At the post-fight press conference of UFC 269, former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz reacted to his former foe, Cody Garbrandt’s loss against flyweight Kai Kara-France in the flyweight division. Cruz also took part in the event as a fighter against bantamweight #8 Pedro Munhoz. ‘The Dominator’ won the thrilling bout through unanimous decision after surviving early knockdowns in the opening round. Cruz respectfully responded to the questions against the former bantamweight champion. Who, in fact, dethroned ‘The Dominator’ to wear the bantamweight championship belt. He said, “I don’t know why other people haven’t been successful. I haven’t been part of their camps, but I know Cody is a champion, obviously in his heart and mind. I think he’ll get back on track. He’s still very young. Cutting down to 25… I don’t even know how that’s possible for him. But he made it work, and he said it was easy. So, I think he’ll be fine.” Cruz then told the media persons to give it some time as he has faith in Garbrandt [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cody-garbrandt/]. “Just give the guy some time and let him find his bearings with his team or whatever he needs to find. I got nothing but faith in the guy.” Dominick Cruz and Cody Garbrandt last met in the octagon at UFC 207 in 2016. Where the latter comfortably won through a unanimous decision. Moreover, after Cruz also lost his bantamweight strap to ‘No Love’, he went on a 4-year hiatus from UFC [https://www.ufc.com/] fights. READ MORE- ‘It’s Good to Be Me’- Michael Chandler Hints at Rematch With Justin Gaethje for the Title in June 2022 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-its-good-to-be-me-michael-chandler-hints-at-rematch-with-justin-gaethje-for-the-title-in-june-2022/] WHAT’S AHEAD FOR CODY GARBRANDT AFTER UFC 269 The former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has just 1 victory in his last 6 matches after his loss against flyweight #6 Kai Kara-France [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kai-kara-france/] in his flyweight debut. Garbrandt lost the bout after his opponent knocked him out in the first round of the match. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/FGdDFzsVkAAf5Ur.jpg] ‘No Love’ has only won 1 bout against Raphael Assuncao in the last four years of his career. He has suffered losses against the likes of TJ Dillashaw, Pedro Munhoz, Rob Font of the bantamweight division. ‘No Love’ made the decision to step down a weight class as one more loss would have reduced him to gatekeeper position in his former division. As of now, the 30-year-old can only hope to strive hard and prove himself in his new venture. WATCH THIS STORY – Five Potential Opponents For Sean O’Malley After His Dominant Win Over Raulian Paiva [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/ufc-mma-news-five-potential-opponents-for-sean-omalley-after-his-dominant-win-over-raulian-paiva/] Do you think ‘No Love’ made the right decision to switch weight class? Tell us in the comments below. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Cody Garbrandt 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement</h2>
Cody Garbrandt is a former UFC bantamweight champion. He is well known for his spectacular knockouts, especially his dominating win over Dominick Cruz.

The American fighter had a <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2696276-cody-garbrandt-is-living-the-dream-how-ufcs-new-stud-got-his-superpower" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">troubled</a> childhood. He grew up watching his brother constantly fighting. His father was a drug addict who spent most of his time in prison. Consequently, his parents separated when he was one-year-old. He was then adopted by his mother's now ex-husband.

Cody and his brother got involved in boxing through their uncle. Unfortunately, Cody's mother thought boxing was too dangerous for the latter. Hence, he transitioned to wrestling. Meanwhile, Garbrandt convinced his mother to let him box. He had a successful amateur boxing career with a record of <a href="https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/21780-cody-garbrandt-no-love" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">32-1</a> record. Cody also placed fifth during his senior year in a national tournament. He <a href="https://codygarbrandt.com/whoiscodygarbrandt/#:~:text=While%20in%20high%20school%20during,focus%20to%20boxing%20over%20wrestling." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">received</a> All-American honors for that.

Garbrandt received offers from DI schools, but he opted for a D2 instead. Eventually, he dropped out and began selling weed, worked as a bouncer, and completed coal miner training.

