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Flyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Kai Kara-France
Don't Blink
25-12-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Kai Kara-France def. Steve Erceg (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 4:04
Steve Erceg
Astroboy
14-4-0
Saturday, August 17, 2024
RAC Arena, Perth, Australia

Kai Kara-France defeated Steve Erceg by TKO in round 1 (4:04) in the Flyweight bout of UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya, held Saturday, August 17, 2024 at RAC Arena, Perth.

Fight stats

Kai Kara-France
Steve Erceg
2
Knockdowns
0
18 of 51
Significant strikes
9 of 29
35%
Sig. strike accuracy
31%
18 of 51
Total strikes
9 of 29
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
Takedown accuracy
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:08
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
11 of 35
Head
8 of 26
5 of 13
Body
0 of 2
2 of 3
Leg
1 of 1
15 of 44
Distance
9 of 29
0 of 0
Clinch
0 of 0
3 of 7
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
2
KD
0
18 of 51
Sig. str.
9 of 29
18 of 51
Total str.
9 of 29
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:08
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg?

Kai Kara-France defeated Steve Erceg by TKO in round 1 (4:04) in the Flyweight bout of UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya, held Saturday, August 17, 2024 at RAC Arena, Perth.

Referee
Rich Mitchell
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Kai Kara-France 46%54% Steve Erceg

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

25-12-0 (1 NC)
Record
14-4-0
1550
Elo rating
1576
0
Win Streak
2
33
Age
30
5'4"
163 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
68"
173 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Flyweight
Weight Class
Flyweight
New Zealand
Nationality
Australia

Striking Profile

4.46
SLpM
4.64
40%
Str. Acc.
47%
3.24
SApM
4.07
64%
Str. Def.
55%

Grappling Profile

0.56
TD Avg.
1.13
30%
TD Acc.
28%
83%
TD Def.
67%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Kai Kara-France · 2-3
  • L
    UFC 317: Topuria vs OliveiraSat, Jun 28, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 1:55 · Flyweight
  • W
    UFC 305: Du Plessis vs AdesanyaSat, Aug 17, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 4:04 · Flyweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs AlbaziSat, Jun 3, 2023
    Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    UFC 277: Peña vs NunesSat, Jul 30, 2022
    TKO · R3 · 4:34 · Interim Flyweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs DaukausSat, Mar 26, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
Steve Erceg · 2-3
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs PratesSat, May 2, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs HernandezSat, Aug 9, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs ErcegSat, Mar 29, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    UFC 305: Du Plessis vs AdesanyaSat, Aug 17, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 4:04 · Flyweight
  • L
    UFC 301: Pantoja vs ErcegSat, May 4, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Flyweight

Career Averages

Based on 13 fights · 8 fights
54.8
Avg sig. strikes
69.3
0.46
Avg takedowns
1.13
1:04
Avg control time
1:44
99
Career high strikes
136
2
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Kai Kara-France
Strike target
Steve Erceg
64%
Head
74%
15%
Body
18%
21%
Leg
8%
Kai Kara-France
Strike position
Steve Erceg
86%
Distance
89%
2%
Clinch
10%
12%
Ground
2%