Manel Kape
UFC 2021–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 83.0
Scouting report
Manel "StarBoy" Kape entered the UFC as a former RIZIN champion. Born in Luanda, Angola and fighting out of Porto, Portugal, he relies on head movement, flying knees, and knockout finishes. His 88 Boxing and 88 Cardio ratings support an 83 Overall score.
Peak ratings
By edition
Kape dropped decisions to Alexandre Pantoja and Matheus Nicolau in early 2021, then rebounded with first-round knockouts of Ode Osbourne via flying knee and Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC on ESPN 31 in Las Vegas. His hand speed and striking are reflected in an 86 Boxing and 84 Kickboxing score.
Kape won decisions over David Dvorak and Felipe dos Santos, the latter a Fight of the Night at UFC 293 in Sydney in 2023. In July 2024 at UFC 304 in Manchester, he dropped a decision to Muhammad Mokaev. His striking arsenal is reflected in an 88 Boxing and 86 Kickboxing.
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