[caption id="attachment_466260" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-466260" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1247559992.jpg" alt="Cody Garbrandt" width="1920" height="1341" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 06: (L-R) Cody Garbrandt battles Raphael Assuncao of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 250 event at UFC APEX on June 06, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

He then committed to MMA and amassed an amateur record of 6-2. Cody made his pro debut on December 29, 2012, a fight in which he knocked out his opponent within one round. As of 2021, he is #3 in the UFC bantamweight <a href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rankings</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"></sup>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Cody Garbrandt: UFC Career</h2>
After racking up a 5-0 record, Cody made his way into the UFC. He won his first five fights in dominating fashion and earned himself a title shot against one of the greatest bantamweights of all time, Dominick Cruz.

Garbrandt looked untouchable against Cruz. 'No Love' had an answer for every move of Cruz. In fact, he mocked Cruz throughout the fight and knocked him down multiple times. By the end of the fifth round, there was no doubt that Garbrandt was the new champion.

[caption id="attachment_466258" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-466258" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-630705666.jpg" alt="Cody Garbrandt" width="1920" height="1321" /> LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 30: Cody Garbrandt (center) reacts to his victory over Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 207 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 30, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

Unfortunately, his reign did not last long. Cody Garbrandt's ex-best friend TJ Dillashaw defeated him in the next bout. One year later, Garbrandt tried to reclaim his belt in a rematch but failed.

After losing twice to Dillashaw, Garbrandt fought Pedro Munhoz. Like his previous two fights, Garbrandt's emotions got the better of him. He was drawn into a firefight, which he lost. At this point, he was on a three-fight skid and was desperate to prove himself in the octagon.

After a year off, Cody Garbrandt returned to the cage at UFC 250 to fight Raphael Assunção. Cody showed a completely different version of himself in the fight. He knocked out Assuncao in the second round with a devastating shot. He holds a record of<a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/d8c7c61b176e3994" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> 7-3</a> in his UFC career.

<strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/mma-ufc-news-cody-garbrandt-says-he-tore-a-vein-in-his-bicep-reveals-multiple-problems-due-to-covid/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cody Garbrandt Says He Tore a Vein in His Bicep- Reveals Multiple Problems Due to COVID</a></strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Cody Garbrandt: Fighting Style</h2>
Speed is Cody Garbrandt's biggest asset. Apart from that, he has arguably the best boxing in the bantamweight division. His head movement and footwork can be a lot of trouble for his opponents.



Garbrandt's wrestling background helps him fend off takedowns. 'No Love' has one of the best takedown defense. As of now, his takedown defense is at 100%, nobody in the UFC has taken him down yet.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Cody Garbrandt: Achievements</h2>
Besides being the former UFC champion, Garbrandt was the OHSAA 112 lb <a href="https://peoplepill.com/people/cody-garbrandt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DII State Champion</a> and<a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/1/7/14181306/mma-fightings-2016-breakthrough-fighter-of-the-year-cody-garbrandt#:~:text=MMA%20Fighting's%202016%20Breakthrough%20Fighter,Year%3A%20Cody%20Garbrandt%20%2D%20MMA%20Fighting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> 2016 </a>Breakthrough Fighter of the Year.

He has won the Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night bonuses two times each. He holds a proud record of <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Cody-Garbrandt-50381">12-3-0</a> in his MMA career.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Cody Garbrandt: Net Worth and Salary 2021</h2>
Cody Garbrandt has an estimated net worth of $1 million according to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/cody-garbrandt-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a>. He has earned around $1,623,600 in his UFC career alone, according to <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/06/07/cody-garbrandt-career-earnings-fox11/">The Sports Daily</a>. However, these figures do not include undisclosed bonuses.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Cody Garbrandt: Endorsements 2021</h2>
Cody Garbrandt has endorsed <a href="https://healthyceleb.com/cody-garbrandt/#:~:text=Cody%20is%20also%20the%20co,Body%20Armor%2C%20and%20ONNIT%20Pro.">companies</a> like Bud Light, Geico, Harley Davidson, Body Armor, and ONNIT Pro.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to Contact Cody Garbrandt?</h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cody_nolove/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/cody_nolove?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CodyNoLove/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nickname</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">No Love</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">29 </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Country</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">USA</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gym</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team Alpha Male, </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5 ft 8 in</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight/Division</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">136 lbs (bantamweight)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Reach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">65 </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Record</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12-3-0, 0NC</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Active Win Streak</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wins by Stoppages</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">10 T/KO’s</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$1 million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Endorsements</span></td>
<td>Bud Light, Geico, Harley Davidson, Body Armor, and ONNIT Pro</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Partner</span></td>
<td><a href="https://answersafrica.com/danny-pimsanguan-6-things-to-know-about-cody-garbrandt-wife.html"><span style="font-weight: 400">Danny Pimsanguan</span></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kids</span></td>
<td><a href="https://fansided.com/2018/03/13/cody-garbrandt-announces-birth-first-child/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Kai Fisher Garbrandt</span></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Cody Garbrandt

