MANEL KAPE

Hailing from Angola, Manel Kape competes within the flyweight ranks of the UFC. He holds prior experience as a RIZIN Bantamweight Champion, earning a reputation for his dynamic movement and forceful striking ability. He currently refines his craft at the American Kickboxing Academy, where he works with high-level training partners. During his tenure in the organization, he has secured significant victories against competitors such as Ode' Osbourne and Zhalgas Zhumagulov.

Kape enters this matchup holding a professional record of 20-8-0. His performance leading up to this contest includes a recent unanimous decision defeat against Felipe dos Santos. Prior to that setback, he enjoyed a winning streak consisting of three straight unanimous decision victories over Maheshate and David Dvorak, as well as a technical knockout finish against Zhalgas Zhumagulov.