Manel Kape

ABOUT MANEL KAPE

Professional mixed martial artist best known by his stage nickname Starboy. He primarily fights in the men's bantamweight and flyweight divisions. He is a former Rizin champion, KOC France Champion, and Invictus Pro League Champion.

He first began training mixed martial arts as a young child. He fought in his first MMA match when he was only 14.

He fought in his first official UFC match on February 6, 2021 against Alexandre Pantoja UFC during UFC Fight Night 184. Prior to competing in UFC, he fought in the Japanese Rizin Fighting Federation for multiple years.

He is a native of Luanda, Angola. He was born of Angolan and Portuguese descent.

He fought at UFC 265 just like Derrick Lewis and Tecia Torres .