Kazakh fighter in the flyweight division Asu "Zulfikar" Almaev (21-2) is preparing for the most significant bout of his career. He is set to face the Portuguese fighter of Angolan descent Manel Kape (20-7) in a contender match at the UFC tournament. Ahead of the fight, the native of the Zhambyl region received an important warning, as reported by Vesti.kz .
While preparing for the fight against Brazilian Allan Nascimento (20-6), Asu learned about the withdrawal of Brandon Royval (22-8) and immediately offered his candidacy to step in and share the octagon with Kape.
The official website of the UFC believes that the upcoming fight will be a serious test for the Kazakh fighter.
"Almaev will not only have to fight five rounds instead of three, but he will also face a more dangerous opponent. If Nascimento posed a serious challenge, Kape is an ex-champion outside the UFC and one of the most formidable fighters in the flyweight division," writes the American promotion.
However, "Zulfikar" understands the gravity of the upcoming match and is confident in his abilities. It is noteworthy that he will be the first Kazakhstani to compete in the main event of Dana White's league.
Remember, the fight between Kape and Almaev will take place on March 2 and will headline UFC Vegas 103 in Las Vegas (USA).
Earlier, artificial intelligence suggested the outcome of the historic fight in the UFC for the Kazakh fighter. Additionally, Almaev made a candid confession about Shavkat Rakhmonov.
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