Brandon Moreno vs Kai Kara-France

Brandon Moreno is 24-10-2; Kai Kara-France is 25-12-0. Kai Kara-France is 1 year older than Brandon Moreno. Brandon Moreno has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over Kai Kara-France. Brandon Moreno is 3" · 8 cm taller than Kai Kara-France. They have met 2 times: Brandon Moreno 2, Kai Kara-France 0.

Brandon Moreno

“The Assassin Baby” · 24-10-2

FlyweightMet 2 times

Kai Kara-France

“Don't Blink” · 25-12-0

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Style & credentials

Brandon Moreno

BJJKickboxing

2021Black belt · BJJRaul Arvizu
2019LFA Flyweight ChampionshipLegacy Fighting Alliance
2014WFF Flyweight ChampionshipWorld Fighting Federation

Camp · Fortis MMA · Dallas, US

Kai Kara-France

—Flyweight ChampionBragging Rights

Camp · City Kickboxing

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

73%

Head

64%

17%

Body

15%

10%

Leg

21%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Brandon Morenolast 9 fights

76%13%11%

Kai Kara-Francelast 4 fights

69%14%17%

DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Brandon Moreno Kai Kara-France

Strikes landed / min

3.864.46

PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite

Brandon Moreno · Good · better than 65% of UFC fightersKai Kara-France · Good · better than 79% of UFC fighters

Strikes taken / minfewer is better

3.693.24

PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite

Brandon Moreno · Average · better than 41% of UFC fightersKai Kara-France · Average · better than 56% of UFC fighters

Takedowns landed / 15 min

1.390.56

PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite

Brandon Moreno · Average · better than 56% of UFC fightersKai Kara-France · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fighters

Takedown accuracy

41%30%

PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite

Brandon Moreno · Average · better than 57% of UFC fightersKai Kara-France · Below avg · better than 29% of UFC fighters

Takedown defence

67%84%

PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite

Brandon Moreno · Average · better than 55% of UFC fightersKai Kara-France · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters

Submission attempts / 15 min

0.400.00

PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite

Brandon Moreno · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersKai Kara-France · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1497 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.86

Strikes landed / min

4.46

3.69

Strikes taken / minfewer is better

3.24

1.39 / 3.4

Takedowns landed / 15 min

0.56 / 1.9

41%

Takedown accuracy

30%

67%

Takedown defence

84%

3:04

Control time / fight

1:04

0.40

Submission attempts / 15 min

0.00

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Brandon Moreno21 UFC fights · 1375 landed

Head

Body

Leg

Distance

64%878/2419

15%207/287

9%123/149

Clinch

3%47/91

1%10/19

1%19/20

Ground

6%79/128

1%12/13

0%0/0

Kai Kara-France13 UFC fights · 712 landed

Head

Body

Leg

Distance

50%357/1246

14%102/168

21%153/188

Clinch

2%16/25

0%0/0

Ground

12%82/140

0%2/2

0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

When it ends

Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended

Brandon Moreno17 of 36 ended early · 47%19 went the distance

R1R2R3R4R5

Kai Kara-France22 of 37 ended early · 59%15 went the distance

R1R2R3R4R5

5 early stoppages have no logged time

finished the opponent got finished· placed at the minute the fight ended

Recent form · last 5

Brandon Moreno3-2

W
Joseph Morales
Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado· Sep 12, 2026
Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
L
Lone'er Kavanagh
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh· Feb 28, 2026
Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Flyweight
L
Tatsuro Taira
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2· Dec 6, 2025
TKO · R2 · 2:24 · Flyweight
W
Steve Erceg
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Erceg· Mar 29, 2025
Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Amir Albazi
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Albazi· Nov 2, 2024
Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Flyweight

