Kape, known by many as "Starboy," has an impressive record with 20 wins, including 12 by knockout. Alma Bayev comes fresh from a unanimous decision win over Matheus Nicolau, adding to his own eye-catching record of 21 victories. Kape battered Brazil's Bruno Silva in December 2024 and aims to replicate his invigorating win of that fight against Almabayev.
What time is Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev fight
Live coverage for the Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 07:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 04:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 11:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 10:40 AM |
UFC Fight Night 253 takes place on March 1, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 07:40 PM EST. The main event features a flyweight bout between Kape and Almabayev. This fight is scheduled for five rounds.
Please note that the timing of the main event may vary due to the performance of earlier fights on the card. Make sure to check local listings or online updates for your country's start time.
Fighters Details
Manel Kape squares off against Asu Almabayev in a flyweight bout with no belts or titles on the line.
Manel Kape
- Nationality: Angola
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 27
- Record: 20 / 7 / 0
Manel Kape, from Angola, boasts a professional record of 20 wins and 7 losses. He recently defeated Bruno Silva via TKO, showcasing his striking power. Silva had notable experience with 14 wins, which affirms Kape's ability to handle equal competition. His experience plays well in developing strategies against similar opponents.
Asu Almabayev
- Nationality: Kazakhstan
- Height: 163 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 23
- Record: 21 / 2 / 0
Kazakhstan’s Asu Almabayev stands with 21 wins and only 2 losses. He earned a recent unanimous decision win against Matheus Nicolau. Nicolau's record shows weaknesses Almabayev exploits effectively, indicating readiness for tactical fights against top-tier opponents like Kape.
Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev Betting Odds
- Favorite: Manel Kape : 1.5 (-210)
- Underdog: Asu Almabaev : 2.8 (+180)
| Method of victory | Manel Kape | Asu Almabaev |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.0 (+195) | 16.0 (+1500) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.4 (+240) | 3.8 (+275) |
How and where to watch the Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev Fight
You can watch Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev Fight Card
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