UFC

Manel “StarBoy”Kape

UFC23-7-0

Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 5"
Weight
125 lbs.
Reach
68"
Nationality
Luanda, Angola
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

55%

352 landed · 643 attempted

Takedown accuracy

38%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-07-27 to 2026-06-20

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Manel Kape Bio

Manel Kape is an active Angolan professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC flyweight division. Known by the nickname “Starboy,” he began training in boxing at age four and started practicing mixed martial arts as a teenager. Kape turned professional in 2012 and has also competed for RIZIN, where he became a bantamweight champion. He holds additional championship credentials from KOC France and Invictus Pro League, according to his UFC profile.

Kape made his UFC debut on February 6, 2021, and has built his UFC career around explosive striking, speed and aggressive finishing sequences. The UFC lists him at 5 feet 5 inches with a 68-inch reach and identifies Kleber Repolho Jiujitsu MMA as his training team. His recent UFC run includes a stoppage of Kyoji Horiguchi on June 20, 2026, a result that strengthened his position among the flyweight division’s leading contenders.

Record
23-7-0
Division
Bantamweight
Fighting style
MMA
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 5"
Weight
125 lbs.
Reach
68"
Leg reach
39.00
Gym / team
AKA Thailand
Nationality
Luanda, Angola
Birth date
Nov 14, 1993 (age 32)
Age
32
Country
Angola

Manel Kape Questions & Answers

What division does Manel Kape compete in?

Manel Kape competes in the UFC flyweight division.

When did Manel Kape make his UFC debut?

Manel Kape made his UFC debut on February 6, 2021.

Where does Manel Kape train?

The UFC lists Manel Kape as training at Kleber Repolho Jiujitsu MMA.

What titles has Manel Kape held?

The UFC identifies Manel Kape as a former RIZIN world champion and also lists championship achievements in KOC France and Invictus Pro League.

What is Manel Kape’s listed height and reach?

Manel Kape is listed at 5 feet 5 inches tall with a 68-inch reach.

How would you describe Manel Kape’s fighting style?

Manel Kape is best known for fast, aggressive striking and powerful finishing ability, while continuing to develop a more complete mixed-martial-arts game.

What was Manel Kape’s most recent documented UFC result?

On June 20, 2026, Manel Kape stopped Kyoji Horiguchi by strikes in the third round at UFC Fight Night.