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Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his UFC flyweight title with a third-round submission of Kai Kara-France at UFC 317, tying records for wins, finishes, and submissions in the division's history, and is now eyeing a higher pound-for-pound ranking and a potential fight against Joshua Van, who recently earned a title shot after a record-breaking fight.
Dana White criticized the lackluster performance of Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Kara-France in their first fight on 'The Ultimate Fighter,' noting that neither fighter did much of significance, with Pantoja fighting strategically to avoid injuries and both fighters failing to showcase much action.
Kai Kara-France lost to Amir Albazi in a split decision at UFC Vegas 74, but he didn't blame the judges or make excuses. He acknowledged that it was a close fight and gave credit to his opponent for bringing the fight to him. Kara-France plans to regroup with his coaches and bounce back from the loss, as he has done before. He also mentioned that he has a baby due in August and is looking forward to growing his family.
Israel Adesanya criticized the judges at UFC Vegas 74 after his teammate Kai Kara-France lost a split decision to Amir Albazi. Adesanya called for accountability and the firing of judges Chris Lee and Sal D'Amato. Kara-France also expressed disappointment but acknowledged the subjective nature of judging. Albazi has now won his first five fights in the UFC and called for a title shot.
Amir Albazi defeated Kai Kara-France via split decision in the main event of UFC Vegas 74, but some believe Kara-France was robbed. MMA Fighting's post-fight show discusses the scoring of the fight, Albazi's call for a title shot, and other notable moments from the event.
Iraq's Amir Albazi defeated Kai Kara-France via split decision at UFC Fight Night, moving to 17-1 and calling for a title shot against the winner of the flyweight title fight between Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja. Albazi, known for his finishing ability on the ground, faced a tough challenge from Kara-France, who defended eight of nine takedown attempts and outlanded Albazi in total strikes. The win is a boost to Albazi's title aspirations, while Kara-France suffers his second consecutive loss.
UFC Vegas 74 saw Amir Albazi defeat Kai Kara-France by split decision in the main event, while Alex Caceres won a unanimous decision over Daniel Pineda in the co-main event. Jim Miller scored a highlight-reel knockout against Jesse Butler in the first round of their lightweight bout. Tim Elliott also won a unanimous decision over Victor Altamirano in a flyweight matchup.
Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi will headline UFC Vegas 74 in a non-title flyweight fight, with Albazi predicted to win via submission. The card also features three of the longest tenured fighters on the UFC roster, including Alex Caceres, Jim Miller, and Andrei Arlovski. Tim Elliott is expected to win his funky flyweight matchup against Victor Altamirano via first-round submission.
Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi faced off in the main event of UFC Vegas 74, with Albazi emerging victorious. Featherweights Alex Caceres and Daniel Pineda fought in the co-main event. The event also featured several other fights on the main and preliminary cards.
All fighters, including headliners Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi, made weight in a flawless session at the UFC on ESPN 45 weigh-ins held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event will feature a non-title flyweight main event between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi.
UFC Vegas 74 will feature a Flyweight main event between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi, as well as a Featherweight bout between Alex Caceres and Daniel Pineda. The undercard includes several intriguing matchups, with Abubakar Nurmagomedov, Elise Reed, and Andrei Arlovski among the best bets. Tim Elliott is favored to win against Victor Altamirano, while Karine Silva and Ketlen Souza are expected to have a close fight.