Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev is an upcoming MMA flyweight fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The fight is scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night 253 on March 1, 2025. Asu Almabayev, who maintains a professional record of 21 wins and two losses heading into the event (21-2-0), will be making his fifth appearance in the UFC. He will be squaring off against the #6 ranked middleweight contender, Manel Kape, who holds a professional MMA record of 20 wins and seven losses (20-7-0).
In his last fight, Almabayev squared off against Matheus Nicolau at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira and won the bout via a unanimous decision after three rounds of fighting. On the other hand, Manel Kape dominated Bruno Gustavo da Silva in his last outing and won the fight via a third-round technical knockout.
Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Manel Kape | Asu Almabayev |
| MMA Record | 20-7-0 | 21-2-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Flyweight) | 6 | 8 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | Portuguese | Kazakh |
| Age | 31 | 31 |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Reach | 68 in | 65 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 56% | 56% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 33% | 50% |
| Takedown Defense | 77% | 50% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 1 | 17 |
| MMA Debut | 2012 | 2013 |
Manel Kape Record
Heading into UFC Fight Night 253, Manel Kape maintains a professional MMA record of 20 wins and seven losses (20-7-0). Kape has wins over fierce contenders like Kai Asakura and Bruno Gustavo da Silva. Of his wins, 12 were achieved by knockout, five by submissions, and three via decisions.
| 27 matches | 20 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 2 |
| By decision | 3 | 5 |
Asu Almabayev Record
Heading into UFC Fight Night 253, Kazakh mixed martial artist Asu Almabayev holds an MMA record of 21 wins and two losses (21-2-0). Of his victories, three came via knockout, nine by submitting his opponent, and nine by decision.
| 23 matches | 21 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 9 | 1 |
FAQs on Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev's head-to-head record
A. Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev is scheduled for March 1, 2025.
A. Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev is set to take place at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
A. Manel Kape holds an MMA record of 20-7-0 and is currently ranked #6 in the flyweight division.
A. Asu Almabayev holds an MMA record of 21 wins and 2 losses (21-2-0).
