• Fight Date: Sat, Aug 17, 2024

On Saturday, August 17 at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia Kai «Don't Blink» Kara France will meet Steve «Astro Boy» Erceg in a 3-round flyweight bout.

Kai Kara France vs. Steve Erceg

The fight is promoted by UFC.

Kai «Don't Blink» Kara France
Kai Kara France
Don't Blink
Steve «Astro Boy» Erceg
Steve Erceg
Astro Boy
Country New ZealandNew Zealand
New Zealand
AustraliaAustralia
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Age 31 years 29 years
Pro 13 years 8 years
Height 5′ 4″ (163 cm) 5′ 8″ (173 cm)
Reach 66½″ (168 cm) 68½″ (173 cm)
Division flyweight
(125 lbs / 56,7 kg)
flyweight
(125 lbs / 56,7 kg)
Stance
Orthodox

orthodox
Orthodox

orthodox
Titles - -
Record 24 - 11 - 0
(11 KOs)
12 - 2 - 0
(2 KOs)
KOs 45% 16%
Inactive 441 days 105 days
Advant.
More years pro
More professional fights
Experienced grappler
Long arms
Younger
No KO losses
Less inactive days
Favorite
Kai Kara France won by technical knockout (TKO) (video).

Date and Time

The fight night will begin on Saturday, August 17 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.

Arena

The fight will be held at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.

On which TV channel or streaming service can I watch the live broadcast of the fight Kai Kara France versus Steve Erceg?

  • To Be Announced

Kara France vs. Erceg Full Fight Highlights

Kara France vs. Erceg Fight Promo

Who fights on Saturday, August 17?
Fight card subject to change.

Division Fighter #1 Fighter #2 Notes
middleweight (185 lbs)Dricus Du Plessis
(21 - 2 - 0)
Israel Adesanya
(24 - 3 - 0)
UFC
flyweight (125 lbs)Kai Kara-France
(24 - 11 - 0)
Steve Erceg
(12 - 2 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Mateusz Gamrot
(24 - 2 - 0)
Dan Hooker
(23 - 12 - 0)
heavyweight (265 lbs)Tai Tuivasa
(14 - 7 - 0)
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
(14 - 5 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Jingliang Li
(19 - 8 - 0)
Carlos Prates
(19 - 6 - 0)
heavyweight (265 lbs)Junior Tafa
(5 - 2 - 0)
Valter Walker
(11 - 1 - 0)
featherweight (145 lbs)Joshua Culibao
(11 - 3 - 1)
Ricardo Ramos
(16 - 6 - 0)
flyweight (125 lbs)Casey O'Neill
(9 - 2 - 0)
Luana Santos
(8 - 1 - 0)
featherweight (145 lbs)Jack Jenkins
(12 - 3 - 0)
Herbert Burns
(11 - 5 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Tom Nolan
(7 - 1 - 0)
Alex Reyes
(13 - 4 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Kenan Song
(21 - 8 - 0)
Ricky Glenn
(22 - 8 - 2)
flyweight (125 lbs)Stewart Nicoll
(8 - 0 - 0)
Jesus Santos Aguilar
(10 - 2 - 0)
Kai «Don't Blink» Kara France

Kai «Don't Blink» Kara France

Kai Kara France is a New Zealand MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Kara France has been performing for 13 years.

Last fight

The last fight of Kai Kara France took place on June 3, 2023 against Amir AlbaziAmir Albazi.
Kara France lost by split-decision (SD).

Kai Kara France vs. Amir Albazi 

Kai Kara France's last fight

MMA record

  • Total fightsTotal fights: 36
  • WinsWins: 24
  • Wins by KOWins by KO: 11
  • Wins by submWins by subm: 3
  • Wins by decWins by dec: 10
  • LossesLosses: 11
  • Losses by KOLosses by KO: 3
  • Losses by submLosses by subm: 3
  • Losses by decLosses by dec: 5
  • DrawsDraws: 0
  • No contestsNo contests: 1

