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Manel Kape shares gruesome footage of the moment he broke his foot that forced 11th UFC fight cancellation

UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape’s path to a title shot took a big hit ahead of his scheduled return at UFC 317. Manel Kape and former UFC title challenger Brandon Royval were set to square off in a No.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 9

Joshua Van steps in for Manel Kape at UFC 317 against Brandon Royval

This past weekend at UFC 316, Joshua Van (14-2) got to showcase his skills in the featured prelim against Bruno Silva (14-7-2). Van put on a helluva performance and stopped Silva in the third round which was his fourth straight win.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 4

UFC 316 Features Thrilling Prelims Saturday in Newark

UFC 316 fight week is here. Seven days removed from UFC Vegas 107 at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, NV, MMA’s No. 1 promotion in the world hits the road this Saturday night for Newark, NJ.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 4

UFC 317 Adds Major Clash – Yet One Rivalry Still Sits Unfinished

UFC 317 is beginning to take serious shape, and with summer approaching, the Las Vegas fight card looks primed for fireworks. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena, the promotion has been steadily building the lineup under the guidance of Dana White and his team.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 18

Alexandre Pantoja’s teammate says Kai Kara-France fight was cancelled, UFC might be leaning towards Manel Kape

We still don’t know what is going to be next for the UFC’s flyweight champion in his fourth title defense. After his win over Kai Asakura at UFC 310, Alexandre Pantoja called out former champion Demetrious Johnson but this was quickly shut down.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 14

Manel Kape wants fans to get over controversial eye poke in latest KO win as he eyes UFC title shot

Manel Kape believes that it’s time for fans to get over the eye pokes that led to his win over Asu Almabayev. The flyweight contender feels he has done enough to earn a shot at Alexandre Pantoja’s title with two knockout wins since he was outpointed by Muhammad Mokaev.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 13

UFC Fighter Fires Back at Eye Poke Accusations After Fan Backlash

Accidental injuries are an unfortunate reality in combat sports. Whether a fighter is winning or losing, a single mishap can shift the momentum and determine the outcome.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 4

Asu Almabayev shares graphic images of eye injury days after controversial loss at UFC Vegas 103

UFC flyweight contender Asu Almabayev’s left eye is a mess days after his UFC Vegas 103 loss to Manel Kape. Asu Almabayev suffered more than his first UFC loss last Saturday at UFC Vegas 103.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 4

After falling short at UFC Vegas 103, what’s next for Asu Almabayev?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Vegas 103, we saw a big time matchup in the flyweight division. Manel Kape (21-7) was looking to continue his run towards a title shot as he took on Asu Almabayev (21-3) who entered Saturday night with a 17-fight win streak.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 4

After his win at UFC Vegas 103, is a title shot next for Manel Kape?

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Future Matchups for UFC Vegas 103 Main Event Flyweights

At UFC Vegas 103, Manel Kape delivered a commanding performance, securing a third-round technical knockout win over Asu Almabayev. This win solidifies Kape's position as a top contender in the flyweight division and opens up several intriguing matchup possibilities for both fighters.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 2

UFC Fight Night 253: Bonus Winners and Results

Another night at the UFC Apex has wrapped up, and UFC Fight Night 253 delivered high-energy action from start to finish. With dominant performances, shocking knockouts, and tightly contested battles, the event kept fans on the edge of their seats.

MMA News / Field Level Media / March 1

Manel Kape ends Asu Almabayev's win streak at Fight Night

Flyweight Manel Kape earned a third-round TKO stoppage at 2:16, halting the 17-fight winning streak of Asu Almabayev in the main event on Saturday in Las Vegas at UFC Fight Night.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / March 1

Undefeated heavyweight makes statement in UFC debut with stunning one-punch KO

The first finish at UFC Vegas 103 was worth waiting for. Headlined by top flyweight contenders Manel Kape and Asua Almabayev, fans noted ahead of UFC Vegas 103 that the event was low on big names but did feature a number of intriguing matchups throughout the card.

MMA News / F4WOnline.com / March 1

UFC on ESPN+ 111 live results: Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

The UFC kicks off a busy month of March with the first of five events as UFC on ESPN+ 111 takes place inside in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main event is a flyweight bout that could have title shot implications as Manel Kape takes on Asu Almabayev.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 1

UFC Fight Night live results & highlights for Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

The UFC is back in Las Vegas, NV tonight (March 1) for a UFC Fight Night event headlined by two top-ranked flyweight contenders. The main event will see Manel Kape attempt to defend his #6 spot in the flyweight rankings when he takes on #8-ranked Asu Almabayev.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 28

UFC Fight Night full card picks & predictions for Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

The UFC is back in Las Vegas this weekend for another UFC Fight Night event, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for the entire 10-fight card.

MMA News / Field Level Media / February 28

UFC Fight Night 253: Kape-Almabayev a 'title eliminator?'

UFC Fight Night 253 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday night features a main event between flyweights Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev. Kape (20-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC) enters the fight sixth in the division rankings, and will face Almabayev (21-2, 4-0) after Brandon Royval, the No.