US EditionKiwi Kai Kara-France Beaten in UFC Title Fight
- Alexandre Pantoja defended his UFC flyweight title by submitting Kai Kara-France via rear-naked choke at UFC 317 on June 28, 2025, in Las Vegas.
- The fight was a rematch nearly a decade after Pantoja eliminated Kara-France on The Ultimate Fighter in 2016, with Kara-France now fighting to defend his family and stay at flyweight.
- Pantoja dominated the bout from start to finish using elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu and superior striking to secure his fourth successful title defense within an eight-fight winning streak.
- Pantoja said, "I love to make this show for everybody" and felt amazing after the win while naming Joshua Van as the next deserving title challenger.
- Pantoja's victory extended his reign over the flyweight division and reinforced his status as a top champion, while Kara-France acknowledged he felt drained and did not showcase his skill.
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Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja once again showed why he is the king of the division when he knocked out Kai Kara-France in their rematch at UFC 317. It was a dominant performance from Alexandre Pantoja as he defended his belt against Kai Kara-France at UFC 317 in Las Vegas. The fight was a rematch from their days on The Ultimate Fighter, but this time the UFC title was on the line – and Pantoja made it clear early on that he was not going …
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