Pantoja became a professional fighter in 2007 and trains with American Top Team. He has thirty-four fights, winning twenty-nine, with eight wins by knockout. In his last bout, he defeated Kai Asakura by technical submission in December 2024. Known for his grappling skills, Pantoja will challenge Kara-France's impressive striking game from New Zealand.
Kara-France turned pro in 2010 and trains with City Kickboxing. He has sixteen finishes out of thirty-six fights, securing twelve wins via knockout. After defeating Steve Erceg last year with a TKO finish, he'll want to prove he's ready for Pantoja's ground abilities.
What time is Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France fight
Live coverage for the Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France main card will start at 06:30 PM EST on ESPN PPV, DAZN, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 06:30 PM | 09:50 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 03:30 PM | 06:50 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10:30 PM | 01:50 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 09:30 AM | 12:50 PM |
The event will take place on June 28, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC 317 features a flyweight bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Kara-France. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira.
The match is scheduled to start at 09:50 PM EST, but this time may change depending on how long earlier fights last. The fight will consist of three rounds with the UFC Flyweight Champion title on the line.
Remember to check your local time zone to ensure you don't miss any action.
Fighters Details
Alexandre Pantoja will face Kai Kara-France for the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Alexandre Pantoja
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 165 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 34
- Record: 29 / 5 / 0
Alexandre Pantoja, known as "The Cannibal," fights from Brazil and has an impressive record of 29 wins and 5 losses. He recently secured a victory through technical submission against Japan's Kai Asakura, a fighter with a solid 21-5 record in flyweight. Pantoja's recent win against a skilled opponent indicates his preparedness for this title defense.
Kai Kara-France
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Height: 165 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 36
- Record: 25 / 11 / 0
Kai Kara-France, nicknamed "Don't Blink," hails from New Zealand with a professional record of 25 wins and 11 losses. He recently won by TKO against Steve Erceg, who holds a 12-4 record in flyweight. This recent performance showcases Kara-France’s striking power and readiness to challenge for the championship.
How and where to watch the Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France Fight
You can watch Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France via DAZN, ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year | PPV Price |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 | - |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France Fight Card
- Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira
- Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France
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- Beneil Dariush vs Renato Carneiro
- Payton Talbott vs Felipe Lima
- Jack Hermansson vs Gregory Rodrigues
- Hyder Amil vs Jose Delgado
- Viviane Araujo vs Tracy Cortez
- Terrance McKinney vs Viacheslav Borshchev
- Jhonata Diniz vs Alvin Hines
- Niko Price vs Jacobe Smith