Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev

After his win at UFC Vegas 103, is a title shot next for Manel Kape?
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.
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.
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.
UFC Vegas 103 results: Manel Kape demolishes Asu Almabayev, makes case for next title shot
The top-ranked flyweight ran through Asu Almabayev with a third-round barrage of strikes on Saturday in the main event of UFC Vegas 103.
UFC Vegas 103: Manel Kape Dominates Almabayev, Stakes Claim for Flyweight Title Shot
Manel Kape made a statement, securing a third-round TKO victory over Asu Almabayev and potentially cementing his position as the next challenger for Alexandre Pantoja's flyweight crown.
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.
On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC Vegas 103
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UFC Vegas 103: Asu Almabayev’s Main Event Debut Ends in Controversy, What’s Next for the Surging Flyweight?
Asu Almabayev's impressive 17-fight win streak came to a controversial end as he suffered a third-round TKO loss to Manel Kape, what's next?
UFC Vegas 103: Kape makes good on prediction and knocks out Almabayev
It was Almabayev's first defeat in 18 appearances, dating back to 2017. Angolan fighter Manel Kape raised his hand with authority in search of his first opportunity to fight for a UFC title, after he knocked out Asu Almabayev in the main event of UFC Vegas 103 Kape showed that he is at his best as an MMA fighter and at times it seems that there is no one else who can beat him to finally become the best flyweight on the planet Kape
Manel Kape breaks down UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja's flaws – to his face – in respectful exchange
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UFC Fight Night odds, predictions, time, card this week: Kape vs. Almabayev picks, bets from proven MMA expert
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