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UFC Fight Night live results & highlights for Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

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The UFC is back in Las Vegas, NV tonight (March 1) for a UFC Fight Night event headlined by two top-ranked flyweight contenders.

Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

The main event will see Manel Kape attempt to defend his #6 spot in the flyweight rankings when he takes on #8-ranked Asu Almabayev.

How to watch UFC Vegas 103 & betting odds for Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

Manel Kape fights Bruno Silva at Amalie Arena.
Manel Kape fights Bruno Silva at Amalie Arena. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Kape was originally supposed to meet #1-ranked Brandon Royval in a potential flyweight title eliminator fight before Royval suffered an injury, and now “Starboy” will have to hand Almabayev his first loss since 2017 if he wants to keep himself in the mix for a shot at UFC gold.

Asu Almabayev fights CJ Vergara during UFC 299 at Kayesa Center.
Asu Almabayev fights CJ Vergara during UFC 299 at Kayesa Center. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Julian Marquez vs. Cody Brundage

The night’s co-main event features a pair of middleweights looking to return to the win column in Julian Marquez and Cody Brundage.

Julian Marquez fights Alessio Di Chirico during the TUF 27 Finale at Pearl Theater.
Julian Marquez fights Alessio Di Chirico during the TUF 27 Finale at Pearl Theater. | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

“The Cuban Muscle Crisis” enters the night after being finished in three-straight bouts, while Brundage had a two-fight winning streak snapped by Bo Nickal last April before his fight with Abdul Razak Alhassan was declared a No Contest after just 37 seconds.

Cody Brundage fights Zachary Reese during UFC Fight Night at Moody Center.
Cody Brundage fights Zachary Reese during UFC Fight Night at Moody Center. | Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

UFC Fight Night full card picks & predictions for Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

Main Card & Prelim Fights

The main card will also see Nasrat Haqparast and Esteban Ribovics each try to extend their respective win streaks when they meet in a lightweight clash, and William Gomis will square off with the undefeated Hyder Amil.

John Makdessi and Nasrat Haqparast during UFC Fight Night at Accor Arena.
John Makdessi and Nasrat Haqparast during UFC Fight Night at Accor Arena. | Per Haljestam-Imagn Images

Danny Barlow will also try to preserve his undefeated record in the main card opener against Sam Patterson, and the night’s prelims will kick off with a matchup between #12-ranked flyweight contender Charles Johnson and Ramazan Temirov in what will be the latter fighter’s second UFC outing.

Joshua Van fights Charles Johnson during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena.
Joshua Van fights Charles Johnson during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

There was some considerable drama on weigh-in day, as a women’s flyweight bout between Montana De La Rosa and Luana Carolina was scrapped just before the weigh-ins kicked off.

Lucas Almeida also missed weight and will forfeit 20% of his purse to his opponent Danny Silva, and a matchup between Douglas Silva de Andrade and John Castañeda was cancelled after the conclusion of the weigh-ins.

Best fights and fighters to watch at UFC Fight Night Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

The prelims for UFC Vegas 103 are set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET, so be sure to check back here for live results and highlights from all of the action when the event starts!

Ramazan Temirov def. Charles Johnson

JJ Aldrich def. Andrea Lee

Danny Silva def. Lucas Almeida

Chepe Mariscal def. Ricardo Ramos

Mario Pinto def. Austen Lane

Sam Patterson def. Danny Barlow

Hyder Amil def. William Gomis

Nasrat Haqparast def. Esteban Ribovics

Cody Brundage def. Julian Marquez

Manel Kape def. Asu Almabayev

UFC Fight Night Main Card (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+)

• Main Event: Manel Kape def. Asu Almabayev via TKO: R3, 2:16

• Co-Main Event: Cody Brundage def. Julian Marquez via TKO: R1, 4:45

• Nasrat Haqparast def. Esteban Ribovics via Split Decision (29-28x2, 28-29)

• Hyder Amil def. William Gomis via Split Decision (29-28x2, 28-29)

• Sam Patterson def. Danny Barlow via KO: R1, 3:10

UFC Fight Night Preliminary Card (4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+)

• Mario Pinto def. Austen Lane via KO: R2, 0:39

• Chepe Mariscal def. Ricardo Ramos via Unanimous Decision (30-27x3)

• Danny Silva def. Lucas Almeida via Split Decision (29-28x2, 28-29)

• JJ Aldrich def. Andrea Lee via Unanimous Decision (30-27x2, 29-28)

• Ramazan Temirov def. Charles Johnson via Unanimous Decision (29-28x2)

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Drew is an MMA writer that regularly watches regional events in addition to major promotions such as the UFC, PFL, Bellator, and ONE Championship. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.

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