Kai Kara-France Drops Out of UFC Rankings After Announcing Break from Competition

Kai Kara-France, the UFC's flyweight contender, has recently vanished from the promotion's official rankings, leading fans and analysts to question the reasons behind his sudden removal. The 32-year-old fighter, who had been ranked No. 5 last week, is now entirely absent from the flyweight top 15.

The reason behind this dramatic drop stems from Kara-France's decision to step away from competition for the next year. According to sources, he has officially informed the UFC of his plans to take a break from fighting to focus on personal matters. As part of this break, Kara-France has also removed himself from the anti-doping testing pool, which renders him ineligible for inclusion in the rankings.

While this move is not a retirement announcement, Kara-France has made it clear that he needs time off to address personal life priorities. He made his most recent appearance in the Octagon in 2025, facing Alexandre Pantoja for an undisputed title at UFC 317. Unfortunately, Kara-France lost the bout by submission in the third round, despite earning the title shot following a spectacular first-round stoppage victory over Steve Erceg at UFC 305.

This temporary departure from competition leaves fans wondering when the skilled flyweight will return to the UFC, but for now, Kara-France's focus is on his life outside the cage.