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UFC Fight Night results: Manel Kape finishes Asu Almabayev by TKO

By LockerRoom Team March 3, 2025

Flyweight contender Manel Kape delivered a dominant performance in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev, stopping Asu Almabayev via TKO at 2:16 of the third round. Kape controlled the fight with superior striking, ultimately ending Almabayev’s 17-fight win streak.

“Who’s next?” Kape said after the fight. “You guys thought I was scared because he’s a wrestler? I can wrestle, I can stand with anyone in this division. Pantoja, Kai Kara-France, be ready. I’m gonna steal that belt like I steal candy for my daughter.”

Brundage rallies for first-round TKO in co-main event

In the co-main event, Cody Brundage and Julian Marquez engaged in a wild, back-and-forth middleweight battle that ended in the first round. Marquez appeared close to finishing the fight before Brundage mounted a comeback, scoring a TKO at 4:45 of the opening round.

“I think people question if I’ve got a fighter’s heart, and I think I showed it tonight,” Brundage said. “I had to get close to losing the dream to realize how bad I really wanted it.”

Hyder Amil shines for the Philippines

Filipino featherweight Hyder Amil secured a split-decision victory over William Gomis after a grueling three-round war. Despite absorbing heavy strikes early, Amil’s relentless pressure and a crucial takedown in the final round earned him the win.

“I fought through injuries—a torn MCL, a torn bicep. If I come in healthy, no one can stop me,” Amil said. “To all the Filipino fans, Mabuhay!”

Bonuses

  • Fight of the Night: Nasrat Haqparast vs. Esteban Ribovics
  • Performance of the Night: Manel Kape, Mario Pinto

Official Results

Main Event

  • Manel Kape def. Asu Almabayev via TKO (strikes) at 2:16 of Round 3

Co-Main Event

  • Cody Brundage def. Julian Marquez via TKO (strikes) at 4:45 of Round 1

Main Card

  • Nasrat Haqparast def. Esteban Ribovics via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Hyder Amil def. William Gomis via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Sam Patterson def. Danny Barlow via KO (strikes) at 3:10 of Round 1

Prelims

  • Mario Pinto def. Austen Lane via KO (right hand) at 0:39 of Round 2
  • Chepe Mariscal def. Ricardo Ramos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Danny Silva def. Lucas Almeida via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • JJ Aldrich def. Andrea Lee via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Ramazan Temirov def. Charles Johnson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)