Cody Garbrandt 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement Cody Garbrandt is a former UFC bantamweight champion. He is well known for his spectacular knockouts, especially his dominating win over Dominick Cruz. The American fighter had a troubled childhood. He grew up watching his brother constantly fighting. His father was a drug addict who spent most of his time in prison. Consequently, his parents separated when he was one-year-old. He was then adopted by his mother&#8217;s now ex-husband. Cody and his brother got involved in boxing through their uncle. Unfortunately, Cody&#8217;s mother thought boxing was too dangerous for the latter. Hence, he transitioned to wrestling. Meanwhile, Garbrandt convinced his mother to let him box. He had a successful amateur boxing career with a record of 32-1 record. Cody also placed fifth during his senior year in a national tournament. He received All-American honors for that. Garbrandt received offers from DI schools, but he opted for a D2 instead. Eventually, he dropped out and began selling weed, worked as a bouncer, and completed coal miner training. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; JUNE 06: (L-R) Cody Garbrandt battles Raphael Assuncao of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 250 event at UFC APEX on June 06, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) He then committed to MMA and amassed an amateur record of 6-2. Cody made his pro debut on December 29, 2012, a fight in which he knocked out his opponent within one round. As of 2021, he is #3 in the UFC bantamweight rankings. Cody Garbrandt: UFC Career After racking up a 5-0 record, Cody made his way into the UFC. He won his first five fights in dominating fashion and earned himself a title shot against one of the greatest bantamweights of all time, Dominick Cruz. Garbrandt looked untouchable against Cruz. &#8216;No Love&#8217; had an answer for every move of Cruz. In fact, he mocked Cruz throughout the fight and knocked him down multiple times. By the end of the fifth round, there was no doubt that Garbrandt was the new champion. LAS VEGAS, NV &#8211; DECEMBER 30: Cody Garbrandt (center) reacts to his victory over Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 207 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 30, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Unfortunately, his reign did not last long. Cody Garbrandt&#8217;s ex-best friend TJ Dillashaw defeated him in the next bout. One year later, Garbrandt tried to reclaim his belt in a rematch but failed. After losing twice to Dillashaw, Garbrandt fought Pedro Munhoz. Like his previous two fights, Garbrandt&#8217;s emotions got the better of him. He was drawn into a firefight, which he lost. At this point, he was on a three-fight skid and was desperate to prove himself in the octagon. After a year off, Cody Garbrandt returned to the cage at UFC 250 to fight Raphael Assunção. Cody showed a completely different version of himself in the fight. He knocked out Assuncao in the second round with a devastating shot. He holds a record of 7-3 in his UFC career. Read More: Cody Garbrandt Says He Tore a Vein in His Bicep- Reveals Multiple Problems Due to COVID Cody Garbrandt: Fighting Style Speed is Cody Garbrandt&#8217;s biggest asset. Apart from that, he has arguably the best boxing in the bantamweight division. His head movement and footwork can be a lot of trouble for his opponents. Garbrandt&#8217;s wrestling background helps him fend off takedowns. &#8216;No Love&#8217; has one of the best takedown defense. As of now, his takedown defense is at 100%, nobody in the UFC has taken him down yet. Cody Garbrandt: Achievements Besides being the former UFC champion, Garbrandt was the OHSAA 112 lb DII State Champion and 2016 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year. He has won the Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night bonuses two times each. He holds a proud record of 12-3-0 in his MMA career. Cody Garbrandt: Net Worth and Salary 2021 Cody Garbrandt has an estimated net worth of $1 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. He has earned around $1,623,600 in his UFC career alone, according to The Sports Daily. However, these figures do not include undisclosed bonuses. Cody Garbrandt: Endorsements 2021 Cody Garbrandt has endorsed companies like Bud Light, Geico, Harley Davidson, Body Armor, and ONNIT Pro. How to Contact Cody Garbrandt? Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  Nickname No Love  Age 29   Country USA  Gym Team Alpha Male,   Height 5 ft 8 in  Weight/Division 136 lbs (bantamweight)  Reach 65   Record 12-3-0, 0NC  Active Win Streak 1  Wins by Stoppages 10 T/KO’s  Net Worth $1 million  Endorsements Bud Light, Geico, Harley Davidson, Body Armor, and ONNIT Pro  Partner Danny Pimsanguan  Marital Status Married  Kids Kai Fisher Garbrandt

