Manel Kape TKO's Asu Almabayev at UFC Vegas 103

Manel Kape claimed a TKO victory over Asu Almabayev at UFC Vegas 103, enhancing his case for a flyweight title shot. Despite his dominant performance, the win was marred by controversy due to multiple eye pokes, one of which went unnoticed by the referee, prompting criticism from fans and comparisons to previous contentious fights involving Kape. Aljamain Sterling and Belal Muhammad praised Kape's performance, advocating for a title opportunity. However, former champion Henry Cejudo and others highlighted the potential impact of the unpenalised fouls on the fight's outcome. Kape, who previously lost to current champion Alexandre Pantoja, remains a top contender in the division but faces an uphill battle due to his earlier defeat. The fight ended Almabayev's 17-fight winning streak and solidified Kape's position as a leading contender in the flyweight division.