Alexandre Pantoja vs Manel Kape — Fight recap

Alexandre Pantoja earned a unanimous decision victory over Manel Kape over three rounds on February 6, 2021, with referee Keith Peterson officiating. Pantoja landed 74 significant strikes at 49% accuracy, notably effective with his leg kicks, connecting on 21 of 28 attempts while also finding success to the body at 26 of 38.

Kape countered with 49 significant strikes at 53% accuracy and attempted seven takedowns, converting two for 28% success, though neither fighter accumulated meaningful control time, each posting under one minute. The bout hinged on Pantoja's superior output and precision striking, particularly his leg-kick strategy, which limited Kape's mobility despite the challenger's higher striking efficiency and grappling attempts.

The judges' unanimous nod reflected Pantoja's consistency in dictating the pace across all three frames. The decision positioned Pantoja as a contender in the flyweight division's upper echelon.