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Kai Kara-France Net Worth 2024, Record, Height, Wife &amp; Endorsements Who is Kai Kara-France? Kai Kara-France is one of the rising names in the UFC&#8217;s flyweight division. He is a New Zealand-based fighter who has fought in the sport&#8217;s bantamweight and flyweight divisions. He has taken part in competitions like the Legend Fighting Championship, Pacific Xtreme Combat, and Bandung Fighting Club in different parts of the world. Kara-France currently stands at the fourth place in the UFC flyweight rankings.Â  Kai Kara-Franceâ€™s Early LifeÂ  Kai Kara-France, born on March 26, 1993, in Auckland, New Zealand, has become one of the prominent figures in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), particularly in the UFC&#8217;s Flyweight division. However, before his rise in the MMA world, Kai had a humble beginning that shaped his path to success. Kai grew up in Auckland, where he was raised in a supportive family environment. He is of MÄori and Samoan descent, and his upbringing was steeped in the values and traditions of his cultural heritage. His early life was marked by the discipline and respect often emphasized in Polynesian cultures, which later played a significant role in his approach to martial arts. As a child, Kai was active and energetic, showing an early interest in sports. He began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) at the age of 10, a martial art that would later become a crucial aspect of his MMA skill set. HeÂ attended Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland, where he continued his education while balancing his growing passion for martial arts. Despite the challenges of juggling academics and training, Kai was determined to excel in both areas.       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Kai &#8220;Dontblink&#8221; Kara France (@kaikarafrance)  His school years were also a time when he began to explore other combat sports, including Muay Thai and boxing, which added to his versatility as a fighter. After completing high school, Kara-France decided to fully commit to a career in mixed martial arts. He moved to Thailand, a renowned hub for combat sports, to train in Muay Thai, one of the most effective striking disciplines in MMA. During his time in Thailand, he honed his skills, learning from some of the best trainers in the world and competing in local circuits to gain experience. Kai&#8217;s time in Thailand was transformative, not only in terms of his fighting skills but also in shaping his mentality as a professional athlete. The rigorous training and the competitive environment pushed him to new limits, preparing him for the global stage of MMA. Upon returning to New Zealand, Kai began competing in regional MMA promotions, gradually building his reputation as a formidable fighter. His early career was characterized by his relentless work ethic, sharp striking, and solid grappling skills, which he had developed through years of dedicated training. Before he entered the UFC, Kai competed in several international promotions, including the Chinese-based Kunlun Fight and the Australian-based Eternal MMA, where he amassed a record that caught the attention of UFC scouts. Kai Kara-Franceâ€™s Wife and Children Kai Kara-France likes to keep his personal life private and thus there is hardly any information about his family. However, we do know that he tied the knot with Chardae in lockdown as the couple are parents to two children. Their firstborn is named Cobi, and both Kai-Kara and Chardae have often shared his snaps via their official social media accounts.       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Kai &#8220;Dontblink&#8221; Kara France (@kaikarafrance)  However, not much is known about their second-born. They announced the second pregnancy on Instagram in 2023 but have kept the details of their second child private. Kai Kara-Franceâ€™s Net Worth 2024 Kai-Kara France is said to have a net worth of $500,000. The fighter earns a major chunk of his income via UFC in the form of base salary and bonuses, while he also has partnerships and endorsement deals to his name. Speaking of his salary in Dana White&#8217;s promotion, the fighter has a base pay of $150,000 while, as per Mediareferee, in his last bout, he took home a total amount of $232,000. Kai Kara-Franceâ€™s Career Timeline After signing with the UFC in 2018, Kai made his debut on December 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 142, where he dominated Elias Garcia to secure a unanimous decision victory. This win marked the beginning of his rise in the Flyweight division. Kai continued to build momentum, earning a split decision win over Raulian Paiva at UFC 234 in February 2019 and followed it up with another unanimous decision victory against Mark De La Rosa at UFC Fight Night 156 in August 2019. However, his first major test came in December 2019 at UFC 245 when he faced Brandon Moreno, a top-ranked contender. Despite a valiant effort, Kara-France suffered his first UFC loss by a unanimous decision, a setback that would only fuel his drive to improve. Bouncing back stronger, the fighter defeated Tyson Nam in February 2020 at UFC Fight Night 168 in his hometown of Auckland, New Zealand, once again showcasing his striking skills. Yet, the unpredictable nature of MMA struck again when he faced Brandon Royval in September 2020 at UFC 253.       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Attain Peace Sports Management (@ap.sportsmgmt)  In a thrilling back-and-forth fight, Kai dropped Royval early but ultimately succumbed to a guillotine choke in the second round. Undeterred, the fighter returned with a vengeance in March 2021 at UFC 259, where he delivered a stunning first-round knockout of Rogerio Bontorin. This victory not only earned him a Performance of the Night bonus but also reasserted his presence as a top contender in the division. Kai&#8217;s knockout power and tenacity were on full display, reminding everyone of his potential. In December 2021, he faced his biggest challenge yet when he stepped into the Octagon with former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt at UFC 269. In a spectacular performance, Kai knocked out Garbrandt in the first round, securing another Performance of the Night bonus and solidifying his position as a legitimate title contender. His journey then took him to an interim Flyweight title fight against Brandon Moreno at UFC 277 in July 2022. In this highly anticipated rematch, Kai fought valiantly but was stopped by a body kick in the third round. Despite the loss, his performance reaffirmed his status as one of the divisionâ€™s elite fighters. In his most recent fight, in June 2023, Kara-France faced rising contender Amir Albazi at UFC Fight Night, also known as UFC Vegas 74. In a closely contested bout, Kai lost by split decision, but the fight demonstrated his continued growth and determination to remain at the top of the Flyweight division. Kai Kara-France&#8217;s UFC career is a tale of perseverance, marked by spectacular victories, tough losses, and an unwavering commitment to achieving his dream of becoming a UFC champion. As his journey continues, fans eagerly await whatâ€™s next for this talented fighter from New Zealand. Kai Kara-Franceâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements The flyweight fighter has partnerships and endorsement deals as a second source of income. He has contracts with YouKnowClothing and Onnys.co.Â  Kai Kara-Franceâ€™s Career Stats and Record Kai Kara-France has a total of 24 pro-MMA victories to his name, while 11 of his bouts ended in a defeat and one in a no-contest. He won 11 fights via KO/TKO, three via submission, and ten via decision. As far as his UFC career is concerned, he has a total of seven victories and four defeats to his name. Kai Kara-Franceâ€™s Major Achievement and Awards Fight of the Night (Three times) Performance of the Night (Two times) Kai Kara-Franceâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kaikarafrance/?hl=en  X https://x.com/kaikarafrance?lang=en  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KaiKaraFrance/    Personal Information:  Full Name James Kaiwhare &#8220;Kai&#8221; Kara-France  Popular Name Don&#8217;t Blink  Date Of Birth 26 March 1993  Birth Place Auckland, New Zealand  Age 31  Height 5&#8242; 4&#8243;  Weight 125 lbs  Parents NA  Siblings NA  Nationality New Zealand  Net Worth $500,000  Salary $150,000  Spouse Chardae  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Son Cobi and another child  Profession New Zealand professional mixed martial artist  Division Flyweight  Titles NA

