Manel Kape is lighting up the UFC Flyweight division with an impressive array of finishes since his 2020 debut.
The Portuguese-Angolan fighter has lit up the UFC with some impressive finishes as he makes his mark on the Flyweight rankings.
Here is everything you need to know about Manel Kape.
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How old is Manel Kape?
Manel Kape was born in Luanda, Angola, on November 14, 1993. As of June 2025, he is 31 years old.
Manel Kape’s height, weight, and reach
Kape stands at 5 feet 5 inches, which is equivalent to 165 cm. He competes in the UFC Flyweight division and usually weighs in at around 125 lbs.
He also has a reach of 68 inches (173 cm).
Manel Kape’s Instagram and X/Twitter
Kape has attracted 123,000 followers on Instagram, with his account bearing the handle manelkape.
Meanwhile, he has another 61,000 followers on X (formerly known as Twitter), with his username being ManelKape.
Manel Kape’s MMA record
| Win-Loss-Draw | (T)KO | Sub |
| 21-7-0 | 13-0 | 5-2 |
Manel Kape’s MMA stats
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 5.04 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 56% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 4.05 |
| Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents’ strikes that did not land) | 58% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 0.42 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 30% |
| Takedown Defense (the % of opponents’ TD attempts that did not land) | 81% |
| Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 0.28 |
Manel Kape’s net worth
Estimates put Kape’s net worth at around $250,000, based on his disclosed purses and bonuses in his UFC career so far.
Manel Kape’s next fight
The “Starboy” does not currently have a fight scheduled. Kape was supposed to face Brandon Royval at UFC 317, but was forced to pull out thanks to a broken foot.
Royval’s opponent was replaced by Joshua Van, and the pair will face off at UFC 317.
Manel Kape vs Muhammad Mokaev
The buildup for Kape’s fight with Muhammad Mokaev was tense, with both men brawling in a hotel in the week leading up to the bout.
This led to a tense, cagey affair that saw Mokaev pull Kape’s shorts mid-fight, grab his eyes, and even land a low blow while the fight continued.
Mokaev won the fight via unanimous decision in what was a controversial result at UFC 304.