Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara France 2: How to Watch, Start Time

  • By Joshua CookJoshua CookX (Twitter) Sep 24, 2023, 10:13 AM
  • Last updated | Oct 24, 2023, 10:13 AM

On Saturday, July 30, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, USA, Brandon «The Assassin Baby» Moreno will go head-to-head with Kai «Don't Blink» Kara France in an 5-round flyweight showdown for interim UFC title. Find out how to watch the fight live.

Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara France

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Brandon «The Assassin Baby» Moreno
Brandon Moreno 		Kai «Don't Blink» Kara France
Kai Kara France
MexicoMexico New ZealandNew Zealand
19 - 6 - 2
(3 KOs)		 24 - 9 - 0
(11 KOs)
flyweight
(125 lbs / 56,7 kg)		 flyweight
(125 lbs / 56,7 kg)
Age:
28 years 29 years
Age
11 years 11 years
Pro
189 days 126 days
Inactive
Wins:
70% 73%
Win Rate
16% 46%
KO Win Rate
58% 13%
Sub Win Rate
Losses:
22% 27%
Loss Rate
0% 22%
KO Loss Rate
0% 33%
Sub Loss Rate
Anthropometry:
5′ 7″ (170 cm) 5′ 4″ (163 cm)
Height
70″ (178 cm) 66½″ (168 cm)
Reach
orthodox orthodox
Stance
Former World champion
Won first World title by defeating the World champion
Experienced grappler
Long arms
Younger
No KO losses
More professional fights
Less inactive days

Result

Who has won?
Brandon Moreno won by technical knockout (TKO) (video).

Date, Time and Arena

Arena

The fight will be held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, USA.

Date and Time

What time do the first fights of UFC 277 start?

  • USAUSA

    The fight night will start on Saturday, July 30 at 6:00 PM New York time.

  • CanadaCanada

    The fight night will start on Saturday, July 30 at 6:00 PM Ottawa time.

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

    The fight night will start on Saturday, July 30 at 11:00 PM London time.

  • IrelandIreland

    The fight night will start on Saturday, July 30 at 11:00 PM Dublin time.

  • AustraliaAustralia

    The fight night will start on Sunday, July 31 at 8:00 AM Canberra time.

  • New ZealandNew Zealand

    The fight night will start on Sunday, July 31 at 10:00 AM Wellington time.

Live Broadcast

Watch Live: How to Stream Moreno vs Kara France Fight.

  • To Be Announced

Video

Full Fight/Highlights

Fight Promo

UFC 277 Fight Card

Check out who’s stepping into the ring or cage on Saturday, July 30.
Fight card subject to change.

Division Fighter #1 Fighter #2 Notes
bantamweight (135 lbs)Julianna Peña
(11 - 4 - 0)		Amanda Nunes
(21 - 5 - 0)		UFC Women
flyweight (125 lbs)Brandon Moreno
(19 - 6 - 2)		Kai Kara-France
(24 - 9 - 0)		UFC Interim
heavyweight (265 lbs)Derrick Lewis
(26 - 9 - 0)		Sergei Pavlovich
(15 - 1 - 0)
flyweight (125 lbs)Alexandre Pantoja
(24 - 5 - 0)		Alex Perez
(24 - 6 - 0)
light heavyweight (205 lbs)Magomed Ankalaev
(17 - 1 - 0)		Anthony Smith
(36 - 16 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Alex Morono
(21 - 7 - 0)		Matt Semelsberger
(10 - 3 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Drew Dober
(24 - 11 - 0)		Rafael Alves
(20 - 10 - 0)
heavyweight (265 lbs)Don'Tale Mayes
(9 - 4 - 0)		Hamdy Abdelwahab
(3 - 0 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Drakkar Klose
(12 - 2 - 1)		Rafa García
(14 - 2 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Michael Morales
(13 - 0 - 0)		Adam Fugitt
(8 - 2 - 0)
bantamweight (135 lbs)Ji Yeon Kim
(9 - 5 - 2)		Joselyne Edwards
(11 - 4 - 0)
light heavyweight (205 lbs)Nick Negumereanu
(12 - 1 - 0)		Ihor Potieria
(20 - 2 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Orion Cosce
(7 - 1 - 0)		Blood Diamond
(3 - 1 - 0)

