Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Kai Kara-France takes on Steve Erceg in the co-main event of UFC 305 as both flyweight contenders seek redemption after failed bids for the interim championship and the championship, respectively. Australian fighter Steve Erceg, who failed to dethrone the flyweight king early this year, is a clear favorite to win the bout.

MMA: UFC Flyweight

Where to Watch: PPV

Venue: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia

Date: 19.08.2024 06:00

The New Zealander comes into the fight 0-2 down. In 2022, Kai Kara-France contested for the interim UFC flyweight championship and lost to Brandon Moreno, getting knocked out in the third round. The 31-year-old debuted in the UFC in 2018 and then lost his headliner against Amir Albazi last year. With three Fight of the Night bonuses and two Performance at the Night awards on his resume, Kai Kara-France sits at number four in the flyweight rankings. The BJJ blue belt has competed at bantamweight too and started his martial arts career in Muay Thai.

• Age: 31
• Height: 5’4”
• Weight: 125lbs (57kg)
• Reach: 69”
• Record: 24-11-1 (NC)

The number seven-ranked UFC flyweight debuted in the promotion last year and reeled out three consecutive wins with two performance bonuses. Last May, a tilt for the flyweight championship against Alexandre Pantoja saw Steve Erceg taste defeat for the first time in the UFC. “Astroboy” was born in Perth and will fight in front of his home fans.

• Age: 29
• Height: 5’8’’
• Reach: 68”
• Weight: 125lbs (57kg)
• Record: 14-2

Kai Kara-France is a 2.40 underdog on Betway. Steve Erceg is the favorite at 1.61 on Bet365, with under 2.5 rounds available at 2.85 odds. 1xBet lists under 1.5 at 3.9 odds and No to the start of round three at 3.15 odds. Read more here.