Flyweight#2 RankedACTIVE
Manel Kape
21-7
3 Win Streak
Age
31
Height
5'5"
Weight
126 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
12:00
Gym
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
UFC Record
7-3(10 bouts)
Wins By
5 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R3 4
Last 5
WLWWW
Finish Rate
86%
Bonuses
3
Style
MMA
Location
Angola
Last Fight2025-12-13
BR
W - Brandon Royval
KO/TKOR1 3:18
Punches to Head On Ground
Opponent Last Bout
L - Manel KapeKO/TKOR1 3:18· Punches to Head On Ground
Fight History
WIN
BR
vs Brandon Royval
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 3:18
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:18
LOSS
AP
vs Alexandre Pantoja
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AA
vs Asu Almabayev
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 2:16
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 2:16
WIN
BS
vs Bruno Silva
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 1:57
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 1:57
WIN
DD
vs David Dvorak
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
ZZ
vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:02
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:02
LOSS
MN
vs Matheus Nicolau
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
MM
vs Muhammad Mokaev
UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2· 2024-07-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
Fd
vs Felipe dos Santos
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland· 2023-09-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
OO
vs Ode Osbourne
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane· 2021-08-07
KO/TKO
Flying Knee Head
R1 4:44
KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R1 4:44
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Leg Kick Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.0/min
Grappling
0.42 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Manel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
25 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+68% vs div avg
68%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Damage Events
48%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
44%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
40%
Jabs
36%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (68%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (128%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 260% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
5
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#13
60% of KOs
Flying Knee Head
#21
20% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
20% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head At Distance (3x, 60% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (9/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 86% of wins end in finish (13 KO + 5 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 81% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (165% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#6 of 32
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
Division Rank#11 of 32
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
52% acc90%
Clinch
84% acc4%
Ground
68% acc6%
Striking Differential+0.99/min
5.04 landed/min4.05 absorbed/min
5.04
Landed/Min
4.05
Absorbed/Min
0.83
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed544
Sig. Strikes Attempted974
Key Insights
Manel is a distance-first striker, with 90% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 68% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 90% of output at range with 52% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 12.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
30%
Low
Division Rank#20 of 32
0%100%
TD Defense
81%
Elite
Division Rank#6 of 32
0%100%
TD Success Rate
20%
Landed
2
Defended
8
Total
10
0.42
TD / 15min
0.28
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
10
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
20
Attempted
30%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.42/15min).
Elite TD defense (81%).
5 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (30%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,088
1.56
Ratio
Absorbed
698
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
12/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
27.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.0
Standing %
97%
R3 vs R1 Output
165%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.56x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (27.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 165% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
0:06
R2 Control
0:08
R3 Control
0:13
R1 to Final
+30%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+5.4pp
Body
+0.6pp
Leg
-6.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.2pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#3
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#23
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#6
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#11
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#6
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#27
of 32
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#24
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#13
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2952
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 6
33% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights