steve Erceg in the first round at UFC 305. The fight started slow with both fighters making reads. However, an overhand left from the New Zealander in the final minute dropped Erceg, eventually ending the fight.
Kara-France was on a two-fight losing streak heading into his UFC 305 co-main event bout. Although his split-decision loss to Amir Albazi was criticized by many, he needed a win to re-enter the title picture.
With his UFC 305 win, Kara-France has reminded fans of his threatening style and ability to finish the fight spontaneously. On the flip side, many of Erceg’s supporters have admitted to expecting a better striking display from “Astroboy”.
Kai in the first round I was not expecting that #UFC305
— Rania
(@rania_elhilali) August 18, 2024
Sheeesh. KKF! #UFC305
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 18, 2024
Congratulations @kaikarafrance
Im free
— The Prince (@AmirAlbazi) August 18, 2024
After bagging his thirteenth first-round finish, “Don’t Blink” asked for a title fight in his post-fight interview. Fans admire his explosive fighting style, and a win over Erceg could be enough for the UFC to hand him a title shot.
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Kai Kara-France needed just one round to defeat Steve Erceg. Kara-France beat Erceg in the first round at UFC 305 via knockout on Saturday night in a matter…
Kai Kara-France needed just one round to defeat Steve Erceg. Kara-France beat Erceg in the first round at UFC 305 via knockout on Saturday night in a matter…
Kai Kara-France scored a highlight-reel knockout in his return to the Octagon at UFC 305 against one-time title challenger…
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.
KAI KARA-FRANCE KNOCKS OUT STEVE ERCEG IN THE FIRST ROUND
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 18, 2024
KAI KARA FRANCE WITH THE UNDERDOG KO AT UFC 305
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