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 269: Latest News, Fight Card, Where to Watch</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">After multiple canceled and rescheduled bouts, UFC 269 is finally here, with two highly anticipated title fights headlining this event. The pay-per-view event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA, on December 11, 2021.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Furthermore, UFC 269 will be the last PPV event of 2021.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 269: Main Event</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/charles-oliveira/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charles Oliveira</a> will make his first UFC lightweight title defense against the current no. 1 ranked contender, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-poirier/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dustin Poirier</a>, in the main event. </span>

<img class="size-full wp-image-847663 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/mxhej9ba1nr71-1.png" alt="" width="636" height="776" />

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">'Do Bronx,' who claimed the title by defeating <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-chandler/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Chandler</a> in his last bout, is riding on an amazing 9-fight <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Charles-Oliveira-30300" target="_blank" rel="noopener">win</a> streak coming into this bout. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Meanwhile, Poirier is riding on a 3-fight <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Dustin-Poirier-50529" target="_blank" rel="noopener">win</a> streak after defeating <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/conor-mcgregor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Conor McGregor</a> twice and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dan-hooker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dan Hooker</a> once since losing his last title fight against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/khabib-nurmagomedov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Khabib Nurmagomedov</a>.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Oliveira will aim to prolong his win streak, while 'The Diamond' will aim to dethrone the champ.</span>
<h2><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 269: Main Card</span></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Weight Class</td>
<td> Fighters</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lightweight</td>
<td>Charles Oliveira (C) vs. Dustin Poirier</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Women's Bantamweight</td>
<td>Amanda Nunes (C) vs. Julianna Pena</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Welterweight</td>
<td>Geoff Neal vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Flyweight</td>
<td>Kai Kara France vs. Cody Garbrandt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bantamweight</td>
<td><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Raulian Paiva vs. Sean O'Malley</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Fans can look up to another exciting title clash, as <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/amanda-nunes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amanda Nunes</a> will defend her UFC women's bantamweight title against the #3 <a href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ranked</a> contender Julianna Pena in the co-main event. The pair were first slated to lock their horns at UFC 265. However, this title bout got rescheduled for UFC 269 after Nunes tested positive for Covid-19. </span>

<img class="size-full wp-image-847728 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/nunes-pena-1.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="800" />

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">An intriguing bantamweight bout between rising prospect <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sean-omalley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sean O'Malley</a> and the #15 ranked contender <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/raulian-paiva/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Raulian Paiva</a> will kick off the main card. </span>

<img class="size-full wp-image-847731 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/FB2G5rHVkAAsj5B.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="1080" />

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Furthermore, former UFC bantamweight champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cody-garbrandt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cody Garbrandt</a> will make his flyweight debut against the #6 ranked contender <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kai-kara-france/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kai Kara France</a>.</span>
<h2><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 269: Preliminary Card</span></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Weight Class</td>
<td> Fighters</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Featherweight</td>
<td>Josh Emmett vs. Dan Ige</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bantamweight</td>
<td>Pedro Munhoz vs. Dominick Cruz</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Heavyweight</td>
<td>Augusto Sakai vs. Tai Tuivasa</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Middleweight</td>
<td><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Jordan Wright vs. Bruno Silva</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">An exciting middleweight bout between two rising prospects, Jordan Wright and Bruno Silva, will be the first bout of the preliminary card. Meanwhile, a featherweight bout between Josh Emmett and Dan Ige will be the last.</span>

<img class="size-full wp-image-847732 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/FB2HNGJVcAAfvDt.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="1080" />

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Furthermore, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pedro-munhoz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pedro Munhoz</a> will clash against Dominick Cruz in another exciting bantamweight bout.</span>
<h2><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 269: Early Preliminary Card</span></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Weight Class</td>
<td> Fighters</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Middleweight</td>
<td>Andre Muniz vs. Eryk Anders</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Women's Flyweight</td>
<td>Miranda Maverick vs. Erin Blanchfield</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Flyweight</td>
<td>Alex Perez vs. Matt Schnell</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Featherweight</td>
<td>Ryan Hall vs. Darrick Minner</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bantamweight</td>
<td>Randy Costa vs. Tony Kelley</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Women's Flyweight</td>
<td>Gillian Robertson vs. Priscila Cachoeira</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">A women's flyweight bout between Gillian Robertson and Priscila Cachoeira will commence UFC 269, as it will be the first bout of the early prelims.</span>

