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High-Stakes Showdown: Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi at UFC Fight Night

This weekend’s highly anticipated UFC Fight Night event will showcase a thrilling headliner between flyweight contenders Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi. With Kara-France ranked third and Albazi holding the seventh spot in the division, this bout could have significant implications for title contention in the 125-pound weight class. Before the fighters step into the octagon, let’s delve into their physical attributes, UFC records, and what to expect from this clash of talents.

Both Kara-France and Albazi stand at a reported 5’5″ in height, but it is Kara-France, known as “Don’t Blink,” who will hold a slight reach advantage. With a 69-inch reach, he edges out Albazi’s 68-inch reach by a single inch.

In terms of weight, neither fighter has ever missed the flyweight limit of 125 pounds during their UFC careers. Both have consistently made weight for their respective fights, showcasing their commitment to the division. However, it’s worth noting that while Kara-France has competed exclusively at flyweight, Albazi initially debuted in the UFC as a bantamweight before transitioning to the 125-pound division.

When it comes to octagon experience, Kara-France has the upper hand. Making his UFC debut in 2018 after his appearance on the 24th season of The Ultimate Fighter, he has amassed a record of 7 wins and 3 losses in the promotion. In his most recent fight, Kara-France faced Brandon Moreno for the interim flyweight title, where he put on a valiant effort before being stopped. Many observers believed he was winning the fight prior to the stoppage.

On the other side, Albazi remains undefeated in the UFC with a perfect record of 4 wins and no losses. His most recent outing showcased his skills as he secured a third-round knockout victory over Alessandro Costa.

Interestingly, the matchup between Kara-France and Albazi was elevated to the headlining position just a few weeks ago. This change came about due to the cancellation of the originally planned main event featuring Jack Hermansson and Brendan Allen.

UFC Fight Night: Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi is scheduled to take place on June 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event boasts an impressive lineup of 13 bouts, with six matchups on the main card and seven on the preliminary card. In the co-headliner, featherweight veterans Alex Caceres and Daniel Pineda will square off, while respected contenders such as Jim Miller, Tim Elliott, and Guram Kutateladze are set to captivate fans on the main card.

The preliminary card features former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski in action, along with Abubakar Nurmagomedov, a training partner of former lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov, who will face Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in an exciting featherweight clash.

UFC Fight Night: Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi will be broadcast on the ESPN network in the United States, allowing fans around the country to witness the high-intensity battles unfold inside the octagon.