Manel Kape
1126 ELO #101"StarBoy"
Sensible Hypothetical Matchups
No fight is booked yet. These active Flyweight fighters are a similar age (within 8 years) and ELO (closest to 1126), and have not fought Manel Kape before.
| Opponent | Age | ELO | Δ ELO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moreno | 32 | 1112 | 14 |
| Amir Albazi | 32 | 1046 | 80 |
| Carlos Hernandez | 32 | 960 | 166 |
| Kai Kara-France | 33 | 1063 | 63 |
| Joseph Morales | 31 | 1046 | 80 |
| Steve Erceg | 31 | 1045 | 81 |
Fight Results Breakdown
Fighter Profile
In the upcoming UFC Fight Night on December 13, 2025, Manel Kape (ELO: 1086) is set to face Brandon Royval (ELO: 1026). Kape, with an impressive MMA record of 21-7-0 and a UFC record of 6-3-0, is the favorite in this matchup. His recent form shows a strong performance, winning four out of his last five fights.
Kape's takedown accuracy stands at 30%, while Royval's is significantly higher at 75%. However, Kape's striking accuracy of 55% is more effective compared to Royval's 41%. With a difference of 60 ELO points in their ratings, Kape is favored due to his superior striking and slightly better takedown success rate.
If betting odds are available, they would likely reflect Kape as the favorite, given the ELO difference and statistical comparison between the two fighters. However, it's essential to remember that while statistics can provide insight, they don't guarantee the outcome of a fight, which can be influenced by various factors such as strategy, mental preparation, and unexpected events.
Biggest Win
Physical & Background Stats
Performance Statistics
Manel Kape Fight History
No defeats in this fight history.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi | Kyoji Horiguchi | 3 | Win |
| 2025-12-13 | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape | Brandon Royval | 1 | Win |
| 2025-03-01 | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev | Asu Almabayev | 3 | Win |
| 2024-12-14 | UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley | Bruno Silva | 3 | Win |
| 2024-07-27 | UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 | Muhammad Mokaev | 3 | Loss |
| 2023-09-09 | UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland | Felipe dos Santos | 3 | Win |
| 2022-12-17 | UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland | David Dvorak | 3 | Win |
| 2021-12-04 | UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo | Zhalgas Zhumagulov | 1 | Win |
| 2021-08-07 | UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane | Ode Osbourne | 1 | Win |
| 2021-03-13 | UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad | Matheus Nicolau | 3 | Loss |
| 2021-02-06 | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov | Alexandre Pantoja | 3 | Loss |
ELO Progression Over Time
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Manel Kape ELO Rating Calculation
| Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | Kyoji Horiguchi | 1128 | Win | +22 | 1126 |
| 2025-12-13 | Brandon Royval | 1026 | Win | +18 | 1104 |
| 2025-03-01 | Asu Almabayev | 1066 | Win | +21 | 1086 |
| 2024-12-14 | Bruno Silva | 1038 | Win | +21 | 1065 |
| 2024-07-27 | Muhammad Mokaev | 1107 | Loss | -14 | 1044 |
| 2023-09-09 | Felipe dos Santos | 1000 | Win | +14 | 1058 |
| 2022-12-17 | David Dvorak | 1034 | Win | +16 | 1044 |
| 2021-12-04 | Zhalgas Zhumagulov | 990 | Win | +20 | 1028 |
| 2021-08-07 | Ode Osbourne | 1005 | Win | +22 | 1008 |
| 2021-03-13 | Matheus Nicolau | 1021 | Loss | 0 | 986 |
| 2021-02-06 | Alexandre Pantoja | 1048 | Loss | -14 | 986 |