<img class="size-full wp-image-847742 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/FB26SWxWUAQt6Qn.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="1080" />

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Meanwhile, Andre Muniz's middleweight bout against Eryk Anders will be the last bout of the early prelims.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tickets for UFC 269</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">As already mentioned above, UFC 269 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA. Viewers who wish to see the action live from the arena can buy tickets from the official UFC website. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Where to watch UFC 269?</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In the USA and Canada, viewers can watch the event live on the ESPN TV channel and </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://plus.espn.com/ufc" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">ESPN+</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. The ESPN + subscription will cost $5.99 per month, and an annual subscription will cost $59.99. Canadian viewers can also watch the preliminary card on </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.tsn.ca/ufc-on-tsn-broadcast-schedule-1.178692" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">TSN</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">UK viewers can watch UFC 269 live on BT Sport 1 TV channel and BT Sport’s </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.bt.com/sport/ufc" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">website</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> and app for subscribers. Meanwhile, UFC 269 will air in India on Sony Ten 1/2 (English) and Sony Ten 3 (Hindi). Indian viewers can also watch the event live on the Sony LIV app or </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/fight-sports-ufc-1700000192" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">website</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> with a premium subscription.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Viewers around the globe can watch the event live on the UFC Fight Pass </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://welcome.ufcfightpass.com/#PPV" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">website</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. The monthly subscription for the UFC Fight Pass is $9.99, and the annual subscription is $95.99.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Date and timings for UFC 269?</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In the United States and Canada, UFC 269 will take place on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The event will begin at 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT as the early prelims start at that time. Meanwhile, the prelims will begin at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT, and the main card will begin somewhere around 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In the United Kingdom, the preliminary card will commence at 1 am BST on Sunday, December 12, 2021. UK viewers can expect the main card to begin around 3 am BST.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">The preliminary card will kick off at 6:30 am IST on Sunday, December 12, 2021, in India. Indian viewers can expect the main card to begin around 8:30 am IST.</span>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>United States</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 6 pm ET,

Preliminary Card: 8 pm ET,

Main Card: 10 pm ET,

Saturday, 11 December 2021</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Kingdom</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 11 pm BST (Sat, 11 December),

Preliminary Card: 1 am BST (Sun, 12 December),

Main Card: 3 am BST (Sun, 12 December)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 3 pm PT,

Preliminary Card: 5 pm PT,

Main Card: 7 pm PT,

Saturday, 11 December 2021</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>India</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 4:30 am IST

