Manel Kape says UFC flyweight division needs him to become champion: ‘It needs something spicy’
Following his UFC Vegas 103 win over Asu Almabayev, Manel Kape says the UFC flyweight division needs him as the champion.
UFC Vegas 103 Results: Manel Kape Vs. Asu Almabayev
We look at the results, reactions, video highlights and more from the UFC Vegas 103 main event: Manel Kape Vs. Asu Almabayev, which took place on Saturday, March 1.
'Cheated like crazy': Fighters react to Manel Kape's TKO of Asu Almabayev at UFC Fight Night 253
Originally scheduled to fight former title challenger Brandon Royval, who withdrew due to a concussion, Kape (21-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC) showed he belongs near the top of the weight class when he defeated the surging Asu Almabayev (21-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) by third-round TKO on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev UFC Vegas 103 result: Controversial third round KO sees new contender emerge at flyweight
After a decision defeat in a bitter grudge match with Muhammad Mokaev last summer at UFC 304 in Manchester, Kape returned to action with a big KO of Bruno Silva in December. Meanwhile in his four UFC outings and 13 outside of the octagon, Almabayev entered on a winning run for the ages.
Manel Kape demands title shot after dominant victory in UFC Fight Night main event
The main event of UFC Vegas 103 was a matchup between top-ranked flyweight contenders Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev.
UFC Fight Night predictions: Full prelim, main card picks for Kape-Almabayev
Kape is perhaps the best athlete in the Flyweight division, with striking his strong suit and takedowns what he is looking to avoid. Kape defends takedowns at a 77 percent clip, the eighth-best figure in UFC history, while Almabayev will certainly attempt to push the pace with his cardio and tire out his opponent.
UFC Fight Night 253 results: Manel Kape swarms Asu Almabayev, calls for flyweight title shot
Manel Kape made it look easy in the UFC Fight Night 253 main event, although Asu Almabayev may have a gripe with the outcome.
Manel Kape calls for title shot after stopping Almabayev at UFC Fight Night
Manel Kape took advantage of his first UFC main event spotlight with an exciting stoppage victory over Asu Almabayev in Saturday’s Fight Night headliner from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
UFC Fight Night Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev post-fight press conference live stream
UFC Vegas 103 is in the books, and that means it's time to close out fight week with the event's post-fight press conference.
UFC on ESPN+ 111 live results: Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev
UFC on ESPN+ 111 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, headlined by a flyweight bout between Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev.
Kape dominates UFC main event in third-round TKO of Almabayev
Manel Kape could be in line for his first UFC title shot after rolling to a third-round stoppage victory over Asu Almabayev on Saturday night.
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Manel Kape accused of cheating in UFC Vegas 103 main event after controversial KO win
Manel Kape set himself apart from the flyweight pack with a wild win at UFC Vegas 103. After he was originally supposed to ...
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Asu Almabayev expecting title shot with win over Manel Kape in UFC Vegas 103 main event: “I’m ready!”
Asu Almabayev has his sights set on a title shot ahead of his UFC Vegas 103 main event clash against Manel Kape.