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.

This Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card lost its opening matchup before the event’s weigh-ins even got underway. Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev Headline UFC Vegas 103 Taking place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas,

Despite the opponent switch, Manel Kape still sees his fight at UFC Fight Night 253 as a title eliminator contest.

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No. 6-ranked flyweight contender, Manel Kape, will continue his march toward the elusive 125-pound title shot when he collides with No. 8-ranked bruiser, Asu Almabayev, when the promotion returns to its APEX facility in March.