Asu Almabayev, a rising flyweight fighter from Kazakhstan, is set to headline UFC Vegas 103 against Manel Kape on March 1 following a series of opponent changes. With a record of 21-2 and a remarkable winning streak of 17 fights since 2017, Almabayev has become a prominent figure in the division, recently achieving three decision victories. Kape, coming off his decisive win against Bruno Silva, faces Almabayev in a crucial matchup, marking a significant opportunity for both fighters amid ongoing shuffles in their fight schedules.
Surging 31-year-old Almabayev earns this large opportunity on the heels of a successful 2024 campaign that saw him pick up three wins in the Octagon, albeit all at the hands of the judges.
Now with former main attraction Brandon Royval bowing out of UFC Vegas 103 due to injury, Almabayev will be stepping into the main event.
After numerous fight cancellations and changed opponents as of late, Kape will enter the cage after scoring arguably the biggest win of his UFC career.
Almabayev has not looked back, emerging as the victor in 17 straight since suffering a pair of losses in 2017.
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