Manel Kape
UFC 336Toronto, Canada
- Pro record 23-7-0
- UFC record 8-3-0
- Outside the UFC 15-4-0
- 4 UFC wins in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 11 bouts · through 2026-06-20
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
11 UFC bouts · 54 division peers
Data through 2026-06-20
8 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2026-06-20
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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Manel Kape Gets Flyweight Title Shot Against Joshua Van in Heated Matchup
Things are heating up between Joshua Van and Manel Kape!! One of the biggest fights in the flyweight division was announced recently as Manel Kape will finally get his title shot against one of the sports biggest stars Joshua Van and this one will be spicy. It's no secret Manel Kape has been one to get on the mic and say things that are going to get the fans talking and now he has his eyes on Joshua Van. The two have been going back and forth with Van bringing up Kape's weight issues and the face he has pulled out before. We can confidently say, it's gonna be good.
Manel Kape Says Joshua Van Would Be Put to Sleep in First Round, Compares Fight to Silva-Griffin
Is Manel Kape making a massive mistake underestimating the champ? 👀⚠️ Fresh off his knockout win over Kyoji Horiguchi, Kape is talking like Joshua Van doesn't even belong in the same cage as him. 👀 🗣️ "This fight is going to be like Anderson Silva against Forrest Griffin... Kyoji would put Van to sleep in the first round." Comparing yourself to prime Anderson Silva is ultimate confidence or dangerous arrogance? 🎥: (@dc_mma)
Frequently asked questions
What is Manel Kape's professional MMA record?
Manel Kape has a professional MMA record of 23-7-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Manel Kape's UFC record?
Manel Kape's UFC record is 8-3-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 15-4-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Manel Kape fight next?
Manel Kape is next scheduled to fight Joshua Van at UFC 336 on January 30, 2027.
How old is Manel Kape?
Manel Kape is 32 years old, born November 14, 1993.
How tall is Manel Kape?
Manel Kape stands 165 cm (5'5") tall, with a 173 cm (68") reach.
Where is Manel Kape from?
Manel Kape is from Angola and competes in the Flyweight division.
What is Manel Kape's UFC ranking?
Manel Kape is ranked #2 in the UFC Flyweight division.
What is Manel Kape's nickname?
Manel Kape is known as "StarBoy".
When was Manel Kape's last fight?
Manel Kape last fought on June 20, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi, defeating Kyoji Horiguchi by KO/TKO in round 3.
What were the scorecards for Manel Kape vs Muhammad Mokaev?
Manel Kape lost to Muhammad Mokaev by unanimous decision at UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 on July 27, 2024. The official scorecards were Derek Cleary 29-28, Darryl Ransom 29-28, Anders Ohlsson 30-27 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Manel Kape vs Felipe dos Santos?
Manel Kape defeated Felipe dos Santos by unanimous decision at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland on September 9, 2023. The official scorecards were Eric Colon 30-27, David Lethaby 29-28, Clemens Werner 29-28 (winner's score first).
Manel Kape scouting report
Manel Kape (Angola) is a 32-year-old flyweight, ranked #2 in the division, who is 23-7 as a pro and 8-3 in the UFC (15-4 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov on February 6, 2021; six of his eight UFC wins came by KO/TKO and two by decision; he has won his last four UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Brandon Royval (now ranked #3 at flyweight), Kyoji Horiguchi (now ranked #5 at flyweight) and Asu Almabayev (now ranked #7 at flyweight). He spends 2.9% of fight time in control (flyweight average: 19.2%; 5th percentile of 54 active flyweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and lands 55.1% of his significant-strike attempts (average: 45.9%; 94th percentile). Next fight: UFC 336 on January 30, 2027, against Joshua Van.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Manel Kape vs the flyweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 11 UFC bouts (2:03:59 of fight time).
| Stat | Kape | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.7580 in 2:03:59 | 3.6 | 90 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 55.1%580 of 1,053 landed | 45.9% | 94 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.9481 in 2:03:59 | 3.7 | 55 |
| Significant strike defense | 57%638 of 1,119 avoided | 53% | 66 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.43 in 2:03:59 | 1.7 | 10 |
| Takedown accuracy | 30%3 of 10 landed | 36.4% | 43 |
| Takedown defense | 78.6%33 of 42 stopped | 58.8% | 86 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.22 in 2:03:59 | 0.7 | 21 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 18 in 2:03:59 | 0.4 | 94 |
| Control time | 2.9%3:38 of 2:03:59 | 19.2% | 5 |
| Average fight time | 11:1611 bouts | 11:07 | 51 |
| Height | 165 cm65″ | 169 cm66.5″ | |
| Reach | 173 cm68″ | 172 cm67.9″ |
- Division average and percentile: 54 active flyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
UFC fight record
UFC record: 8-3
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-3-0Pro record now: 36-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 9-1-0KO/TKOR3 2:42UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. HoriguchiJun 20, 2026Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-3-0Pro record now: 18-9-0UFC record entering: 7-4-0KO/TKOR1 3:18UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. KapeDec 13, 2025Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-3-0Pro record now: 24-3-0UFC record entering: 4-0-0KO/TKOR3 2:16UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. AlmabayevMar 1, 2025Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-3-0Pro record now: 15-8-2 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 5-2-0KO/TKOR3 1:57UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. BuckleyDec 14, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 4-3-0Pro record now: 13-0-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 6-0-0DECUFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2Jul 27, 2024Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0Pro record now: 8-3-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC 293: Adesanya vs. StricklandSep 9, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0Pro record now: 20-6-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. StricklandDec 17, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 14-9-0UFC record entering: 1-2-0KO/TKOR1 4:02UFC Fight Night: Font vs. AldoDec 4, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 13-10-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 1-1-0KO/TKOR1 4:44UFC 265: Lewis vs. GaneAug 7, 2021Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-2-0Pro record now: 19-6-1UFC record entering: 3-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. MuhammadMar 13, 2021Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 30-7-0UFC record entering: 6-3-0DECUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. VolkovFeb 6, 2021Result & stats
