Kape (21-7 MMA, 7-3 UFC) scored a TKO win over Asu Almabayev (21-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) in this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 253 main event to emerge as a title contender. “Starboy” is 6-1 in his past seven fights.

MMA Knockout has you covered with live results and highlights from all the action at UFC Fight Night: Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev.

Kape is perhaps the best athlete in the Flyweight division, with striking his strong suit and takedowns what he is looking to avoid. Kape defends takedowns at a 77 percent clip, the eighth-best figure in UFC history, while Almabayev will certainly attempt to push the pace with his cardio and tire out his opponent.

Manel Kape believes the UFC flyweight division is in need of him as champion following his TKO win at UFC Fight Night 253.

This Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card lost its opening matchup before the event’s weigh-ins even got underway. Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev Headline UFC Vegas 103 Taking place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas,

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.

The first UFC event of March took place in Las Vegas last night. With a lack of fanfare behind it, it's safe to say this wasn't a big show.

UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!

Manel Kape called for a title shot following his latest win. Should UFC grant it? We discuss on “Spinning Back Clique.”

The UFC's first event of March is now in the books. Last night's show wasn't a marquee one, but it may have produced a title challenger.