UFC 305: Kara-France vs Erceg - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Kai Kara-France meets Steve Erceg at UFC 305’s undercard event this Saturday in Perth, Australia, promising an engaging flyweight matchup.

Kai Kara-France’s performance typically features strong knockout abilities, evident by his 11 knockouts of his total 24 wins. His last match saw him losing to Amir Albazi in a closely contested split decision on June 3, 2023. Steve Erceg, fighting closer to home from Myaree, Western Australia, finds himself rebounding from a unanimous decision loss to Alexandre Pantoja on May 4, 2024. Both fighters come off recent losses and look to regain momentum in their division. Analyzing their recent encounters against top competitors suggests that resilience and tactical prowess will play key roles in this battle.

What time is Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg fight

Live coverage for the Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg main card will start at 06:30 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

UFC 305 will take place on August 17, 2024, at 09:50 PM EST at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. This event features a flyweight bout between Kara-France and Erceg as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening is Dricus Du Plessis versus Israel Adesanya.

Please note that the start time for Kara-France vs Erceg might change depending on how long earlier fights last. Fights can end quickly or take the full scheduled rounds, affecting when subsequent bouts begin.

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Fighters Details

Kai Kara-France takes on Steve Erceg at UFC 305; no belts are on the line.

Kai Kara-France

• Nationality: New Zealand
• Height: 165 cm
• Weight: 56.7 kg
• Total Fights: 35
• Record: 24 / 11 / 0

Kai Kara-France brings experience with a record of 24 wins, notably with 11 by KO, and 11 losses. His last fight ended in a split decision loss to Amir Albazi. Considering Albazi's strong record and close match outcome, Kara-France poses a tough challenge for Erceg, especially in stand-up striking given his proven KO power in the flyweight class.

Steve Erceg

• Nationality: Australia
• Height: 173 cm
• Weight: 56.7 kg
• Total Fights: 14
• Record: 12 / 2 / 0

Steve Erceg enters this fight with 12 wins, including 2 KOs, and two losses. His latest outing saw a unanimous decision defeat to Alexandre Pantoja. Given Pantoja’s impressive credentials, Erceg’s performance against such high-caliber opponents suggests a resilient competitor poised for an intense battle against Kara-France—an encounter likely leveraging his agility and grappling edge overstrike-centric fighters.

Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg Betting Odds

• Underdog: Kai Kara-France : 2.4 (+140)
• Favorite: Steve Erceg : 1.6 (-160)

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Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg Fight Card

• Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya
• Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg
• Mateusz Gamrot vs Dan Hooker
• Tai Tuivasa vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
• Jingliang Li vs Carlos Prates
• Junior Tafa vs Valter Walker
• Joshua Culibao vs Ricardo Ramos
• Casey O'Neill vs Luana Santos
• Jack Jenkins vs Herbert Burns
• Tom Nolan vs Alex Reyes
• Kenan Song vs Ricky Glenn
• Stewart Nicoll vs Jesus Santos Aguilar