Makhachev vs. Volkanovski: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 11, 2023, in Perth, Australia. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Kai ‘Don’t Blink’ Kara-France will take on Alex ” Perez in the Flyweight Bout. You can view the full Makhachev vs. Volkanovski card.
In this post, we will break down Kai Kara-France vs. Alex Perez matchup. Let’s take look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵
The 31-year-old, Kai Kara-France is coming in with a 24-10-0 (1 NC) record. Kara-France will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Askar Askarov at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus in March.
Perez, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Deiveson Figueiredo on March 26, 2022 at UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez and holds a 24-7-0 record.
| Kai Kara-France | vs. | Alex Perez |
| 31 |
Age |
32 |
| 5′ 4″ |
Height |
5′ 6″ |
| 125 lbs. |
Weight |
125 lbs. |
| 69 |
Reach |
65 |
| 24-10-0 (1 NC) |
Record |
24-7-0 |
| Orthodox |
Stance |
Orthodox |
Kai Kara-France has an orthodox fighting stance with a 69 reach. The 32-year-old, Alex Perez is an orthodox fighter with a 65 reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand, the southpaw fighter is the opposite, southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed, if you are left-handed, then you fight southpaw.
Kai Kara-France:
→ Kara-France’s striking accuracy is .
→ Kara-France lands 4.7 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kara-France’s takedown accuracy is .
→ Kara-France’s takedown average is 0.51 per 15 minutes.
→ Kara-France’s takedown defense is .
Kara-France comes in with striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.7 significant strikes every minute. On the other side, Perez fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 4.67 significant strikes per minute. Kai Kara-France also has a takedown accuracy and on average gets around 0.51 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Perez’s 2.84 takedowns and 77% takedown accuracy.
Alex Perez:
→ Perez’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Perez lands 4.67 significant strikes per minute.
→ Perez’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Perez’s takedown average is 2.84 per 15 minutes.
→ Perez’s takedown defense is 77%.
Alex spent on average 5:48 minutes in the Octagon and Kai has an average fight time of minutes.
This looks like an exciting matchup, at least on paper. Makhachev vs. Volkanovski is live in , who do you think will win, Kai or Alex? Sound off in the comments.
Event Name |
Makhachev vs. Volkanovski: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski |
Date |
February 11, 2023 |
Location |
Perth, Australia |
Matchup |
Kai Kara-France vs. Alex Perez |
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