Preliminary Card: 6:30 am IST

Main Card: 8:30 am IST

Sunday, 12 December 2021</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

UFC 269

UFC 269: Latest News, Fight Card, Where to Watch After multiple canceled and rescheduled bouts, UFC 269 is finally here, with two highly anticipated title fights headlining this event. The pay-per-view event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA, on December 11, 2021. Furthermore, UFC 269 will be the last PPV event of 2021. UFC 269: Main Event Charles Oliveira will make his first UFC lightweight title defense against the current no. 1 ranked contender, Dustin Poirier, in the main event.  &#8216;Do Bronx,&#8217; who claimed the title by defeating Michael Chandler in his last bout, is riding on an amazing 9-fight win streak coming into this bout.  Meanwhile, Poirier is riding on a 3-fight win streak after defeating Conor McGregor twice and Dan Hooker once since losing his last title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Oliveira will aim to prolong his win streak, while &#8216;The Diamond&#8217; will aim to dethrone the champ. UFC 269: Main Card  Weight Class  Fighters  Lightweight Charles Oliveira (C) vs. Dustin Poirier  Women&#8217;s Bantamweight Amanda Nunes (C) vs. Julianna Pena  Welterweight Geoff Neal vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio  Flyweight Kai Kara France vs. Cody Garbrandt  Bantamweight Raulian Paiva vs. Sean O&#8217;Malley  Fans can look up to another exciting title clash, as Amanda Nunes will defend her UFC women&#8217;s bantamweight title against the #3 ranked contender Julianna Pena in the co-main event. The pair were first slated to lock their horns at UFC 265. However, this title bout got rescheduled for UFC 269 after Nunes tested positive for Covid-19.  An intriguing bantamweight bout between rising prospect Sean O&#8217;Malley and the #15 ranked contender Raulian Paiva will kick off the main card.  Furthermore, former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt will make his flyweight debut against the #6 ranked contender Kai Kara France. UFC 269: Preliminary Card  Weight Class  Fighters  Featherweight Josh Emmett vs. Dan Ige  Bantamweight Pedro Munhoz vs. Dominick Cruz  Heavyweight Augusto Sakai vs. Tai Tuivasa  Middleweight Jordan Wright vs. Bruno Silva  An exciting middleweight bout between two rising prospects, Jordan Wright and Bruno Silva, will be the first bout of the preliminary card. Meanwhile, a featherweight bout between Josh Emmett and Dan Ige will be the last. Furthermore, Pedro Munhoz will clash against Dominick Cruz in another exciting bantamweight bout. UFC 269: Early Preliminary Card  Weight Class  Fighters  Middleweight Andre Muniz vs. Eryk Anders  Women&#8217;s Flyweight Miranda Maverick vs. Erin Blanchfield  Flyweight Alex Perez vs. Matt Schnell  Featherweight Ryan Hall vs. Darrick Minner  Bantamweight Randy Costa vs. Tony Kelley  Women&#8217;s Flyweight Gillian Robertson vs. Priscila Cachoeira  A women&#8217;s flyweight bout between Gillian Robertson and Priscila Cachoeira will commence UFC 269, as it will be the first bout of the early prelims. Meanwhile, Andre Muniz&#8217;s middleweight bout against Eryk Anders will be the last bout of the early prelims. Tickets for UFC 269 As already mentioned above, UFC 269 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA. Viewers who wish to see the action live from the arena can buy tickets from the official UFC website.  Where to watch UFC 269? In the USA and Canada, viewers can watch the event live on the ESPN TV channel and ESPN+. The ESPN + subscription will cost $5.99 per month, and an annual subscription will cost $59.99. Canadian viewers can also watch the preliminary card on TSN. UK viewers can watch UFC 269 live on BT Sport 1 TV channel and BT Sport’s website and app for subscribers. Meanwhile, UFC 269 will air in India on Sony Ten 1/2 (English) and Sony Ten 3 (Hindi). Indian viewers can also watch the event live on the Sony LIV app or website with a premium subscription. Viewers around the globe can watch the event live on the UFC Fight Pass website. The monthly subscription for the UFC Fight Pass is $9.99, and the annual subscription is $95.99. Date and timings for UFC 269? In the United States and Canada, UFC 269 will take place on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The event will begin at 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT as the early prelims start at that time. Meanwhile, the prelims will begin at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT, and the main card will begin somewhere around 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT. In the United Kingdom, the preliminary card will commence at 1 am BST on Sunday, December 12, 2021. UK viewers can expect the main card to begin around 3 am BST. The preliminary card will kick off at 6:30 am IST on Sunday, December 12, 2021, in India. Indian viewers can expect the main card to begin around 8:30 am IST.  United States Early Prelims: 6 pm ET, Preliminary Card: 8 pm ET, Main Card: 10 pm ET, Saturday, 11 December 2021  United Kingdom Early Prelims: 11 pm BST (Sat, 11 December), Preliminary Card: 1 am BST (Sun, 12 December), Main Card: 3 am BST (Sun, 12 December)  Canada Early Prelims: 3 pm PT, Preliminary Card: 5 pm PT, Main Card: 7 pm PT, Saturday, 11 December 2021  India Early Prelims: 4:30 am IST Preliminary Card: 6:30 am IST Main Card: 8:30 am IST Sunday, 12 December 2021

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