Full record · 36 fights

L
Brandon Royval
UFC Mexico City· Feb 24, 2024
Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Flyweight
L
Alexandre Pantoja
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez· Jul 8, 2023
Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill· Jan 22, 2023
TKO · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Kai Kara-France
UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022
TKO · R3 · 4:34 · Interim Flyweight
L
Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane· Jan 22, 2022
Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC 263: Adesanya vs Vettori 2· Jun 12, 2021
Submission · R3 · 2:26 · Flyweight
D
Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno· Dec 12, 2020
DRAW · R5 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Brandon Royval
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs Perez· Nov 21, 2020
TKO · R1 · 4:59 · Flyweight
W
Jussier Formiga
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs Oliveira· Mar 14, 2020
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Kai Kara-France
UFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
D
Askar Askarov
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Stephens· Sep 21, 2019
DRAW · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Maikel Pérez
LFA 69: Pérez vs. Moreno· Jun 7, 2019
TKO · R4 · 1:54 · Flyweight
L
Alexandre Pantoja
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Usman· May 19, 2018
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
L
Sergio Pettis
UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs Moreno· Aug 5, 2017
Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Dustin Ortiz
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Lobov· Apr 22, 2017
Submission · R2 · 4:06 · Flyweight
W
Ryan Benoit
UFC Fight Night: A Tournament of Champions· Dec 3, 2016
Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Louis Smolka
UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs Dodson· Oct 1, 2016
Submission · R1 · 2:23 · Flyweight
W
Isaac Camarillo
WFF 27: Casino Del Sol Fights· Apr 16, 2016
Submission · R1 · 1:53 · Flyweight
W
Tyler Bialecki
WFF 22· Jul 25, 2015
Submission · R1 · 3:09 · Flyweight
W
Matt Betzold
WFF 18: Wild Horse Pass Casino Fights· Feb 7, 2015
Unanimous Decision · Flyweight
W
CJ Soliven
WFF 16: Wild Horse Pass Casino Fights· Sep 20, 2014
Submission · R1 · 0:58 · Flyweight
W
Alex Contreras
WFF 14: Wild Horse Pass Casino Fights· Jun 28, 2014
Submission · R3 · 1:04 · Bantamweight
W
Paul Amaro
Pandemonium 9· Jul 26, 2013
Submission · R2 · 3:01
W
Jason Carbajal
Pandemonium 8· Mar 23, 2013
TKO · R3 · 1:52
W
Jesse Cruz
XFS: Anarchy· Sep 22, 2012
Split Decision
L
Brenson Hansen
California Regional· Jul 28, 2012
DEC
W
Jonathan Carter
XFS: Hunted· May 19, 2012
Submission · R1 · 1:15
L
Ron Scolesdang
Pandemonium· Mar 3, 2012
DEC
W
Luis Garcia
UWC: New Blood 1· Jan 29, 2012
Submission · R1 · 2:21 · Bantamweight
L
Marcos Beristaín
UWC 10: To The Edge· Jun 25, 2011
Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
W
Atiq Jihaid
UWC 9.5: Iguana· Apr 30, 2011
Submission · R1 · 2:30 · Bantamweight

Kai Kara-France2-3

L
Alexandre Pantoja
UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira· Jun 28, 2025
Submission · R3 · 1:55 · Flyweight
W
Steve Erceg
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya· Aug 18, 2024
TKO · R1 · 4:04 · Flyweight
L
Amir Albazi
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs Albazi· Jun 3, 2023
Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Flyweight
L
Brandon Moreno
UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022
TKO · R3 · 4:34 · Interim Flyweight
W
Askar Askarov
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus· Mar 26, 2022
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight

