Kai Kara-France, with a professional record of 24 wins and 11 losses, recently faced a split decision loss to Amir Albazi in June 2023. On the other hand, Steve Erceg holds 12 wins against just two losses but comes off a unanimous decision defeat to Alexandre Pantoja in May 2024. Both fighters aim to bounce back strongly from their recent defeats and this matchup offers an opportunity for redemption in the highly competitive flyweight division.
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.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 | 06:30 PM | 09:50 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 | 03:30 PM | 06:50 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 | 10:30 PM | 01:50 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 | 09:30 AM | 12:50 PM |
UFC 305 takes place tomorrow, August 17, 2024, at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. The event starts at 09:50 PM EST. One of the key matches features Kara-France vs Erceg in a flyweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard with Dricus Du Plessis facing Israel Adesanya in the main event.
Please note that the exact time Kara-France and Erceg enter the ring might vary. This depends on how long earlier fights last. Fans should check start times for their specific locations using the provided time zone table to ensure they don’t miss any action.
How and where to watch the Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg Fight
You can watch Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg Betting Odds
- Underdog: Kai Kara-France : 2.5 (+150)
- Favorite: Steve Erceg : 1.6 (-163)
| Method of victory | Kai Kara-France | Steve Erceg |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 7.0 (+600) | 8.5 (+750) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.6 (+265) | 2.3 (+130) |
Kai Kara-France enters as the favorite with odds at 2.5 (+150), hinting at a higher risk but a solid payoff for betters. Underdog Steve Erceg, on other hand, carries lower potential profits at odds of 1.6 (-163), marking him as a safer but less lucrative pick. For those betting on specifics, a knock-out by Kara-France stands at (+600) and Erceg at (+750), reflecting both fighters' punch power as risky bets. Winning by points shows Kara-France at (+265) against Erceg's more likely (+130), aligning with the narrative that Erceg might clinch a tactical victory.
Fighters Details
Kai Kara-France
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Height: 165 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 35
- Record: 24 / 11 / 0
Steve Erceg
- Nationality: Australia
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 12 / 2 / 0
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