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Manel Kape is the former Rizin bantamweight champion who is currently in the UFC, here is everything you need to know about the Angolan, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements

Manel Kape facts

Birth PlaceLuanda, Angola
Father’s NameTo be updated
Mother’s NameTo be updated
Star SignScorpio
Net Worth (2023)$250,000
Last Fight Earnings$44,500
Age29
Date of BirthNovember 14, 1993
EducationTo be updated
NationalityAngolan
MMA DebutMay 13, 2012
MMA Record18-6
DivisionsFlyweight/Bantamweight
AchievementsFormer Rizin Bantamweight Champion
PartnerJulia Kukharchuk (rumoured)
ChildrenNone
EndorsementsThe Dice Team
Social MediaInstagram

Very few fighters from Angola have made it big in the mixed martial arts scene. Manel Kape is right up there. The former Rizin bantamweight champion is now looking forward to leaving a mark in the UFC.

Manel Kape Net Worth and Payouts

Manel Kape has a net worth of approximately $250,000.

Manel Kape is a former RIZIN Champion
Manel Kape is a former RIZIN Champion (Twitter)

For his first UFC fight, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov, Kape made just $13,500 due to a unanimous decision loss against Alexandre Pantoja.

His biggest payday was his most recent fight against Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC on ESPN: Font vs Aldo. Kape knocked out Zhumagulov and went home with $44,500 in his bank.

Manel Kape MMA career and UFC record

Manel Kape made his MMA debut at Cage Fighters 2 in May 2012. He took on Artur Gomes and knocked him out in the first round.

He won his next three fights at Cage Fighters as well. Kape then moved to Knock Out Championship and suffered his first career loss, against Souksavanh Khampasath.

Manel Kape
Manel Kape (R) (Credits: UFC)

Kape bounced back with seven-straight wins across several promotions that also saw him become the KOC Bantamweight Champion and also move to Rizin Fighting Federation.

His next loss came in the Rizin World Grand Prix: Final Round against Kyoji Horiguchi. Kape lost his next fight as well – against Kai Asakura.

However, Kape showed remarkable bouncebackability and won the Rizin Bantamweight championship at Rizin 20. He knocked Kai Asakura in a rematch to win the title.

Kape then joined the UFC. He made his debut at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs Volkov in February 2021.

He lost his first two fights in the UFC before going on to post two successive victories.

His first UFC win came against Ode’ Osbourne at UFC 265.

Kape is also known for hitting the CR7 (Cristiano Ronaldo) Siuuuu celebration after his wins.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKOFWwmCHy8

Kape’s MMA record is 17 wins and 6 defeats.

Manel Kape Family, Personal Life and Endorsements

Manel Kape was born on the 14th of November, 1993 in Luanda, Angola. Not much is known about Kape’s parents. Any information once available will be updated soon.

Kape is believed to be single, judging by his social media accounts. But Julia Kukharchuk seems to be a woman he is quite close with. (Speculative).

He endorses The Dice Team.

FAQs about Manel Kape

(Q) What is Manel Kape’s net worth?

Manel Kape has a net worth of approximately $250,000.

(Q) When was Manel Kape born?

Manel Kape was born on the 14th of November, 1993.

(Q) Where was Manel Kape born?

Manel Kape was born in Luanda, Angola.

(Q) How old is Manel Kape?

Manel Kape is 29 years old.

(Q) When did Manel Kape make his UFC debut?

Manel Kape made his UFC debut on the 6th of February, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov.

(Q) Who is Manel Kape’s girlfriend?

Manel Kape is believed to be dating Julia Kukharchuk.

(Q) What is Manel Kape’s MMA record?

Manel Kape’s MMA record is 18 wins and 6 losses.

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