Tag: Manel Kape

UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview

2022 proved to be another busy year for the UFC. They signed dozens of names, and their roster currently sits at 591 fighters. They hosted 42 events, in five different countries (USA, England, France, United Arab Emirates, and Singapore). They had 19 title fights and crowned 10 new champions in the process. Some things changed … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview →

Rogerio Bontorin Hospitalized, Pulled From UFC 275 Fight Against Manel Kape

An anticipated fight between flyweights Rogerio Bontorin and Manel Kape won't happen at UFC 275 this weekend. Bontorin has been pulled from his June 11th fight against Kape, as he was admitted to a local hospital in recent hours. The reason for his hospitalization, which was first reported by Marcel Dorff of Eurosport, is not … Continue reading Rogerio Bontorin Hospitalized, Pulled From UFC 275 Fight Against Manel Kape →

Manel Kape Reaches Agreement With NAC, Remains Eligible To Compete At UFC 275

UFC flyweight Manel Kape has struck an agreement with the Nevada Athletic Commission that will allow him to avoid major penalties for a recent drug test. In a meeting held this week with the commission, Kape agreed to do two drug tests for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency between April to September. If the tests both … Continue reading Manel Kape Reaches Agreement With NAC, Remains Eligible To Compete At UFC 275 →

Manel Kape vs. Rogerio Bontorin Set For UFC 275

Flyweights Manel Kape and Rogerio Bontorin are expected to meet at UFC's June 12th pay-per-view event, per an announcement made by the promotion Wednesday. The high-ranked bantamweights are expected to compete on UFC 275, which is scheduled to take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. Kape is getting the new booking shortly after … Continue reading Manel Kape vs. Rogerio Bontorin Set For UFC 275 →

Manel Kape Pulled From April 23rd Fight Against Sumudaerji

Manel Kape won't be competing this weekend. The former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion has been withdrawn from his fight against Sumudaerji, per an announcement made Thursday. The fight was scheduled for April 23rd at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Kape claims that his withdrawal from the card is due to a drug test … Continue reading Manel Kape Pulled From April 23rd Fight Against Sumudaerji →

Sumudaerji vs. Manel Kape Booked For April 23rd UFC Card

Flyweights Sumudaerji and Manel Kape are expected to meet at UFC's April 23rd card. The fight, which is joining a UFC event that doesn't have a confirmed location currently, was announced by both fighters via social media recently. Kape is fighting Sumudaerji after a busy rookie year in the UFC. Kape had a rough start … Continue reading Sumudaerji vs. Manel Kape Booked For April 23rd UFC Card →

UFC on ESPN 31: Font vs. Aldo Live Coverage

Former UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo will attempt to end the winning streak of rising bantamweight Rob Font on Saturday night, facing him in the main event of a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The card on Saturday night is set to have 13 fights in total. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 31: Font vs. Aldo Live Coverage →

Both Coming Off First UFC Win, Manel Kape and Zhalgas Zhumagulov Matched For December 4th Card

Both coming off their first UFC win, Manel Kape and Zhalgas Zhumagulov have been paired for the promotion's December 4th card. The matchup was confirmed by MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee on Tuesday. The flyweight bout joins a "Fight Night" card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Both flyweights … Continue reading Both Coming Off First UFC Win, Manel Kape and Zhalgas Zhumagulov Matched For December 4th Card →