Manel Kape vs. Bruno Silva – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 63: Covington vs. Buckley is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Manel “StarBoy” Kape will take on Bruno “Bulldog” Silva in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 63 card.

Kape brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 68″ reach. In contrast, Silva, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 65″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 53% striking accuracy, Kape has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.44 per minute. On the other hand, Silva boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.32 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Manel Kape vs. Bruno Silva matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 31-year-old, Manel Kape is coming in with a 19-7-0 record. Kape will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Muhammad Mokaev at UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 in July.

Silva, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Manel Kape on July 27, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba and holds a 14-5-2 (1 NC) record.

Manel Kape has a southpaw fighting stance with an 68″ reach. The 34-year-old Bruno Silva is an orthodox fighter with a 65″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Manel Kape stats

→ Kape’s striking accuracy is 53%.
→ Kape lands 4.44 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kape’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Kape’s takedown average is 0.54 per 15 minutes.
→ Kape’s takedown defense is 73%.

Kape comes in with 53% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.44 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Silva fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 3.32 significant strikes per minute. Manel Kape also has a 33% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.54 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Silva’s 2.26 takedowns and 60% takedown accuracy.

Bruno Silva stats

→ Silva’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Silva lands 3.32 significant strikes per minute.
→ Silva’s takedown accuracy is 28%.
→ Silva’s takedown average is 2.26 per 15 minutes.
→ Silva’s takedown defense is 60%.

Bruno spent, on average, 9:28 minutes in the Octagon, and Manel has an average fight time of 11:58 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Manel or Bruno? Sound off in the comments.

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