Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France confermed for UFC 314

Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France has been booked for UFC 314 on 13 April 2025.

In his last three fights, Kai Kara-France has won once and lost twice. Some argue that this is one of the most undeserved title fights in recent memory. However, this title shot highlights the lack of depth in the flyweight division, as Pantoja’s title defences so far have included 10th-ranked Steve Erceg and unranked Kai Asakura.

This matchup has already taken place before, with Alexandre Pantoja securing a unanimous decision victory over Kara-France on The Ultimate Fighter.

Flyweight contender Manel Kape has predicted that Pantoja will emerge victorious once again and expects to receive the next title shot.

However, if Pantoja chooses to move up, it may be difficult to deny him a shot at Merab Dvalishvili, the bantamweight champion. This is due to the lack of clear contenders in both the flyweight and bantamweight divisions.

A potential matchup between Pantoja and Dvalishvili would be intriguing, as Pantoja appears to improve with every fight. Given that both fighters employ an aggressive style, it would be fascinating to see how their skills match up against each other.