AKA

Manel
"StarBoy"
Kape

Stats

Fighting style: MMA
Stance: Southpaw
Division: Bantamweight
Height: 5' 5"
Reach: 68"
Leg reach: 39.00
Weight: 125 lbs.
Team: AKA Thailand
Nationality: Luanda, Angola
Age: 30

Accolades

Wins by KO: 11
Wins by submission: 5
Wins by decision: 1

ATHLETE METRICS

STRIKING ACCURACY

Significant Strikes Attempted: 643
Significant Strikes Landed: 352

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY

Takedowns Attempted: 8
Takedowns Landed: 2

BIOGRAPHY

Manel “The Panther” Kape is a Congolese professional Mixed Martial Artist currently competing in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Born on April 10,1993 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Manel began his martial arts training at an early age and was an avid fan of various combat sports such as Muay Thai and kickboxing. In 2011 he moved to Johannesburg South Africa to further pursue his passion for MMA.

Manel quickly rose to prominence after participating in the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) Africa organization from 2013-2017 during which time he went undefeated with a total record of 8 wins and 0 losses. He won numerous titles including Middleweight EFC champion and Bantamweight Interim Champion before being signed by the UFC in December 2017.

Since joining the UFC Manel has been a force to be reckoned with amassing a record 6 wins out of 8 fights against top competition such as former two-time flyweight title challenger Brandon Moreno and former Cage Warriors featherweight champion Makwan Amirkhani. His most notable performance came against Demtriouse Chimaev at UFC Fight Night 152 where he earned “Fight Of The Night” honors due to their exciting three round matchup that ended with Manel winning via unanimous decision on June 20th 2021.

Known for his intense fighting style that emphasizes striking power coupled with relentless ground pressure, Manel has established himself as one of the best 125 pound fighters in the world today – earning him nicknames like “The Panther” due to his ferocity inside the octagon combined with technical acumen outside it when cornering other fighters or providing media analysis for fight promotion outlets alike . He is also popular among fans for often partaking in post fight interviews where he shows off some lighthearted humor while giving details about his performances inside cage battles or expressing gratitude towards all supporters who follow him along this journey called Mixed Martial Arts

Fight History

Felipe dos Santos
Manel Kape: Winner
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Sep 09, 2023
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland
293
Alex Perez
Awaiting Outcome
Sat. Mar 25, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen
David Dvorak
Manel Kape: Winner
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Dec 17, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland
Zhalgas Zhumagulov
Manel Kape: Winner
by KO/TKO in Round 1 @ 4:02
Sat. Dec 04, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo
Ode Osbourne
Manel Kape: Winner
by KO/TKO in Round 1 @ 4:44
Sat. Aug 07, 2021
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane
265
Alexandre Pantoja
Manel Kape: Defeated
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Feb 06, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Manel Kape Record?
Manel Kape has a record of 19 wins and 6 losses in the UFC.

Manel Kape Tapology?
Manel Kape is an MMA fighter whose profile is available on Tapology.

Manel Kape Height?
Manel Kape's height is 5′ 6″.

Manel Kape Ufc?
Manel Kape is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's flyweight division.

Manel Kape Sherdog?
Manel "Starboy" Kape is a professional MMA fighter, whose stats, pictures, news, videos, and biography can be found on Sherdog.

Manel Kape Twitter?
Manel Kape's Twitter handle is @ManelKape.

Manel Kape Israel Adesanya?
Manel Kape refused Israel Adesanya's backstage apology at UFC.

Manel Kape Next Fight?
Manel Kape's next fight is at UFC 293.

Manel Kape Ranking?
As of September 12, 2023, Manel Kape is ranked #8 in the UFC flyweight rankings.

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