Manel Kape, an Angolan-Portuguese MMA fighter born on November 14, 1993, now competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Flyweight category.Kape has been a professional fighter since 2012, having previously competed for the Rizin Fighting Federation, Cage Fighters, and Knock Out Championship. He was the former Rizin and Knock Out Championships bantamweight champion.
Before starting his mixed martial arts career, Kape competed in a number of boxing events. His first MMA match came when he was 14 years old. At the age of 17, he faced Artur Gomes in his first professional match while competing with the Cage Fighters at Cage Fighters 2. Through a TKO, Kape prevailed in the opening round. Due to the three postponed fights, Kape took a two-year break from fighting. He then signed with the Rizin Fighting Federation and was scheduled to compete in the Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix. When he took on Erson Yamamoto at Rizin 6, he made his debut.
On March 30, 2020, Kape became the first Portuguese-Angolan fighter to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship when it was announced that he had signed a four-fight contract with the UFC. Kape was set to make his official debut against Rogério Bontorin at UFC 252 on August 15, 2020. The fight was later called off due to Bontorin's ankle injury. Kape was slated to face Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023. The fight was called off after Figueiredo withdrew due to a lack of medical clearance. As of February 2025, Kape maintains an MMA record of 20 wins and 7 losses (20-7-0).
Manel Kape’s Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location
Manel Kape will square off against Asu Almabayev on March 1, 2025, in UFC Apex Facility, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The duo will face each other in the main event of the night in a flyweight bout.
Manel Kape Record
As of February 2025, Manel Kape has 19 wins and 6 losses (19-6-0) in his professional career.
| 27 matches | 20 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 2 |
| By decision | 3 | 5 |
Asu Almabayev Record
As of February 2025, Asu Almabayev holds a professional MMA record of 21 wins and two losses (21-2-0).
| 23 matches | 21 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 9 | 1 |
Manel Kape Last Fight
Manel Kape locked horns with Bruno Gustavo da Silva in his most recent outing to the octagon on December 14, 2024. The fight ended in the third round and Kape was declared the winner via a TKO.
FAQs
A. Manel Kape's next opponent is Asu Almabayev.
A. Manel Kape's next fight is scheduled for March 1, 2025.
A. Manel Kape's next fight will be held at the Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
A. Manel Kape has a record of 20 wins and seven losses in his MMA career.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 21-2-0.
