UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev
United States
Main Card • Final
Portugal
R3, 2:16
Performance of the Night
Kazakhstan
R1, 4:45
Morocco
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Argentina
Philippines
R3, 5:00
Senegal
England
R1, 3:10
Prelims • Final
R2, 0:39
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Uzbekistan
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night ($50,000 each): Nasrat Haqparast and Esteban Ribovics each earned $50,000 for their ferocious lightweight war featuring over 700 combined strike attempts.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Manel Kape earned $50,000 for his clinical third-round TKO over top contender Asu Almabayev. Undefeated newcomer Mario Pinto captured $50,000 for his thunderous 39-second second-round knockout of Austen Lane in his promotional debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $90,000 | $90,000 | $50,000 | $230,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | $50,000 | $220,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $130,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | — | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $70,000 | — | — | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $33,400 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $13,600 | — | — | $13,600 |
*Purses are compiled from disclosed Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) guidelines, established contractual payouts, and reporting. Lucas Almeida weighed in at 148 pounds, missing the featherweight non-title limit by 2 pounds; he was fined 20% of his purse ($3,400), which was awarded to Danny Silva. Total estimated payouts include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev
Manel Kape halted Asu Almabayev’s eight-year, 16-fight professional winning streak with a decisive third-round TKO, claiming his fifth promotional finish.
Esteban Ribovics (436 attempts) and Nasrat Haqparast (273 attempts) combined for 709 total strikes, setting one of the highest 3-round lightweight striking outputs in modern UFC history.
Portuguese heavyweight Mario Pinto kept his spotless record intact (13-0), flatlining Austen Lane in just 39 seconds of Round 2 to secure Performance of the Night honors in his UFC debut.
Andrea Lee tied the record for the most consecutive decision losses in UFC women’s flyweight history (6) following her three-round clash against JJ Aldrich.
Chepe Mariscal improved to 5-0 inside the Octagon, out-landing Ricardo Ramos 125-37 and sweeping all three judges’ scorecards 30-27.
Ramazan Temirov continued his rapid rise in the 125-pound division, earning a 29-28 unanimous decision across all scorecards against flyweight veteran Charles Johnson.
Former lightweight Sam Patterson notched his first knockout victory in the UFC, dropping Danny Barlow with heavy hands at 3:10 of Round 1.
Featherweight brawler Hyder Amil remained perfect in the UFC (3-0), edging French technician William Gomis via split decision after landing 115 significant strikes.
Cody Brundage recorded his fifth career first-round stoppage inside the Octagon, overwhelming Julian Marquez with punches at 4:45 of Round 1.
Danny Silva overcame a two-pound weigh-in deficit from opponent Lucas Almeida to capture a gritty split decision in a 148-pound catchweight bout.
JJ Aldrich became one of only six female athletes in promotional history to achieve 10 or more victories across the strawweight and flyweight divisions.
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev marked the 103rd full fight card hosted inside the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas since its debut in May 2020.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev take place?
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev took place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev?
Manel Kape defeated Asu Almabayev via TKO (punches) at 2:16 of Round 3 in their five-round flyweight main event contest.
How significant was Manel Kape’s victory over Asu Almabayev?
Manel Kape snapped Asu Almabayev’s 16-fight professional winning streak dating back to 2017, handing the Kazakh contender his first defeat inside the UFC Octagon.
What happened in the co-main event between Cody Brundage and Julian Marquez?
Cody Brundage defeated Julian Marquez via TKO (punches) at 4:45 of Round 1 in an explosive middleweight clash.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev?
Four fighters received $50,000 performance bonuses: Nasrat Haqparast vs. Esteban Ribovics (Fight of the Night), and Manel Kape and Mario Pinto (Performance of the Night).
How did Mario Pinto perform in his UFC debut?
Undefeated Portuguese heavyweight Mario Pinto scored a highlight-reel knockout (punch) over Austen Lane at 0:39 of Round 2, moving to 13-0 and winning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Why was Nasrat Haqparast vs. Esteban Ribovics awarded Fight of the Night?
The lightweight war featured 709 combined total strike attempts over three blistering rounds, with Haqparast edging Ribovics via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28).
Why was Lucas Almeida fined at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev?
Lucas Almeida weighed in at 148 pounds, missing the featherweight non-title limit by 2 pounds. He was fined 20 percent of his purse, which was awarded to Danny Silva. Silva went on to win the fight via split decision.
What is Chepe Mariscal’s record inside the UFC following this event?
With his unanimous decision victory (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) over Ricardo Ramos, Chepe Mariscal improved to 5-0 in the UFC featherweight division.
How did Sam Patterson defeat Danny Barlow?
England’s Sam Patterson delivered an upset first-round knockout (punches) over Danny Barlow at 3:10 of Round 1 in their welterweight matchup.
Who won the featherweight fight between Hyder Amil and William Gomis?
Hyder Amil edged out William Gomis via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) after three high-action rounds, improving his UFC record to 3-0.
How did Ramazan Temirov perform against Charles Johnson?
Uzbekistan’s Ramazan Temirov won a clean unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) over Charles Johnson, moving to 20-4 in his professional career.
What milestone did JJ Aldrich reach with her win over Andrea Lee?
JJ Aldrich secured her 10th career UFC victory via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28), handing Andrea Lee her sixth consecutive decision defeat.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev broadcast?
In the United States, the entire 10-bout event was streamed live exclusively on ESPN+.
Who was on the broadcast commentary team for the event?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Laura Sanko, with Joe Martinez announcing inside the Octagon.
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