With Brandon Royval injured and out of UFC Vegas 103, Manel Kape will now face Asu Almabayev in the main event on March 1 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
Brandon Royval’s out of UFC Vegas 103 due to injury. So, Manel Kape’s got a new opponent.
Kape, the flyweight contender, is now set to face Asu Almabayev. A rising star with a 21-2 record. This showdown’s happening on March 1 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
News confirmed by MMA Fighting—thanks to Sportilinet’s initial report. It’s still the main event, folks!
In the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, Kape sits at No. 10. Almabayev? He’s trailing at No. 14.
Almabayev’s journey to this fight has been wild. Initially lined up against Steve Erceg, he then got paired with Brandon Moreno for UFC’s Mexico City return. But wait, there’s more!
He was also matched against Allan Nascimento. Then Royval’s injury opened the door for Kape. Now, Almabayev gets his big break against a formidable foe.
Since joining UFC, Almabayev’s been unstoppable—4-0! Wins over Ode Osbourne and Matheus Nicolau included. Yet Kape presents his toughest challenge yet.
Kape (20-7) has his eyes on a title shot. Almabayev stands in his way as they headline on March 1. Exciting times ahead!