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Main Card Results | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev
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Following an entertaining preliminary card slate that wrapped with a walk-off knockout from debuting heavyweight Mario Pinto, the action shifted to the main card and remained electric.
After Sam Patterson kicked things off with his third straight first-round stoppage win since moving to welterweight, fans were treated to consecutive back-and-forth battles that set the bar for Fight of the Month high for March, as Hyder Amil and Nasrat Haqparast emerged victorious in their bouts with William Gomis and Esteban Ribovics respectively. Cody Brundage picked up a much-needed win over former training partner Julian Marquez in the co-main event, halting things in the waning moments of the opening round before Top 10 flyweights Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev stepped in to close out the evening.
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In the main event, Kape was the clearly superior fighter, dominating the striking exchanges and defending all the takedown attempts offered by Almabayev, halting his 17-fight winning streak by collecting a third-round stoppage.
It was another thrilling night of action inside the Octagon, and we’ve got the details on what transpired for you below.
Prelim Results | Official Scorecards | Watch Replay on ESPN+
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev Results
- Manel Kape defeats Asu Almabayev by TKO (strikes) at 2:16 of Round 3
- Cody Brundage defeats Julian Marquez by TKO (strikes) at 4:45 of Round 1
- Nasrat Haqparast defeats Esteban Ribovics by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Hyder Amil defeats William Gomis by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Sam Patterson defeats Danny Barlow by KO (strikes) at 3:10 of Round 1
- Mario Pinto defeats Austen Lane by KO (right hand) at 0:39 of Round 2
- Chepe Mariscal defeats Ricardo Ramos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Danny Silva defeats Lucas Almeida by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- JJ Aldrich defeats Andrea Lee by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Ramazan Temirov defeats Charles Johnson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev Main Card Results
Main Event: Manel Kape defeats Asu Almabayev by TKO (strikes) at 2:16 of Round 3
Manel Kape called for a championship opportunity following his stoppage win over Bruno Silva in Tampa back in December. He likely punched his ticket to a future title fight by halting the extended winning streak of fellow Top 10 flyweight Asu Almabayev to close out Saturday’s fight card at the UFC APEX.
Manel Kape Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev
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Manel Kape Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev
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“Starboy” was locked in and firing from the jump, utilizing his speed and athleticism to land big shots and ensure the fight remained standing. He maintained that advantage even as Almabayev started to fire back on the feet, landing with a more diverse array of attacks and greater impact for much of the first two rounds.
In the third, Almabayev complained of an eye poke that went uncalled, and Kape made sure to keep the pressure on, swarming the Kazakh fighter to the point where referee Mike Beltran was forced to halt the action. That’s now six wins in seven fights for the talented Portuguese striker, who could very well challenge for championship gold next time out.
Prelim Results | Official Scorecards | Watch Replay on ESPN+
Co-Main Event: Cody Brundage defeats Julian Marquez by TKO (strikes) at 4:45 of Round 1
Cody Brundage and Julian Marquez got into a genuine one-round slobberknocker in the penultimate bout of the evening, with Brundage emerging victorious in the end.
Cody Brundage Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev
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Cody Brundage Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev
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The Factory X man came out confident, attacking Marquez with greater certainty in his strikes to start, stinging him before the burly Dana White’s Contender Series grad started getting loose with his hands and returning the favor. At one point, both men had their gum shields sent to the canvas, and following the ever-so-brief pause to return them, Brundage connected with a right hand that scrambled Marquez’ circuits and sent him to the canvas. From there, he swarmed, pounding out the finish just before the end of the round.
This was a big effort for the 30-year-old Brundage, who showed his ability to push through some adversity and get himself back in the win column, turning back a former teammate in the process.
Prelim Results | Official Scorecards | Watch Replay on ESPN+
Nasrat Haqparast defeats Esteban Ribovics by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Nasrat Haqparast and Esteban Ribovics delivered one of the better fights of 2025 thus far on Saturday’s main card, combining to produce a 15-minute symphony of offensive output and tense entertainment inside the Octagon.
Nasrat Haqparast Octagon Interview | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev
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Nasrat Haqparast Octagon Interview | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev
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Haqparast was incredibly sharp to start, flashing speed and precision with his hands while mixing in punishing kicks to the body as he bloodied Ribovics’ lip early. But the Argentine was undeterred and seemingly drew level in the second, working forward and having slightly more success in the striking exchanges before they spent the final five minutes continuing to trade blows, with Ribovics scoring with a beautiful stepping knee that busted up Haqparast.
The two men embraced when the final horn sounded and stood exhausted in the center of the Octagon when the scores were read aloud. For the second consecutive fight, Haqparast landed on the happy side of a split decision verdict, advancing his winning streak to five and his record to 18-5 overall, directing a call-out towards Renato Moicano to cap things off.
Prelim Results | Official Scorecards | Watch Replay on ESPN+
Hyder Amil defeats William Gomis by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
The featherweight main card fixture between Hyder Amil and William Gomis turned into the wildly entertaining clash of styles many anticipated, with the two men going back-and-forth on the feet, no quarter asked and none given.
Gomis was the more effective of the two in the opening round, getting the better of things with his superior technique and varied offerings. But the indefatigable Amil continued marching forward undeterred, having greater success in the second while constantly making his French counterpart work backwards, carrying the approach into the third, where Gomis’ output finally began to wane.
Hyder Amil Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev
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Hyder Amil Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev
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When the scores were collected and totalled, it was Amil that came out on the positive side of the verdict, advancing to 3-0 in the UFC and 11-0 overall in the process. This was an outstanding, competitive scrap between a pair of talented, gutsy “Second 15” fighters in the 145-pound weight class.
While Amil should move forward off the victory, Gomis shouldn’t lose any real ground despite the setback.
Prelim Results | Official Scorecards | Watch Replay on ESPN+
Sam Patterson defeats Danny Barlow by KO (strikes) at 3:10 of Round 1
Sam Patterson claimed his third straight first-round finish since moving up to welterweight, collecting a technical knockout stoppage to bounce Danny Barlow from the ranks of the unbeaten.
Sam Patterson Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev
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Sam Patterson Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev
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Barlow was the man pressuring throughout the contest, hunting for his patented left hand, but just after the midway point of the opening round, the lanky Brit connected with a right hand that sent Barlow staggering backwards. Patterson chased him down, connecting with two more clean rights before putting him on the deck and away with a series of additional blows.
This was an absolutely huge win for the Team Crossface representative, who entered as a considerable underdog. After dropping his debut at lightweight, Patterson is now 3-0 with three consecutive finishes in the opening stanza since moving up to the 170-pound ranks, making him one to watch going forward.
Prelim Results | Official Scorecards | Watch Replay on ESPN+
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev took place live from UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 1, 2025. See the final Prelim & Main Card Results, Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses - and relive the action on UFC FIGHT PASS!