UFC Fight Night 253 unfolds at UFC Apex in Las Vegas with Manel Kape taking on Asu Almabayev in the main event flyweight match. The fighters, from Angola and Kazakhstan respectively, face off to display skills and resilience honed over numerous victories.
Manel "Starboy" Kape is a seasoned fighter with 20 wins, learning from recent bouts against Bruno Silva with a TKO victory. Asu "Zulfikhar" Almabayev earned 21 wins, most recently defeating Matheus Nicolau by unanimous decision. Both fighters' records indicate robust adaptability, making this fight challenging and engaging due to their extensive experience against tough opponents.
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 | 07:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
UFC Fight Night 253 takes place tonight, March 01, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event features a flyweight bout between Kape and Almabayev. The event starts at 07:00 PM EST.
The fight card includes five rounds in the main event. The timing of the main event can vary depending on how long the earlier fights last. It's best to keep an eye on the schedule as it progresses.
For viewers in different time zones, refer to your local start times to ensure you don't miss any action.
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 Betting Odds
- Favorite: Manel Kape : 1.5 (-215)
- Underdog: Asu Almabaev : 2.9 (+185)
| Method of victory | Manel Kape | Asu Almabaev |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.0 (+200) | 19.0 (+1800) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.1 (+210) | 3.7 (+270) |
Manel Kape stands as the favorite with odds at 1.5 (-215). Asu Almabaev is the underdog with 2.9 (+185). A $100 bet on Almabaev could return a $185 profit, making him a riskier choice. Bettors placing $215 on Kape would gain $100 if he wins.
Kape's knockout odds sit at 3.0 (+200), hinting at potential fireworks. Almabaev boasts longer knockout odds at 19.0 (+1800), presenting a rare chance for a big win.
A decision victory for Kape offers odds of 3.1 (+210), while Almabaev claims decision odds of 3.7 (+270).
Fighters Details
Manel Kape
- Nationality: Angola
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 27
- Record: 20 / 7 / 0
Asu Almabayev
- Nationality: Kazakhstan
- Height: 163 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 23
- Record: 21 / 2 / 0
Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev Fight Card
- Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev
- Cody Brundage vs Julian Marquez
- Nasrat Haqparast vs Esteban Ribovics
- Austen Lane vs Mario Pinto
- Hyder Amil vs William Gomis
- Danny Barlow vs Sam Patterson
- Ricardo Ramos vs Jose Mariscal
- Andrea Lee vs J.J. Aldrich
- Danny Silva vs Lucas Almeida
- Charles Johnson vs Ramazonbek Temirov
