UFC Vegas Showdown: Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev Start Time and Full Fight Card

UFC Fight Night 253 - UFC Vegas 103 Viewing Info

Date: Saturday, Mar. 1

Preliminary Card Starts: 4 p.m. ET

Main Card Starts: 7 p.m. ET

Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev main event (approx.): 9 p.m. ET

Venue: UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada

Broadcast Information: Entire event will be available with ESPN+ subscription

Main Event Preview

Flyweight championship contender and former RIZIN bantamweight champion Manel Kape was originally slated to fight Brandon Royval. He will instead face Kazakhstan's Asu Almabayev, who steps in on short notice due to Royval's injury. Kape, known for his dynamic agility and striking prowess, faces a formidable opponent in Almabayev, who brings a well-rounded skill set and an impressive record of 21 wins and 2 losses. This last-minute matchup adds an intriguing twist to the stacked flyweight division.

Full Fight Card

This event promises a night of high-stakes, high-adrenaline action, with fighters eager to make their mark in their respective divisions. UFC Fans worldwide can expect a showcase of elite MMA talent.

Main Card

Flyweight Main Event: Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

Middleweight Co-Main Event: Cody Brundage vs. Julian Marquez

Lightweight Bout: Nasrat Haqparast vs. Esteban Ribovics

Featherweight Bout: Hyder Amil vs. William Gomis

Welterweight Bout: Danny Barlow vs. Sam Patterson

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Austen Lane vs. Mario Pinto

Featherweight Bout: Ricardo Ramos vs. Chepe Mariscal

Bantamweight Bout: Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. John Castaneda

Featherweight Bout: Danny Silva vs. Lucas Almeida

Flyweight Bout: Andrea Lee vs. J.J. Aldrich

Flyweight Bout: Charles Johnson vs. Ramazonbek Temirov

Flyweight Bout: Montana De La Rosa vs. Luana Carolina

Fight card is subject to change.