Bruno Silva vs Manel Kape — Fight recap

Manel Kape stopped Bruno Silva via KO/TKO in the third round at 2:57 on December 14, 2024, with referee Keith Peterson officiating. Kape's superior striking output proved decisive, landing 111 significant strikes at 66% accuracy compared to Silva's 57 of 112 (50%).

Silva's wrestling proved ineffective, failing all five takedown attempts while Kape stuffed the offense without attempting any of his own. Kape's precision was particularly evident in the clinch and on the feet, landing all 22 leg strikes and 18 of 19 body strikes, while Silva managed only 27 head strikes of 74 attempts.

The finishing knockdown in round three underscored Kape's dominance throughout the bout. The victory positions Kape as a rising threat in the division, while Silva faces questions about his competitive level at this stage of his career.