Manel Kape
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CAREER SUMMARY
Manel Kape holds a professional MMA record of 23-7-0. Manel Kape has won 23 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Manel Kape lands 4.68 significant strikes per minute with 55% accuracy and averages 0.36 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 20, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, RIZIN.
Profile
- Height
- 5'5"165 cm
- Weight
- 125 lbs57 kg
- Reach
- 68"173 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- 1993-11-14
- Age
- 32
- Nationality
- Angola
- Birthplace
- Luanda, Angola
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Xtreme Couture · Portugal
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (13 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Manel Kape sits in the top 25.
- #2 Most knockouts, Flyweight6
- #3 Most knockdowns, Flyweight8
- #6 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Flyweight1.0
- #6 Best significant strike accuracy, Flyweight55.1%
- #7 Most finishes, Flyweight6
- #11 Most significant strikes landed, Flyweight580
- #11 Strikes landed per minute, Flyweight4.68
- #11 Most wins, Flyweight8
- #1 Most knockouts, Flyweight6
- #3 Most knockdowns, Flyweight8
- #4 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Flyweight1.0
- #6 Most finishes, Flyweight6
- #6 Best significant strike accuracy, Flyweight55.1%
- #8 Strikes landed per minute, Flyweight4.68
- #8 Most wins, Flyweight8
- #10 Most significant strikes landed, Flyweight580
Bonus résumé
Manel Kape has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.
- ★ POTNvs Kyoji Horiguchi · UFC Fight Night: Kape vs HoriguchiJun 20, 2026
- ★ POTNvs Brandon Royval · UFC Fight Night: Royval vs KapeDec 13, 2025
- ★ POTNvs Asu Almabayev · UFC Fight Night: Kape vs AlmabayevMar 1, 2025
- ★ FOTNvs Felipe dos Santos · UFC 293: Adesanya vs StricklandSep 10, 2023
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Manel Kape earns per fight.
Career history
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Kape vs Horiguchi· Jun 20, 2026· Flyweight· 23-7 vs 36-6POTNTKOR3 · 2:42
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape· Dec 13, 2025· Flyweight· 22-7 vs 17-9POTNTKOR1 · 3:18
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev· Mar 1, 2025· Flyweight· 21-7 vs 21-3POTNTKOR3 · 2:16
- WINvs Bruno SilvaUFCUFC Fight Night: Covington vs Buckley· Dec 14, 2024· Flyweight· 20-7 vs 14-6-2TKOR3 · 1:57
- LOSSUFCUFC 304: Edwards vs Muhammad 2· Jul 28, 2024· Flyweight· 19-7 vs 12-0UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 293: Adesanya vs Strickland· Sep 10, 2023· Flyweight· 19-6 vs 7-1FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs David DvorakUFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Strickland· Dec 17, 2022· Flyweight· 18-6 vs 20-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo· Dec 4, 2021· Flyweight· 17-6 vs 14-6TKOR1 · 4:02
- WINvs Ode OsbourneUFCUFC 265: Lewis vs Gane· Aug 7, 2021· Flyweight· 16-6 vs 9-4TKOR1 · 4:44
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Muhammad· Mar 13, 2021· Flyweight· 15-6 vs 16-2-1SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov· Feb 6, 2021· Flyweight· 15-5 vs 23-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Kai AsakuraRIZINRIZIN 20· Dec 31, 2019· Bantamweight· 15-4 vs 14-2TKOR2 · 0:38
- WINRIZINRIZIN 18· Aug 18, 2019· Bantamweight· 14-4 vs 23-14-2KOR2 · 1:36
- WINRIZINRIZIN 15· Apr 21, 2019· 128 lb Catchweight· 13-4 vs 12-3-2TKOR2 · 3:59
- LOSSvs Yuta SasakiRIZINRIZIN 14· Dec 31, 2018· 130 lb Catchweight· 12-4 vs 22-6-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINRIZINRIZIN 13· Sep 30, 2018· Flyweight· 12-3 vs 14-6-1SUBR3 · 4:27
- LOSSvs Kai AsakuraRIZINRIZIN 10· May 6, 2018· 130 lb Catchweight· 11-3 vs 10-1SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSRIZINRizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: Final Round· Dec 31, 2017· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 22-2SUBR3 · 4:27
- WINvs Ian McCallRIZINRizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round· Dec 29, 2017· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 13-6-1TKOR1 · 1:46
- WINRIZINRizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Men's Bantamweight & Women's Tournament: Aki No Jin· Oct 15, 2017· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 2-3TKOR1 · 1:11
- WINvs Francisco AsprillaPortugal Regional· Apr 27, 2015· 9-1 vs 4-7TKO
- WINvs Antoine GallinaroKnock Out Championship· Apr 18, 2015· 8-1 vs 7-4SUB
- WINvs Miguel ValverdePortugal Regional· Dec 19, 2014· 7-1 vs 5-6SUB
- WINvs Daniel BarezAFL 2 Madrid· Nov 29, 2014· Flyweight· 6-1 vs 3-2SUBR1 · 3:25
- WINvs Hicham RachidInvictus Pro League 1· Jul 27, 2014· Bantamweight· 5-1 vs 2-2TKOR1 · 2:42
- LOSSvs Souk KhampasathKnock Out Championship· Apr 5, 2014· 4-1 vs 5-5-1SUB
- WINvs TBAPortugal Regional· Jul 28, 2013· 4-0DEC
- WINvs TBAPortugal Regional· Feb 3, 2013· 3-0SUB
- WINvs TBAPortugal Regional· Nov 4, 2012· 2-0TKO
- WINvs TBAPortugal Regional· May 13, 2012· 1-0TKO
Official UFC Ranking
Manel Kape's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #2 Flyweight
- Meta rank
- #1 Flyweight
- Peak
- #2 Flyweight
- First ranked
- Dec 6, 2021
- Times ranked
- 204
Flyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1824▲21
- Peak
- 1824Jun 20, 2026
- Rated fights
- 26
Frequently asked questions
When does Manel Kape fight next?
Manel Kape has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Manel Kape's record?
Manel Kape's professional MMA record is 23-7-0.
Who is Manel Kape fighting next?
Manel Kape's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Manel Kape fight last?
Manel Kape most recently fought Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Horiguchi on Saturday, June 20, 2026, WIN (TKO).
What weight class does Manel Kape fight in?
Manel Kape fights at Flyweight.
Is Manel Kape ranked in the UFC?
Manel Kape is currently ranked #2 in the UFC Flyweight division.
How many knockouts does Manel Kape have?
Manel Kape has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Manel Kape won?
Manel Kape has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Manel Kape?
Manel Kape is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.
How much does Manel Kape weigh?
Manel Kape weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).
What is Manel Kape's reach?
Manel Kape has a reach of 68" (173 cm).
How old is Manel Kape?
Manel Kape is 32 years old (born Nov 14, 1993).
Where is Manel Kape from?
Manel Kape is from Angola.