MMA career

How many fights did Kai Kara France have?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-08-17 Steve Erceg Win
TKO (Punches)
2023-06-03 Amir Albazi Loss
Decision (Split)
2022-07-30 Brandon Moreno Loss
TKO (Body Kick and Punches)
2022-03-26 Askar Askarov Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2021-12-11 Cody Garbrandt Win
TKO (Punches)
2021-03-06 Rogerio Bontorin Win
KO (Punches)
2020-09-26 Brandon Royval Loss
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2020-02-23 Tyson Nam Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-12-14 Brandon Moreno Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-08-31 Mark De La Rosa Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-02-09 Raulian Paiva Win
Decision (Split)
2018-12-01 Elias Garcia Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-03-04 Xiaoyu Shi Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2017-11-11 Chuhayifu Huyixibai Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-05-20 Qileng Aori Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-04-22 Ze Wu Win
TKO (Punches)
2017-03-31 Rodolfo Marques Win
KO (Punch)
2016-12-29 Tatsumitsu Wada Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-03-18 Crisanto Pitpitunge Win
TKO (Cartwheel Kick and Punches)
2015-12-04 Josh Duenas Win
TKO (Punches)
2015-09-27 Shantaram Maharaj Win
TKO (Punches)
2015-06-01 Dindo Camansa Win
KO (Punches)
2015-05-09 Ik Hwan Jang Win
TKO (Punches)
2015-01-18 Jumayi Ayideng Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2014-10-25 Mark Striegl Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2014-05-17 Gustavo Falciroli Loss
Submission (Brabo Choke)
2014-01-25 Tieyin Wu Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-12-14 Gustavo Falciroli No contest
No Contest
2013-10-23 Tieyin Wu Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2013-09-29 Yudi Cahyadi Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-08-04 Ho Joon Kim Win
KO (Head Kick)
2013-04-27 Batgerel Danaa Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-10-13 Caleb Lally Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-08-24 Sam Chan Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2012-03-30 Agustin Delarmino Loss
KO (Punches)
2011-12-02 Chad George Loss
KO (Punch)
2010-11-27 Ray Kaitiana Win
TKO (Punches)

All Kai Kara France's losses

Who all beat Kai Kara France?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2023-06-03 Amir Albazi Loss
Decision (Split)
2022-07-30 Brandon Moreno Loss
TKO (Body Kick and Punches)
2020-09-26 Brandon Royval Loss
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2019-12-14 Brandon Moreno Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-12-29 Tatsumitsu Wada Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-01-18 Jumayi Ayideng Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2014-10-25 Mark Striegl Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2014-05-17 Gustavo Falciroli Loss
Submission (Brabo Choke)
2013-04-27 Batgerel Danaa Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-03-30 Agustin Delarmino Loss
KO (Punches)
2011-12-02 Chad George Loss
KO (Punch)

Kai «Don't Blink» Kara France Highlights

Steve «Astro Boy» Erceg

Steve «Astro Boy» Erceg

Steve Erceg is an Australian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Erceg has been performing for 8 years.

Last fight

The last fight of Steve Erceg took place on May 4, 2024 against Alexandre PantojaAlexandre Pantoja (27 - 5 - 0).
Erceg lost by unanimous decision (UD).

Steve Erceg vs. Alexandre Pantoja 

Steve Erceg's last fight

MMA record

  • Total fightsTotal fights: 14
  • WinsWins: 12
  • Wins by KOWins by KO: 2
  • Wins by submWins by subm: 6
  • Wins by decWins by dec: 4
  • LossesLosses: 2
  • Losses by KOLosses by KO: 0
  • Losses by submLosses by subm: 0
  • Losses by decLosses by dec: 2
  • DrawsDraws: 0

MMA career

How many fights did Steve Erceg have?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-08-17 Kai Kara-France Loss
TKO (Punches)
2024-05-04 Alexandre Pantoja Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-03-02 Matt Schnell Win
KO (Punch)
2023-11-11 Alessandro Costa Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-06-10 David Dvorak Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-02-11 Soichiro Hirai Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2021-10-30 Paul Loga Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2021-06-05 Cody Haddon Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-03-07 Shannon Ross Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2019-09-07 Paul Loga Win
KO (Punch)
2019-05-25 Tim Moore Win
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2019-03-02 Mark Familiari Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2018-07-21 Seung Guk Choi Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-09-01 Sean Gauci Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-02-12 Ryan Robertson Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)

All Steve Erceg's losses

Who all beat Steve Erceg?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-08-17 Kai Kara-France Loss
TKO (Punches)
2024-05-04 Alexandre Pantoja Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-09-01 Sean Gauci Loss
Decision (Unanimous)

Steve «Astro Boy» Erceg Highlights

Latest Odds

  • Favorite
    Erceg to win: 1/2
  • Underdog
    Kara France to win: 2/1

Prediction

Joshua Cook
Who will win: Kara France or Erceg?

Kai Kara France, "Don't Blink", recently lost to Amir Albazi by split decision. Known for his fast-paced fighting style and knockout power, Kara France is always a threat in the flyweight division.

Steve Erceg, "Astro Boy", lost to Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision in his last fight. Erceg is skilled on the ground and has a solid submission game, making him a tough competitor.

Prediction: Steve Erceg will win by submission.

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