Manel Kape vs Muhammad Mokaev — Fight recap

Muhammad Mokaev defeated Manel Kape via unanimous decision over three rounds on July 27, 2024. Mokaev controlled the fight through superior grappling, landing three takedowns at a 37% success rate while accumulating 2:11 of control time compared to Kape's 0:04.

Despite being slightly less accurate overall—30 significant strikes landed at 36% compared to Kape's 20 of 48 at 41%—Mokaev's wrestling dominance and body work (13 of 22 landed) proved decisive. Kape struggled to establish his striking game, managing only four body strikes and failing his sole takedown attempt.

The unanimous decision underscored Mokaev's effective grappling strategy against a striker who lacked the takedown defense to neutralize the pressure. The victory solidifies Mokaev's position in the flyweight rankings and suggests a continued climb toward title contention.