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Looking to bounce back in Australia
Kara-France is being targeted for a flyweight fight against Manel Kape at UFC 293 in Sydney on Sept. 9, Mike Heck of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kara-France is currently in the midst of his first two-fight losing streak since breaking in with the UFC in 2018, though there's no question his recent loss to Amir Albazi had some questionable judging. Kape, on the other hand, is riding a three-fight winning streak and looking to break into the title picture by getting a big name on his resume. The two have eerily similar numbers in both striking volume and offensive wrestling, though the defensive marks lean to the side of KKF. The two are essentially the same age, as well as within an inch of each other in both height and reach measurements.
Kara-France is currently in the midst of his first two-fight losing streak since breaking in with the UFC in 2018, though there's no question his recent loss to Amir Albazi had some questionable judging. Kape, on the other hand, is riding a three-fight winning streak and looking to break into the title picture by getting a big name on his resume. The two have eerily similar numbers in both striking volume and offensive wrestling, though the defensive marks lean to the side of KKF. The two are essentially the same age, as well as within an inch of each other in both height and reach measurements.
Gets no help from judges in loss
Kara-France lost to Amir Albazi via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 47-48) at UFC on ESPN 46 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Kara-France and his team are going to be furious following this one, and they have a legitimate gripe. The most lopsided frame was the third, and that was clearly in favor of Albazi, but there's a case to be made KKF won the other four rounds. He was the much fresher fighter in the championship rounds, consistently applying pressure to Albazi and stringing together combinations, while Amir was almost always one-and-done. The Vegas oddsmakers clearly thought KKF was on his way to the win, as with just a couple minutes remaining, he was upwards of a -400 favorite. Unfortunately, this is the risk you run when you let a fight go to the scorecards. The UFC's flyweight division lacks depth, particularly up top, but a two-fight losing streak means Kara-France has a long road to climb in order to get back in the title picture. It's a really bad break for a solid fighter.
Kara-France and his team are going to be furious following this one, and they have a legitimate gripe. The most lopsided frame was the third, and that was clearly in favor of Albazi, but there's a case to be made KKF won the other four rounds. He was the much fresher fighter in the championship rounds, consistently applying pressure to Albazi and stringing together combinations, while Amir was almost always one-and-done. The Vegas oddsmakers clearly thought KKF was on his way to the win, as with just a couple minutes remaining, he was upwards of a -400 favorite. Unfortunately, this is the risk you run when you let a fight go to the scorecards. The UFC's flyweight division lacks depth, particularly up top, but a two-fight losing streak means Kara-France has a long road to climb in order to get back in the title picture. It's a really bad break for a solid fighter.
Added to June 3 card
Kara-France (undisclosed) will take on Amir Albazi at the UFC event on June 3, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kara-France was supposed to fight back on Feb. 11 against Alex Perez, but was forced to withdraw due to injury. He will be back in the Octagon in June and seek his eighth victory with the UFC.
Kara-France was supposed to fight back on Feb. 11 against Alex Perez, but was forced to withdraw due to injury. He will be back in the Octagon in June and seek his eighth victory with the UFC.
Won't fight at UFC 284
Kara-France is injured and will not fight Alex Perez at UFC 284 on Feb. 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Kara-France's injury would have affected his training for the upcoming bout in a couple month's time. It's unclear when he will be ready to come back to the Octagon. Kara-France fell just short of being able to capture the UFC Flyweight Championship back in late July against Brandon Moreno.
Kara-France's injury would have affected his training for the upcoming bout in a couple month's time. It's unclear when he will be ready to come back to the Octagon. Kara-France fell just short of being able to capture the UFC Flyweight Championship back in late July against Brandon Moreno.
Booked for UFC 284
Kara-France will fight Alex Perez at UFC 284 on Feb. 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Kara-France will be looking to bounce back from a loss he suffered to Brandon Moreno at UFC 277 in July. Kara-France has a 7-3 UFC record through his first ten fights, and he receives an opponent in Perez who has lost each of his last two fights over a two-year span.
Kara-France will be looking to bounce back from a loss he suffered to Brandon Moreno at UFC 277 in July. Kara-France has a 7-3 UFC record through his first ten fights, and he receives an opponent in Perez who has lost each of his last two fights over a two-year span.