While MMA Peers and pundits hope that Dana White gives Manel Kape an opportunity at a title shot as an Angolan Kape takes out bruno silva at UFC Tampa. Today we will discuss about Manel Kape: Rankings| Where is manel kape from| Weight.
Manel Kape: Rankings| Where is manel kape from| Weight
Manuel Pedro Gomes, who is often referred to as Manel Kape was born on the 14th of November, 1993. He is a mixed martial artist of Portuguese descent who was born in Angola. Currently, he is a Flyweight division finalist who competes in the UFC. As a professional since 2012, he has also fought for Cage Fighters, Knock Out Championship and Rizin Fighting Federation in the past. He also has the title of the former Rizin Bantamweight Champion and the former Knock Out Championship Bantamweight champion. November 5th 2024 marks him to have a standing of 9 in the UFC flyweight ranking.
| Born | Manuel Pedro Gomes[1] November 14, 1993 Luanda, Angola[2] |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Starboy |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight (2012–2014, 2021–present) Bantamweight (2014–2019) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm)[3] |
| Fighting out of | Phuket, Thailand |
| Team | AKA Thailand[4] |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 27 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 12 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 5 |
Rankings
Kape was ranked No. 9 as he faced Silva, who was ranked No. 12. There is a possibility of Kape staying in the list at No. 9 during the new ranking updates which are expected on Wednesday. As such, it would appear Kape may be just one more victory away from earning the title shot that he desires so much.
Where is manel kape from
He is of Portuguese descent from Angola. Manel Kape, born Manuel Pedro Gomes on November 14, 1993, is an athlete and a professional mixed martial artist and hails from Angola and Portugal.
Weight
He weighs 56 kg. He has been a professional competitor since 2012, co fighers, Knock Out Championship, and Rizin Fighting Federation. He is a former Rizin Bantamweight champion and a former Knock Out Championship bantamweight champion. Recently, on November 5, 2024, he is ranked #9 on the flyweight rankings in UFC.
