Combat Edge Intelligence

Manel Kape vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Manel Kape
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Manel Kape

“Starboy”

23-7-0FlyweightUFC

1751Great

Tale of the tape

23-7-0Record19-9-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'6"Height5'4"
68"Reach66"
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
AKA ThailandTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Manel Kape is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Zhalgas Zhumagulov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Manel KapeNow 1751
If they win+11→ 1762
If they lose-21→ 1730
Zhalgas ZhumagulovNow 1643
If they win+21→ 1664
If they lose-11→ 1632

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1698 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1590 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.68
Sig. strikes / min
5.24
55%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.88
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.86
57%
Strike defense
52%
0.36
Takedown avg.
1.30
20%
Takedown accuracy
19%
79%
Takedown defense
75%
0.24
Submission avg.
0.19

Trajectory

Manel KapeZhalgas Zhumagulov
15501600165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (65%)
KO/TKO
9 (47%)
5 (22%)
Submission
1 (5%)
3 (13%)
Decision
9 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Manel Kape83%
Zhalgas Zhumagulov 17%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Manel Kape a 83% favorite over Zhalgas Zhumagulov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Manel Kape holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1751 to 1643, a 108-point edge.

Manel Kape enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Zhalgas Zhumagulov enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Manel Kape finishes 87% of wins inside the distance, Zhalgas Zhumagulov 53%.

Manel Kape and Zhalgas Zhumagulov share 1 common opponent: David Dvořák.

Manel Kape carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2022
David Dvořák
WinTKO (Doctor Stoppage) · 2025