Manel Kape has lived up to the high expectations of MMA fans since joining the UFC, securing his second consecutive finish against a ranked opponent. Following his victory over Asu Almabayev at UFC Vegas 103, Kape expressed his desire for a title opportunity. The question is, should he be granted a title shot?
In the post-fight show analysis of the recent UFC event, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck discussed the fight card, Kape’s dominant performance against Almabayev, and the controversy surrounding potential missed eye pokes during the fights. The discussion also covered Kape’s potential next steps and whether a championship fight should be next for him. Additionally, the show reviewed bonus winners, the exciting fight between Cody Brundage and Julian Marquez, the potential of rising contenders like Chepe Mariscal and Sam Patterson, the close split decision outcomes on the main card, and Andrea Lee’s record-breaking sixth consecutive loss.
