Quick Info
| Profession | Professional mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | Angolan-Portuguese |
| Date of Birth | 14/11/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Luanda, Angola |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Manel Kape
25/10/2026
The UFC announced a flyweight title fight pairing champion Joshua Van with top contender Manel Kape for its January 30 event in Toronto. Kape had earned the bout with his third-round knockout of Kyoji Horiguchi in June 2026. The fight would be his first UFC championship opportunity.
20/06/2026
Kape defeated Kyoji Horiguchi by third-round TKO at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, avenging a loss from their earlier meeting. The result was his fourth straight UFC finish and strengthened his case as a top flyweight contender.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Manuel Pedro Gomes |
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| Overview | Competes in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has been a professional since 2012. |
| Nickname | Starboy |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 57 kg (125 lb) |
| Reach | 173 cm (68 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Weight Class | Flyweight |
Career
| Organisation | Ultimate Fighting Championship | ||||||
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| Record | 23 wins, 7 losses, 0 draws | ||||||
| Win Methods |
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| Recent Result | Defeated Kyoji Horiguchi by TKO at UFC Fight Night on 20/06/2026 | ||||||
| Notable Wins |
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| Notable Losses | Muhammad Mokaev (unanimous decision, 28/07/2024) | ||||||
| Amateur and Early Career | Had several boxing matches before his first MMA fight at age 14, and made his professional MMA debut at 17. | ||||||
| Previous Promotions |
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| Ranking | Ranked number 1 in the UFC flyweight rankings as of 19/09/2026 | ||||||
| Team | Xtreme Couture | ||||||
| Next Fight | Title challenge against UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van, announced for UFC 333 in Toronto on 30/01/2027 |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Southpaw mixed martial arts striker with a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Fought professionally in boxing before starting his MMA career. | |
| 2. Holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. | |
| 3. Avenged his 2017 submission loss to Kyoji Horiguchi with a third-round stoppage in 2025 at UFC Vegas 119. | |
| 4. Has been publicly calling for a flyweight title opportunity following his 2026 wins. |