Brandon Moreno

Brandon «The Assassin Baby» Moreno

Brandon «The Assassin Baby» Moreno

Brandon Moreno is a Mexican MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Moreno has been performing for 11 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Brandon Moreno took place on January 22, 2022 against Deiveson FigueiredoDeiveson Figueiredo.
Moreno lost by unanimous decision (UD).

Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueiredo 

Brandon Moreno's last fight

First World Title

On June 12, 2021 Brandon Moreno became the UFC flyweight champion.
Moreno defeated World champion Deiveson Figueiredo.

And the New...

UFC World champion Brandon Moreno

UFC World champion Brandon Moreno

MMA Career

How many fights did Brandon Moreno have?

Show table
Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-11-02 Amir Albazi Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-02-24 Brandon Royval Loss
Decision (Split)
2023-07-08 Alexandre Pantoja Loss
Decision (Split)
2023-01-21 Deiveson Figueiredo Win
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2022-07-30 Kai Kara-France Win
TKO (Body Kick and Punches)
2022-01-22 Deiveson Figueiredo Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2021-06-12 Deiveson Figueiredo Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2020-12-12 Deiveson Figueiredo Draw
Draw (Majority)
2020-11-21 Brandon Royval Win
TKO (Punches)
2020-03-14 Jussier Formiga Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-12-14 Kai Kara-France Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-09-21 Askar Askarov Draw
Draw (Split)
2019-06-07 Maikel Perez Win
TKO (Punches)
2018-05-19 Alexandre Pantoja Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-08-05 Sergio Pettis Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-04-22 Dustin Ortiz Win
Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2016-12-03 Ryan Benoit Win
Decision (Split)
2016-10-01 Louis Smolka Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2016-04-16 Isaac Camarillo Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2015-07-25 Tyler Bialecki Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2015-02-07 Matt Betzold Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2014-09-20 C.J. Soliven Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2014-06-28 Alex Contreras Win
Submission (Triangle Choke)
2013-07-26 Paul Amaro Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2013-03-23 Jason Carbajal Win
TKO (Punches)
2012-09-22 Jesse Cruz Win
Decision (Split)
2012-07-28 Brenson Hansen Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-05-19 Jonathan Carter Win
Submission (Armbar)
2012-03-03 Ron Scolesdang Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-01-29 Luis Garcia Win
Submission (Armbar)
2011-06-25 Marco Beristain Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2011-04-30 Atiq Jihad Win
Submission (Triangle Choke)

All Brandon Moreno's Losses

Who all beat Brandon Moreno?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-02-24 Brandon Royval Loss
Decision (Split)
2023-07-08 Alexandre Pantoja Loss
Decision (Split)
2022-01-22 Deiveson Figueiredo Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-05-19 Alexandre Pantoja Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-08-05 Sergio Pettis Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-07-28 Brenson Hansen Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-03-03 Ron Scolesdang Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2011-06-25 Marco Beristain Loss
Decision (Unanimous)

Brandon «The Assassin Baby» Moreno Highlights

Kai Kara France

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 11 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Kai Kara France took place on March 26, 2022 against Askar AskarovAskar Askarov.
Kara France won by unanimous decision (UD).

Kai Kara France vs. Askar Askarov 

Kai Kara France's last fight

MMA Career

How many fights did Kai Kara France have?

Show table
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?

Show table
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

Who Will Win?

Joshua Cook
Who will win: Moreno or Kara France?

Moreno and Kara France are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.

Nevertheless, I think that Brandon Moreno will win by submission.

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