Kai-Kara France, UFC’s No. 3 flyweight at fenua • TNTV Tahiti Nui Télévision

Kai Kara France, an elite mixed martial arts fighter from New Zealand, is using his recovery period to meet Polynesian practitioners. The first stop on this mini tour is the home of Tahiti Black in Punaauia, where the hero was doing a main episode last night. Unsurprisingly, 100 square meters of tatami were a blast: it must be said that with 10 fights in the UFC including 7 wins, Kai-Kara France is currently ranked third in the world in flyweight. An example of motivating local practitioners.

“Here, we have guys, we have 6 Polynesian champions who are hoping to move forward in their careers. Kai is a great example of how to do that”Raihere Dudes, the local professional fighter, rejoices.

After his fight for the title, last July, during UFC 277 where he lost, Kai Kara-France came to rest in a fenua at his friend and City Kick Boxing training partner Henri Burns: “Last week, Kai Cara, a good friend, called me to say he wanted to come over for vacation. Suddenly, swinging a little, I told him ‘Hey, don’t you want to share a little bit of your knowledge with our guys?’ It is important for us that you are with us, that you take a little of your knowledge.”“

In the program: Maori presents some combinations that were favorable to him during his battles. Grateful for what MMA could bring him, he immediately agreed to his friend’s proposal. “MMA has brought me so much, not only in the ring but in my life as wellrecognizes the star. It is such an honor to have this platform, and we are so talented in Polynesia. We have all the qualities required, so I try to help preserve and grow this sport on this side of the planet.”.

And it was full of praise for its practitioners: “I was moved by what I saw today. They all have sharp minds. They absorb quickly, it heralds a promising future for fenua in Tahiti”. Before returning home next Monday, the New Zealander will bring his expertise to other clubs in Tahiti and Moorea.