UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi
United States
Main Card • Final
Iraq
R5, 5:00
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R1, 0:23
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Brazil
R1, 1:45
R3, 5:00
Russia
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:17
R3, 5:00
Tajikistan
R2, 2:59
Performance of the Night
Australia
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:54
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Alex Caceres and Daniel Pineda each collected $50,000 for their high-paced, back-and-forth featherweight co-main event war.
Performance of the Night: All-time promotional leader Jim Miller earned $50,000 for his lightning-quick 23-second knockout of Jesse Butler, while short-notice promotional debutant Muhammad Naimov received $50,000 for his shocking second-round comeback TKO over Jamie Mullarkey.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | $50,000 | $220,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | $50,000 | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $175,000 | $175,000 | $50,000 | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $70,000 | $70,000 | — | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $375,000 | — | — | $375,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 |
*Purses are compiled from disclosed Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) compensation records and verified industry purse reporting. Official post-fight bonus recipients (Alex Caceres, Daniel Pineda, Jim Miller, and Muhammad Naimov) each received an additional $50,000 award.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi
Jim Miller extended his all-time UFC victory record to 25 wins, knocking out Jesse Butler in just 23 seconds of Round 1 to earn a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Jim Miller extended his record for the most total bouts in UFC history to 42 appearances, continuing an unprecedented promotional tenure dating back to 2008.
Miller’s one-punch walk-off knockout in 23 seconds marked the fastest KO finish of his storied 53-fight professional mixed martial arts career.
Karine Silva became the first female competitor in promotional history to secure consecutive first-round kneebar submissions inside Zuffa-promoted bouts.
Stepping in on only five days’ notice up a weight division, Muhammad Naimov shocked Jamie Mullarkey via second-round TKO as a +310 underdog, securing Performance of the Night honors.
Amir Albazi became the first mixed martial artist representing Iraq to headline a UFC event, edging Kai Kara-France in a competitive five-round flyweight contest.
The main event decision generated significant controversy, as 19 of 21 tracked MMA media outlets officially scored the contest for Kai Kara-France despite Albazi earning the split verdict.
Alex Caceres competed in his 28th UFC bout, capturing his 16th promotional win and a $50,000 Fight of the Night award alongside Daniel Pineda.
Tim Elliott completed six of seven takedowns and racked up 11 minutes and 13 seconds of control time over Victor Altamirano, setting a flyweight career high.
The card featured two separate point deductions across three rounds: Daniel Santos for a third-round groin strike, and Muin Gafurov for a second-round clash of heads.
Don’Tale Mayes stopped former undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski via second-round TKO, recording his second promotional stoppage finish.
Philipe Lins extended his 205-pound winning streak to three with a dominant unanimous decision over Russian veteran Maxim Grishin, logging 8:24 of control time.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi take place?
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi took place on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Valley, United States).
Who won the main event between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi?
Amir Albazi defeated Kai Kara-France via split decision (47–48, 48–47, 48–47) after five competitive rounds in their flyweight headliner.
Who won the co-main event between Alex Caceres and Daniel Pineda?
Alex Caceres defeated Daniel Pineda via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in an action-packed three-round featherweight war that took home Fight of the Night honors.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Alex Caceres vs. Daniel Pineda earned Fight of the Night, while Jim Miller and Muhammad Naimov captured Performance of the Night awards.
What records did Jim Miller set at this event?
Jim Miller extended his all-time promotional records for most wins in UFC history (25) and most total fights (42), knocking out Jesse Butler in just 23 seconds of Round 1.
How did Muhammad Naimov win his UFC debut on short notice?
Tajik prospect Muhammad Naimov stepped in on only five days’ notice up a division at lightweight, surviving an early deficit to stop Jamie Mullarkey via TKO (punches) at 2:59 of Round 2 as a +310 underdog.
How did Karine Silva defeat Ketlen Souza?
Karine Silva forced a tap from Ketlen Souza via kneebar submission at 1:45 of Round 1, earning her second career opening-round kneebar victory under the Zuffa banner.
Why was the Amir Albazi vs. Kai Kara-France decision controversial?
Despite Kai Kara-France landing 99 significant strikes to Albazi’s 43, two judges (Chris Lee and Sal D’Amato) awarded Albazi three rounds to two, while 19 of 21 tracked media scorecards favored Kara-France.
Why were points deducted in two preliminary fights?
Daniel Santos was docked one point in Round 3 for a repeated groin strike against Johnny Muñoz Jr., while Muin Gafurov was docked one point in Round 2 for an intentional clash of heads against John Castañeda.
Who called the fights for UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi?
The broadcast desk was manned by Brendan Fitzgerald, Michael Bisping, and Laura Sanko, with Joe Martinez serving as the official Octagon announcer.
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