- Manel Kape is the current No. 6-ranked UFC flyweight contender.
- Kape holds an MMA record of 21 wins and seven losses.
- Kape is coming off a third-round TKO win over Asu Almabayev on March 1 in Las Vegas.
Manel Kape is one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC right now, with his explosiveness and savage striking skills. He earned a spot in the division’s top 10 rankings by winning five of his eight matches inside the octagon.
Fans can check out his UFC odds at BetMGM’s sportsbook when he returns to action. When will he make a comeback, and who will he face next? Find out below.
When Is Manel Kape’s Next Fight?
Kape’s next opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s coming off a third-round TKO win over fellow top-10 contender Asu Almabayev.
They headlined the UFC Fight Night card on March 1 inside the APEX Center in Las Vegas.
Manel Kape MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 21-7
- Wins by TKO/KO: 13
- Wins by decision: 3
- Striking accuracy: 56%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 5.05
- Significant strikes absorbed: 4.15
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.47
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.31
- Significant strikes defense: 33%
- Takedown defense: 77%
- Knockdown average: 0.94
- Average fight time: 11:58
Manel Kape Notable Wins
Kape’s victories inside the octagon were against Ode’ Osbourne, Zhalgas Zhumagulov, David Dvorak, Felipe dos Santos, Bruno Silva, and Almabayev.
Manel Kape UFC Earnings
Kape’s estimated UFC earnings were over $250,000. One of the biggest single-fight payouts he secured was when he fought dos Santos in September 2023, where he secured $151,000.
Manel Kape Team and Corner
Kape is affiliated with the famed Xtreme Couture MMA in Las Vegas. The coaches who guide him on the team are Eddie Bravo, Dennis Davis, Nate Pettit, and Rey Sefo.
Sean Strickland, Chris Curtis, Cody Stamann, Meisha Tate, and Brad Tavares are other UFC fighters who train in the same gym.