Full record · 38 fights

W
Cody Garbrandt
UFC 269: Oliveira vs Poirier· Dec 11, 2021
TKO · R1 · 3:21 · Flyweight
W
Rogerio Bontorin
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya· Mar 6, 2021
TKO · R1 · 4:55 · Flyweight
L
Brandon Royval
UFC 253: Adesanya vs Costa· Sep 27, 2020
Submission · R2 · 0:48 · Flyweight
W
Tyson Nam
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs Hooker· Feb 23, 2020
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
L
Brandon Moreno
UFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Mark De La Rosa
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Zhang· Aug 31, 2019
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Raulian Paiva
UFC 234: Adesanya vs Silva· Feb 10, 2019
Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Elias Garcia
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Tuivasa· Dec 2, 2018
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Xiaoyu Shi
Glory of Heroes· Mar 4, 2018
Submission · Bantamweight
W
Huyixibai
WLF W.A.R.S. 19· Nov 11, 2017
Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
W
Aoriqileng
WLF W.A.R.S. 14· May 20, 2017
Unanimous Decision · Catchweight
W
Ze Wu
WLF W.A.R.S. 13· Apr 22, 2017
TKO · R1 · 2:01 · Bantamweight
W
Rodolfo Marques
Hex Fight Series 8· Mar 31, 2017
TKO · R3 · 2:59 · Bantamweight
L
Tatsumitsu Wada
Rizin 3 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round· Dec 29, 2016
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
W
Crisanto Pitpitunge
PXC 52· Mar 18, 2016
TKO · Flyweight
W
Josh Duenas
PXC 50· Dec 4, 2015
TKO · R1 · 1:28 · Flyweight
W
Shantaram Maharaj
Bragging Rights 7· Sep 27, 2015
TKO · R1 · 1:33 · Flyweight
W
Dindo Camansa
Mixed Martial A'rr· Jun 1, 2015
TKO · R1 · 0:12 · Flyweight
W
Ik Hwan Jang
PRO Fighting 10· May 9, 2015
TKO · R1 · 0:09 · Bantamweight
L
Ayideng Jumayi
Kunlun Fight 18· Jan 18, 2015
Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
L
Mark Striegl
Malaysian Invasion 2· Oct 25, 2014
Submission · R1 · 2:10 · Bantamweight
L
Gustavo Falciroli
Australian FC 9· May 17, 2014
Submission · R1 · 4:55 · Bantamweight
W
Tieying Wu
Kunlun Fight 1· Jan 25, 2014
Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
NC
Gustavo Falciroli
Australian FC 7· Dec 13, 2013
NC · R2 · 3:20 · Bantamweight
W
Tieying Wu
Philippines Regional· Oct 23, 2013
Submission
W
Yudi Cahyadi
Indonesia Regional· Sep 29, 2013
DEC
W
Ho Jun Kim
PRO Fighting 8· Aug 4, 2013
TKO · R1 · 3:44 · Bantamweight
L
Batgerel Danaa
Legend FC 11· Apr 27, 2013
Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
W
Caleb Lally
New Zealand Regional· Oct 13, 2012
DEC
W
Sam Chan
Legend FC 10· Aug 24, 2012
Submission · R1 · 3:21 · Bantamweight
L
Augustin Delarmino Jr.
Legend FC 8· Mar 30, 2012
TKO · R3 · 0:29 · Bantamweight
L
Chad George
New Zealand Regional· Dec 2, 2011
TKO
W
Ray Kaitiana
Supremacy Fighting Championship NZ· Nov 27, 2010
TKO

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Brandon MorenoKai Kara-France

Frequently asked questions

Have Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France ever fought?

Yes, 2 times. Most recently at UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes (Sat, Jul 30, 2022), where Brandon Moreno won by TKO.

What are the records of Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France?

Brandon Moreno is 24-10-2 and Kai Kara-France is 25-12-0.

Who has the longer reach, Brandon Moreno or Kai Kara-France?

Brandon Moreno has the longer reach: 70" · 178 cm against 69" · 175 cm for Kai Kara-France, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Brandon Moreno or Kai Kara-France?

Brandon Moreno is taller at 5'7" · 170 cm; Kai Kara-France stands 5'4" · 163 cm.

Who is older, Brandon Moreno or Kai Kara-France?

Kai Kara-France is 33 and Brandon Moreno is 32.

Who has more finishes, Brandon Moreno or Kai Kara-France?

Brandon Moreno has 16 wins inside the distance (5 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission); Kai Kara-France has 15 wins (12 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission).

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