UFC Vegas 103: Asu Almabayev’s Main Event Debut Ends in Controversy, What’s Next for the Surging Flyweight?
Asu Almabayev's impressive 17-fight win streak came to a controversial end as he suffered a third-round TKO loss to Manel Kape, what's next?
UFC Vegas 103 Results: Manel Kape Vs. Asu Almabayev
We look at the results, reactions, video highlights and more from the UFC Vegas 103 main event: Manel Kape Vs. Asu Almabayev, which took place on Saturday, March 1.
Manel Kape says UFC flyweight division needs him to become champion: ‘It needs something spicy’
Following his UFC Vegas 103 win over Asu Almabayev, Manel Kape says the UFC flyweight division needs him as the champion.
Manel Kape calls for title shot after stopping Almabayev at UFC Fight Night
Manel Kape took advantage of his first UFC main event spotlight with an exciting stoppage victory over Asu Almabayev in Saturday’s Fight Night headliner from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
UFC Fight Night 253 results: Manel Kape swarms Asu Almabayev, calls for flyweight title shot
Manel Kape made it look easy in the UFC Fight Night 253 main event, although Asu Almabayev may have a gripe with the outcome.
UFC Fight Night predictions: Full prelim, main card picks for Kape-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 vs Asu Almabayev UFC Vegas 103 result: Controversial third round KO sees new contender emerge at flyweight
After a decision defeat in a bitter grudge match with Muhammad Mokaev last summer at UFC 304 in Manchester, Kape returned to action with a big KO of Bruno Silva in December. Meanwhile in his four UFC outings and 13 outside of the octagon, Almabayev entered on a winning run for the ages.
Matches to Make After UFC Vegas 103
The UFC Vegas 103 main event featured a flyweight showdown between Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev, with both men looking to become a top contender in the division.
'Cheated like crazy': Fighters react to Manel Kape's TKO of Asu Almabayev at UFC Fight Night 253
Originally scheduled to fight former title challenger Brandon Royval, who withdrew due to a concussion, Kape (21-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC) showed he belongs near the top of the weight class when he defeated the surging Asu Almabayev (21-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) by third-round TKO on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Manel Kape chases down Asu Almabayev for finish in main event
Manel Kape grabs the big finish in the main event as he surrounds Asu Almabayev with a flurry of punches.
UFC Vegas 103 results: Manel Kape demolishes Asu Almabayev, makes case for next title shot
The top-ranked flyweight ran through Asu Almabayev with a third-round barrage of strikes on Saturday in the main event of UFC Vegas 103.
Manel Kape demands title shot after dominant victory in UFC Fight Night main event
The main event of UFC Vegas 103 was a matchup between top-ranked flyweight contenders Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev.
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