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Again fails in big spot
Kape lost to Muhammad Mokaev via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 27-30) at UFC 304 on Saturday in Manchester, England.
ANALYSIS
A fight which began with a ton of bad blood between these two ended up being a total snoozer. Kape did a nice job defensively, defending 5-of-8 takedown attempts and only allowing 2:11 worth of control time to Mokaev, but he landed just 20 significant strikes over the course of 15 minutes. It was shockingly low output from a guy that was expected to have a massive edge on the feet, and it simply wasn't enough to get the job done. Kape has far more ability than his 4-3 career record in the UFC would lead you to believe, but he's had zero success against better competition. There's room for immediate advancement in a thin flyweight division, but Kape certainly hasn't take advantage of the opportunity.
A fight which began with a ton of bad blood between these two ended up being a total snoozer. Kape did a nice job defensively, defending 5-of-8 takedown attempts and only allowing 2:11 worth of control time to Mokaev, but he landed just 20 significant strikes over the course of 15 minutes. It was shockingly low output from a guy that was expected to have a massive edge on the feet, and it simply wasn't enough to get the job done. Kape has far more ability than his 4-3 career record in the UFC would lead you to believe, but he's had zero success against better competition. There's room for immediate advancement in a thin flyweight division, but Kape certainly hasn't take advantage of the opportunity.
Facing Mokaev in July
Kape will fight Muhammad Mokaev in a flyweight bout at UFC 304 in Manchester, England on July 27, per Jed Meshew of MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
Kape will head into Manchester riding a four-fight win streak in UFC. "Starboy" will be put to the test, taking on the unbeaten Mokaev with both a size and reach disadvantage. The five-foot-five Angolan should not be counted out, however, as his 11 professional wins by KO/TKO show his considerable stopping power.
Kape will head into Manchester riding a four-fight win streak in UFC. "Starboy" will be put to the test, taking on the unbeaten Mokaev with both a size and reach disadvantage. The five-foot-five Angolan should not be counted out, however, as his 11 professional wins by KO/TKO show his considerable stopping power.
Won't fight Nicolau
Kape won't fight Matheus Nicolau on April 27 in the main event of UFC Vegas 91 and will be replaced by Alex Perez.
ANALYSIS
The reasons for Kape's withdrawal are unclear, but this means his return to the octagon is being delayed -- again. Now, there's no sign as to when Kape will be fighting again. He owns a 19-6 record as a pro and 4-2 at the UFC level. For what is worth, Kape has had many fight cancellations in the last couple of years, leaving him to fight only once in 2022 and once more in 2023.
The reasons for Kape's withdrawal are unclear, but this means his return to the octagon is being delayed -- again. Now, there's no sign as to when Kape will be fighting again. He owns a 19-6 record as a pro and 4-2 at the UFC level. For what is worth, Kape has had many fight cancellations in the last couple of years, leaving him to fight only once in 2022 and once more in 2023.
Will still fight Nicolau
Kape is set to face Matheus Nicolau on April 27 in the main event of UFC Vegas 91, Alex Behunin of MMA Mania reports.
ANALYSIS
Kape was expected to fight Nicolau on Jan. 13, but the bout was called off after Nicolau missed weight one day before the event. Both fighters are now slated to meet again in April, and providing no one misses weight this time, Kape will aim to extend his winning streak to five fights.
Kape was expected to fight Nicolau on Jan. 13, but the bout was called off after Nicolau missed weight one day before the event. Both fighters are now slated to meet again in April, and providing no one misses weight this time, Kape will aim to extend his winning streak to five fights.
Misses weight, fight canceled
Kape's scheduled fight versus Matheus Nicolau was canceled after Kape missed weight Friday, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Kape weighed in at 129.5 pounds Friday -- 3.5 pounds over the flyweight limit. It's a tough break for Kape, who was sitting as a -275 favorite to take down Nicolau. Kape will now have to wait a bit longer for another chance to extend his winning streak to five.
Kape weighed in at 129.5 pounds Friday -- 3.5 pounds over the flyweight limit. It's a tough break for Kape, who was sitting as a -275 favorite to take down Nicolau. Kape will now have to wait a bit longer for another chance to extend his winning streak to five.